jondrumming
Senior Member
Let me start off by saying I am now in a metal band, and I NEED a 7/8 piece kit. Please do not do what some of you did in my previous thread and start rambling on about how I should get higher quality drums in a 4/5 piece kit. By the way, the difference between the 7 and 8 would be the bass drum, not the toms.
Ideal configuration for this kit would be:
*Brand/line unknown*
8" tom
10" tom
12" tom
14" floor
16" floor
22" bass drum(s)
14" snare
Zildjian A Customs:
16" Crash
17" Crash*
18" Crash
19" Crash*
14" Hi Hats
20" Ride
10" Splash
Zildjian Z Customs:
18" China
20" China
Hardware:
Pearl ICON 3-Sided Straight Rack
Roc 'n Soc Nitro Throne
Tama Iron Cobra Lever Glide Hi Hat Stand
Trick Big Foot Pedals
I've got the cymbals and hardware decided already, though the configuration for the cymbals may change a bit. What I need help on is what 7 or 8 piece shell pack is the best for under $1500. So far, I've seen:
Pearl Joey Jordison Signature
PDP X7
Taye Pro-X
ddrum Defiant
Tama Rockstar
*Yet to be decided
Of the shell packs listed, which is the best? And what other 7 or 8 piece shell packs do any of you know sound great, last long, look good/cool, and are under $1500?
As a side note, the price of the shell pack can be a bit over $1500, like $1600 or $1700.
As another side note, I am also looking for the best snare drum under $200.
Thanks!
Ideal configuration for this kit would be:
*Brand/line unknown*
8" tom
10" tom
12" tom
14" floor
16" floor
22" bass drum(s)
14" snare
Zildjian A Customs:
16" Crash
17" Crash*
18" Crash
19" Crash*
14" Hi Hats
20" Ride
10" Splash
Zildjian Z Customs:
18" China
20" China
Hardware:
Pearl ICON 3-Sided Straight Rack
Roc 'n Soc Nitro Throne
Tama Iron Cobra Lever Glide Hi Hat Stand
Trick Big Foot Pedals
I've got the cymbals and hardware decided already, though the configuration for the cymbals may change a bit. What I need help on is what 7 or 8 piece shell pack is the best for under $1500. So far, I've seen:
Pearl Joey Jordison Signature
PDP X7
Taye Pro-X
ddrum Defiant
Tama Rockstar
*Yet to be decided
Of the shell packs listed, which is the best? And what other 7 or 8 piece shell packs do any of you know sound great, last long, look good/cool, and are under $1500?
As a side note, the price of the shell pack can be a bit over $1500, like $1600 or $1700.
As another side note, I am also looking for the best snare drum under $200.
Thanks!
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