New high-end kit.

TheGeorge · 11-06-2009, 01:07 PM

Hey Guys. As some of you may know, I am in the market for a new high end drum set.

I will be mostly using this kit for rock but it is also important for me to get a great versatile kit. I also play jazz and I would like to be able to play a variety of genres and styles on this kit. Please help me out! I'm having trouble making up my mind because I am not able to play all of these kits in person. So please post your vote in the poll and comment on this thread. Thanks!

veggyboy · 11-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Yamaha Oak. Great for jazz and rock.

fat tim · 11-06-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by veggyboy

Yamaha Oak. Great for jazz and rock.

seconded, although you should really play these kits and choose for yourself. that being said, an oak custom in 10x8, 12x9, 14x14, and 20x17 can cover any style of music with ease.

snizare · 11-06-2009, 02:35 PM

New Classics...

broski · 11-06-2009, 02:39 PM

I voted other

You should play whatever Travis Barker plays

thismercifulfate · 11-06-2009, 02:57 PM

Buy the best kit (to your ears) you have tried or can try in person. If you're gonna drop that sort of money, why not make a trip to a large music store that's located a bit further than you have gone to? No amount of polls will give you the certainty of hearing "that" kit and knowing it's "the one".

DCdrmwthme · 11-06-2009, 03:28 PM

You definitely should play them in person, get an idea on what they sound and feel like.

I proudly endorse Gretsch; I use the New Classics as a main kit.

If you want to go REALLY high-end, consider Brady drums. You'll sound (and look) better than any drummer on your block.

TheGeorge · 11-06-2009, 03:56 PM

I know..I REALLY need to play these kits live. I wish I could. I can't find the starclassic bubinga omni tune or the pearl masters premium anywhere though.

That being said. For those of you that voted for the Gretsch New Classic's: Do you think this kit is versatile enough to play rock/dance rock/jazz/funk/ect? Or is it limited to a great jazz kit.

C4NTY · 11-06-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCdrmwthme

You definitely should play them in person, get an idea on what they sound and feel like.

I proudly endorse Gretsch; I use the New Classics as a main kit.

If you want to go REALLY high-end, consider Brady drums. You'll sound (and look) better than any drummer on your block.

only if he has the chops, brotha!

Funk Yard · 11-06-2009, 05:05 PM

New classic can cover all types of music - just as all the rest on your list.
I think first you need to decide what kind of budget you have.
There is a big difference between a DW Collectors and a Gretsch New Classic and so on.
I think for the money the New Classic is the best for the money.

Good luck.

DCdrmwthme · 11-06-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGeorge

That being said. For those of you that voted for the Gretsch New Classic's: Do you think this kit is versatile enough to play rock/dance rock/jazz/funk/ect? Or is it limited to a great jazz kit.

Absolutely, 1000000% yes. And at a much lower price than the others...

TheGeorge · 11-07-2009, 02:21 AM

To be honest, money isn't the biggest issue for me here. I'm not rich at all (I'm a college student that works at a restaurant). But this next kit I buy will pretty much be my main drum set for at least another 7 years. So I need to be very happy with it.

View Poll Results: Best drum set choice:
DW Collector Series	21	15.56%
Gretsch New Classic	17	12.59%
Pearl Masters Premium Maple	15	11.11%
Pearl Reference Series	33	24.44%
Tama Starclassic Bubinga	19	14.07%
Tama Starclassic Bubinga (Omni Tune)	4	2.96%
Tama Starclassic Maple	8	5.93%
Other (specify in thread)	18	13.33%
Voters: 135. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
TheGeorge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 74	New high-end kit. Hey Guys. As some of you may know, I am in the market for a new high end drum set. I will be mostly using this kit for rock but it is also important for me to get a great versatile kit. I also play jazz and I would like to be able to play a variety of genres and styles on this kit. Please help me out! I'm having trouble making up my mind because I am not able to play all of these kits in person. So please post your vote in the poll and comment on this thread. Thanks!

11-06-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
veggyboy I'm not Lebowski; I'm the dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,676	Yamaha Oak. Great for jazz and rock. __________________ *For sale!:* 13" Zildjian A Mastersound top/New Beat bot - $142 22" Zildjian A Flat ride - $142 22" Zildjian Z Heavy Power ride - $158 12" Zildjian Z splash - $60 *PM me!* Pearl Ref (SF) 8x7 10x8 12x9 14x11 16x13 22x20 Snares, Tama Artstar II Limited kit, Yamaha/Roland kit

11-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
snizare ...has Stanton's hands?? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midgar Posts: 4,375	New Classics... __________________ Those that do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. -/- Salvador Dali drums&heads&cymbals&implements Music

11-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#5
broski 2 Heinekens Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattlantis Posts: 151	I voted other You should play whatever Travis Barker plays __________________ For Sale: Sabian AA 18" Medium Crash PM for details

11-06-2009, 02:57 PM	#6
thismercifulfate a beauty to fight for Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Guatemala City Posts: 22,439	Buy the best kit (to your ears) you have tried or can try in person. If you're gonna drop that sort of money, why not make a trip to a large music store that's located a bit further than you have gone to? No amount of polls will give you the certainty of hearing "that" kit and knowing it's "the one".

11-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
DCdrmwthme Bronx NY, and West Palm Beach Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,831	You definitely should play them in person, get an idea on what they sound and feel like. I proudly endorse Gretsch; I use the New Classics as a main kit. If you want to go REALLY high-end, consider Brady drums. You'll sound (and look) better than any drummer on your block. __________________ My Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Dcdrmwthme Advanced concepts in reading, writing, phrasing and motion, as applied to all styles of music, designed to encourage creativity and define your own individual style! www.DavidCapuzelo.com

11-06-2009, 03:56 PM	#8
TheGeorge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 74	I know..I REALLY need to play these kits live. I wish I could. I can't find the starclassic bubinga omni tune or the pearl masters premium anywhere though. That being said. For those of you that voted for the Gretsch New Classic's: Do you think this kit is versatile enough to play rock/dance rock/jazz/funk/ect? Or is it limited to a great jazz kit.

11-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#10
Funk Yard May The Funk Be With You Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norfolk, England Band: The Foolish Posts: 2,156	New classic can cover all types of music - just as all the rest on your list. I think first you need to decide what kind of budget you have. There is a big difference between a DW Collectors and a Gretsch New Classic and so on. I think for the money the New Classic is the best for the money. Good luck. __________________ Gretsch New Classic - Black Fade 22x18,12x8,16x16 14x5.5 Gretsch New Classic 10ply Maple Snare in Satin 14x5 Pearl SensiTone Classic II Zildjian & Sabian Cymbals, Gibraltar stands, DW 5000a & hi-hat / snare stands, Yamaha DTXpress Special IV, Toca/LP and Pearl Travel Conga, Aquarian Heads

11-07-2009, 02:21 AM	#12
TheGeorge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 74	To be honest, money isn't the biggest issue for me here. I'm not rich at all (I'm a college student that works at a restaurant). But this next kit I buy will pretty much be my main drum set for at least another 7 years. So I need to be very happy with it.

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