Here are my choices.. I'm buying my first set, and I want the best set and best deal possible.
I've done some reading on another drum forum and found that people like Tama and Pearl a lot more than some other brands for lower end gear so I might be leaving something out that you know is good, and if priced accordingly, please recommend it..
Tama Imperialstar 6-piece with Meinl HCS cymbals and hardware $800
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...h-Meinl-Cymbals-and-Free-10-Splash?sku=584310
Tama Rockstar 5-piece with Meinl HCS cymbals and hardware $800
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...5piece-Drum-Set-with-Meinl-Cymbals?sku=584108
Pearl Forum with cymbals and hardware $700
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...um-FZ725-5Piece-Standard-Drum-Set-?sku=491022
Pearl Forum with Zildjian ZBT cymbals and hardware $750 (doesn't mention the cymbals but that's what they give you)
http://www.rainbowguitars.com/drums...s-throne-hardware-wine-red-or-black/FZ725B/PL
Pearl Export (1998) with drilled drum mounting system 6-piece (one tom is ISS) with Zildjian K-Z hihat, Zildjian 18" rock crash, Zildjian A 20" ride, Tama throne and hardware with dampener pads and 3 new Remo tom heads. These are white, slightly discolored from sunlight. $500
I'm leaning towards the Export because I want to put my money into cymbals, and less focus on shells and hardware.
Originally I was going to spend near $1,400 on a Gretsch Catalina Ash + Zildjian A Custom cymbal pack + Sound Percussion hardware and throne.. but I want to stay as cheap as possible.. I love practicing drums but don't want to spend that much for my first kit.. but I need one TO practice on because my cousin who's mentoring me has a wife and child at his house and I'm thinking about playing/practicing everyday.. :/
I've done some reading on another drum forum and found that people like Tama and Pearl a lot more than some other brands for lower end gear so I might be leaving something out that you know is good, and if priced accordingly, please recommend it..
Tama Imperialstar 6-piece with Meinl HCS cymbals and hardware $800
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...h-Meinl-Cymbals-and-Free-10-Splash?sku=584310
Tama Rockstar 5-piece with Meinl HCS cymbals and hardware $800
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...5piece-Drum-Set-with-Meinl-Cymbals?sku=584108
Pearl Forum with cymbals and hardware $700
http://drums-percussion.musiciansfr...um-FZ725-5Piece-Standard-Drum-Set-?sku=491022
Pearl Forum with Zildjian ZBT cymbals and hardware $750 (doesn't mention the cymbals but that's what they give you)
http://www.rainbowguitars.com/drums...s-throne-hardware-wine-red-or-black/FZ725B/PL
Pearl Export (1998) with drilled drum mounting system 6-piece (one tom is ISS) with Zildjian K-Z hihat, Zildjian 18" rock crash, Zildjian A 20" ride, Tama throne and hardware with dampener pads and 3 new Remo tom heads. These are white, slightly discolored from sunlight. $500
I'm leaning towards the Export because I want to put my money into cymbals, and less focus on shells and hardware.
Originally I was going to spend near $1,400 on a Gretsch Catalina Ash + Zildjian A Custom cymbal pack + Sound Percussion hardware and throne.. but I want to stay as cheap as possible.. I love practicing drums but don't want to spend that much for my first kit.. but I need one TO practice on because my cousin who's mentoring me has a wife and child at his house and I'm thinking about playing/practicing everyday.. :/