Drum set for $800??

[Murderislegal]

I've been playing guitar for 9+ years so I really don't know much drum stuff, but I've been playing drums on and off on my friends kits and stuff. I want to buy a kit and I've been looking at this:


http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/msg/848709155.html


Is this a good deal for that kit? Any input appreciated, thanks!!

 

[Kazrog]

I don't recommend Pearl Export, they don't sound good. Taye drums sound pretty good for the money. But most important is learning to tune the drum heads properly. A lot of drums are built to be tuned fairly high, watch out for the "PVC pipe" sounding toms.

 

[Sloan]

Seems cool, comes with hardware and cymbals, which is amazing.
try to get it for $600 if you can. that would kick ass.

 

[Murderislegal]

I don't recommend Pearl Export, they don't sound good. Taye drums sound pretty good for the money. But most important is learning to tune the drum heads properly. A lot of drums are built to be tuned fairly high, watch out for the "PVC pipe" sounding toms.

yeah, that's what I have heard about them also. If you were buying the set what would you offer the guy and OR for the money, what would you buy?

 

[Murderislegal]

Seems cool, comes with hardware and cymbals, which is amazing.
try to get it for $600 if you can. that would kick ass.

Yea, I'm gonna see if I can bargain with him.

 

[wishtheend]

The Pearl export has been discontinued and replaced by two series around the same price (a little more) but much better woods. The Vision virch Series, and Export Custom which is maple. For the price they are actually really good sounding kits.

Also, any of the Mapex Pro M, or M Birch series. Around the same price as the Pearls - also really good quality. So that gives you some options. I think Mapex runs cooler shell packs.

One word of advise is don't look for combo kits with hardware and cymbals included. While you think you are getting a deal because you get a whole setup, the quality is really much less. Get the shell pack, and just add cymbals and hardware as your budget allows. A nice kit with only a few good quality cymbals sounds better than a cheap kit with more cheaper quality cymbals.

 

[006]

Wow, I never looked at it that way... now my options for a drumset here are blown open because the local drum shop will hook it up on a shell pack OR hardware, as in they will cut a deal on the shells if you buy hardware separately or vice versa.

~006

 

[Murderislegal]

thanks for the heads up!


What would you suggest for a beginner/intermediate player on a budget of $850 for a shell pack?

 

[paladin shredder]

don't get the pearl export. my favorite drums to record are ludwig kits, i've never had and issues with them and you don't have to do to much (after tuning them) to get a great sound.

 

[Murderislegal]

don't get the pearl export. my favorite drums to record are ludwig kits, i've never had and issues with them and you don't have to do to much (after tuning them) to get a great sound.

Yeah, I've only heard good things about Ludwig sets. Which would be a good kit for a intermediate player?

 

[wishtheend]

thanks for the heads up!


What would you suggest for a beginner/intermediate player on a budget of $850 for a shell pack?

Like I said, Pearl Vision Birch (VBX), or Export Custom Maple (MCX) or the Mapex Pro M (maple), or M Birch. As for which shell pack, really just depends on what kind of setup you want. They offer a few different options with different sizes. I'm currently a fan of smaller toms for fast metal stuff.

 

[Murderislegal]

Yeah, I'm looking for something just to jam on and play any kind of metal, and hard rock songs.

 

[PhilR]

A little more than $600, but this is the kit we bought for recording:

Gretsch
Catalina Maple 6 Piece Shell Set with FREE 16x16 Floor Tom

 

[006]

Do you have audio samples of the kit in action?

~006

 

[paladin shredder]

http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...e-Fusion-Plus-5Piece-Satin-Drumset?sku=447708

that looks like a great sounding standard 5 piece set. if you're interested in a bigger kit you may check out the mapex ones the others have suggested, those sound good as well, but lugwig is pretty legendary for their quality drum sound. a drumset is a pretty personal decision so just weigh out the pros and cons.

in my opinion, it's better to have a smaller good sounding kit than a massive junky kit. cause most of the time it's the shitty drummers carrying around those huge kits (unless they're actually a pro or endorsed) to over-compensate for what they wish they could do.

 

[Murderislegal]

Yeah, that is true. Good point!

I will probably look into getting one of the Mapex set's mentioned unless something better comes across first.


I know Ludwig sets are awesome but are they any good for metal at all? All I've seen is people play rock/classical music with them.

 

[Murderislegal]

the Mapex Pro M (maple), or M Birch

I know this isn't the Pro M but..

http://worcester.craigslist.org/msg/846480986.html any opinions on that set? I would definitly put money into new cymbals.

or: mapex birch - $850

http://burlington.craigslist.org/msg/832201306.html



http://i17.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/0e/16/7097_1.JPG

can anyone tell me what series this is? The seller said he doesn't know but it is listed as a Mapex M Series. would this be the M birch or no?

 

[Murderislegal]

bump.

 

[Metaltastic]

I've heard PDP stuff is sweet - also, my vocalist (who's also a bitchin' drummer) just got a kit by Dixon Drums that he really likes; any of you guys know anything about 'em?

Here's a review he did for his kit (that's him playing and speaking), he went to all this trouble mostly because he wants an internship from them or their parent company (Kaman Music Corp., which owns a shitload of companies)

 

[MetalWorks]

I was considering buying a kit and was recommended Pacific also. Made by DW.

Here is a nice 7 Piece for $749.97 or 3 payments of $249.99.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-DRU-PDX72207-LIST