When I was 24, I bought my first professional kit. A Yamaha Power Stage Series 7 piece kit. I had a 10", 12" 13" 14" and 16"toms and a snare and bass. I played that kit for a few years, then I went down to a five piece, using the 12" and 13" toms. I quit playing drums and switched to guitar in '93, and recently got back into playing. I have a Yamaha Birch/Maple Custom Absolute, and while I have a 6 piece kit, I only use a four piece and am really comfortable with that. I have two crashes, a small China, a ride and Hi-Hats. I used to have four crashes, a China a ride and Hi-Hats. I love the smaller kit and I don't see myself turning back. How about you?