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SickRick
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Guys,
everybody who knows me from DWF knows, that I almost never ever post in the Drumgear section. Well.... I guess I'll have to change that for now since I am looking for a new drumset.
Here is the story: I have a Yamaha Maple Custom 20, 10, 12, 14. I really like the Yamahas but everytime I am on stage, the kit feels too "small". Especially the Bassdrum and the floortom.
I know it has a lot to do with sizes, but I also lack some more attack from these drums. I've taken quite a few sets into consideration, but I need some opinions on these to help me decide.
Sonor Delites (I love these drums badly, soundwise they would be my first choice. The downside is that I believe they are about the most ugly drums that exist in this universe. I cannot even start to tell you how ugly I think these drums look... If Sonor had more appealing finishes I would never have started this thread).
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B EFX (I've tried these once and really liked them, also I think Tama builds very nice hardware and nice finishes. The downside of this kit is that it lacked a bit of body and warmth - but I've only tried it once with clear Ambassadors...).
Yamaha Anything Custom Absolute (probably Birch or Ooak since they probably have some more attack to them).
Pearl Reference (I've read good and bad things about these, so some more views would be nice).
Soooooo...... what do you guys think? Those of you who know my band also know, what I will use them for. I need something that can cut through brass, guitars, bass etc. but still has a lot of body and warmth to it. Also, I want a kit that is very versatile (high tuning range) and can be used for different styles, especially Latin, Funk and Jazz (with a smaller BD though). Would you go for a Delite even if you think it looks ugly or would you go with a kit that looks better.
BTW: I really don't want to give anybody a bad vibe about the look of Delites - I know many people who love how they look. It's really subjective. So if you like the look of these drums, don't be offended.
Sizes will be 22*20 (I need a lot of bada-boom, so the extra 2" are important), 10, 12, 14, 16. I haven't decided on the depth of the toms yet, any input on this would be nice.
everybody who knows me from DWF knows, that I almost never ever post in the Drumgear section. Well.... I guess I'll have to change that for now since I am looking for a new drumset.
Here is the story: I have a Yamaha Maple Custom 20, 10, 12, 14. I really like the Yamahas but everytime I am on stage, the kit feels too "small". Especially the Bassdrum and the floortom.
I know it has a lot to do with sizes, but I also lack some more attack from these drums. I've taken quite a few sets into consideration, but I need some opinions on these to help me decide.
Sonor Delites (I love these drums badly, soundwise they would be my first choice. The downside is that I believe they are about the most ugly drums that exist in this universe. I cannot even start to tell you how ugly I think these drums look... If Sonor had more appealing finishes I would never have started this thread).
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B EFX (I've tried these once and really liked them, also I think Tama builds very nice hardware and nice finishes. The downside of this kit is that it lacked a bit of body and warmth - but I've only tried it once with clear Ambassadors...).
Yamaha Anything Custom Absolute (probably Birch or Ooak since they probably have some more attack to them).
Pearl Reference (I've read good and bad things about these, so some more views would be nice).
Soooooo...... what do you guys think? Those of you who know my band also know, what I will use them for. I need something that can cut through brass, guitars, bass etc. but still has a lot of body and warmth to it. Also, I want a kit that is very versatile (high tuning range) and can be used for different styles, especially Latin, Funk and Jazz (with a smaller BD though). Would you go for a Delite even if you think it looks ugly or would you go with a kit that looks better.
BTW: I really don't want to give anybody a bad vibe about the look of Delites - I know many people who love how they look. It's really subjective. So if you like the look of these drums, don't be offended.
Sizes will be 22*20 (I need a lot of bada-boom, so the extra 2" are important), 10, 12, 14, 16. I haven't decided on the depth of the toms yet, any input on this would be nice.