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i need some advice on which trapset to buy.

i'll be getting fairly serious here, so i'll want a pretty good set that won't make me wanna cry everytime i look into my wallet.

i was looking at the tama rockstar. it had excellent reviews, and it was around $700.
i'm lookin to spend 6-700. i will not need cymbals - just a high-hat

but, the one we use for pep band at our highschool is a yamaha, and i absolutely love the sound of it - only, i forgot what model it was.


so, i need some opinions and advice on what to look for and what to stay away from.

[Automaggin2]

Look for a new or used Yamaha. I have a 6 piece beech custom and I love the sound. I believe its the best sounding drumset for hte money.

[rifleman wi]

i have a 5 piece ludwig.. but thats a starter kit... i hear that tamas are nice tho.. i would like a DW kit tho :D like Neil Pearts....mines pretty big for a beginners tho.. i like it..

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thanks for the words guys


i was looking at the yamaha rydeen. the reviews were above average, and it was only $500.

anyone have any experience w/ this set??

[Muzikman]

The big question is, what style of music you going to be playing? If is jazz then sound is important. If it's metal/rock sound is not as much of an issue.

I would stay away from Tama, I have never had much luck with them. I am a huge fan of Pearl but a decent set will set you back about $1000. Yamaha is alwaya good choice, but just like Pearl, the nice sets are not cheap. Also take a look at Mapex.

Best thing to do is run down to the local music shop and play as many sets as you can get your hands on. Also, look at the material the shells are made out of. Depending on your style the type of wood plays a big part. Maple is a great all around shell, but there are many others that will give differet sounds. Mahogany, Birch and Poplar being the most popular others.

[cockerkiller68]

I use Tamas regularly, but I like my dad's set of Pearls MUCH BETTER.

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The big question is, what style of music you going to be playing? If is jazz then sound is important. If it's metal/rock sound is not as much of an issue.

I would stay away from Tama, I have never had much luck with them. I am a huge fan of Pearl but a decent set will set you back about $1000. Yamaha is alwaya good choice, but just like Pearl, the nice sets are not cheap. Also take a look at Mapex.

Best thing to do is run down to the local music shop and play as many sets as you can get your hands on. Also, look at the material the shells are made out of. Depending on your style the type of wood plays a big part. Maple is a great all around shell, but there are many others that will give differet sounds. Mahogany, Birch and Poplar being the most popular others.


i'll be playing metal/rock. if i play jazz, it'll be on the set at our school.

i was also looking at this pearl forum fusion for $600. any experience with these??

our local music shop just opened so they really don't have much yet, and they won't for a while


thanks for the advice, Muzik!

[jacobeid]

for a beginner set just get like a pearl export or something. Because you're not going to get a really nice set for $700- the cost of hi-hats. I have two sets. 1978 Ludwigs with all paiste signature cymbals (that's my baby) but obviously that's out of your price range. I also have a sparee pearl export kit with rototoms. Ilike it a lot for the price. If I were you, buy a used pearl set or something around that price range.

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for a beginner set just get like a pearl export or something. Because you're not going to get a really nice set for $700- the cost of hi-hats. I have two sets. 1978 Ludwigs with all paiste signature cymbals (that's my baby) but obviously that's out of your price range. I also have a sparee pearl export kit with rototoms. Ilike it a lot for the price. If I were you, buy a used pearl set or something around that price range.


i'm not a beginner, so i'm looking for something pretty good for around $700.


so far i've found these that i'm interested in:


Pacific Drums (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/443595/)
Gretsch Drums (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/445924/)
Pearl Forum Fusion (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/448674/)


i'm starting to lean towards the Pacific Drum set

[Automaggin2]

The style of music you play should really by a big factor on what set you choose. My set is all "standard" or "jazz" sizes, for I play mostly jazz, funk, and fusion. If you are more into heavy metal, get "power" sizes.

[gamarada717]

You should go to Guitar Center, if you have one around, and check out their deals. If you buy a whole sey they'll usually nock off a hundred or so. I love my Pearl exports, they're great drums because they aren't so expensive that you're in trouble if you don't like them, but good enough quality that even a more serious drummer can use them and still not be disappointed. Used drums work great also, just do a head swap and make sure that there aren't many scratches or dents. For rock music, any general drum set will work. Pacific makes great drums, but even better is their hardware. For the price, you can't any better than their stuff...It's godly. Just make sure you try out whatever you buy, even if you can't play set yet very well. For example, you may want a floor tom, or you may want a suspended 14".

[quik]

I was looking at drum kits also. I'm VERY new to it, but I have a big interest in it. I would be playing all rock. What would be a good kit to start out with? Im not looking to spend a lot either.

[cockerkiller68]

Go to www.craigslist.org , sometimes they have some nice used kits on there.

[jacobeid]

i'm not a beginner, so i'm looking for something pretty good for around $700.


so far i've found these that i'm interested in:


Pacific Drums (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/443595/)
Gretsch Drums (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/445924/)
Pearl Forum Fusion (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/448674/)


i'm starting to lean towards the Pacific Drum set


personally I think the pacific's sound sooooo bad. I played around with my friends and tuned them all nice, but alas.....not impressed. I still suggest getting a used pearl export kit, unless you want to dish out a few thousand for something really good. I can't say anything about the gretsch drums because I haven't heard them. The pearls are just the best for the money. I bought mine barely used for $350. Best set for the money IMO

[Automaggin2]

Pearl Export
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/448855/

Sonor
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/449667/

Yamaha Stage Custom Oak outershell
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/445330/

Yamaha Stage Custom
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=acoustic/search/detail/base_pid/445329/


Definatly get a set with Suspended toms. It makes a big difference in the sound of the drum. I would stay away from Tama, I have seen them warp before. My old drum instructor had a really nice and expensive Sonor kit that sounded great, but don't know how there lowend kids cost, I'd imagine they are decent. I recommend the stage custom.

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personally I think the pacific's sound sooooo bad. I played around with my friends and tuned them all nice, but alas.....not impressed. I still suggest getting a used pearl export kit, unless you want to dish out a few thousand for something really good. I can't say anything about the gretsch drums because I haven't heard them. The pearls are just the best for the money. I bought mine barely used for $350. Best set for the money IMO

thanks for that advice. i'll take your word for it and stay away from the pacific. i really don't feel too comfortable w/ the gretsch either.





Definatly get a set with Suspended toms. It makes a big difference in the sound of the drum. I would stay away from Tama, I have seen them warp before. My old drum instructor had a really nice and expensive Sonor kit that sounded great, but don't know how there lowend kids cost, I'd imagine they are decent. I recommend the stage custom.

the stage custom was a little more than i wanted spend. i will also take your word and stay away from tama.

now that i've seen it and researched it, i'm liking the pearl export. right around my price range and i haven't heard anything but good about them.

now.....i've gotta decide on color :p
buuut, i've got it narrowed between the jet black w/ black hardware, or red wine w/ black hardware.

i've also gotta figure out where to sell mine :confused:

[Muzikman]

Adoid Gretsch at all cost.

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Adoid Gretsch at all cost.


will do.

i'm almost certain i'll go with the pearl export.

[gamarada717]

Good choice, I would get the smaller toms, I believe they are 10", 12", and 14" inch toms. Here are my exports...although, they look way different now. That picture was taken about a year ago.

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ooo...those are perrty.


one more thing - has anyone had any experience w/ this (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=perc/s=hardware/search/detail/base_pid/448953/) double bass pedal:



i'll go ahead and order it along w/ the set