Hollywood Jim
Platinum Member
Beautiful kit drummaman1. If I could have any kit, that is the kit I would get.
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I can't believe more drums aren't made of oak, or that more people don't use them.
I've had a Live Custom kit for around 2 years now. It's the black wood finish, which is killer if you ask me. I have a 22/10/12/14/16 set, but usually use the 22/12/16 for gigs and rehearsals.
I've experimented with lots of different heads, but have landed on the Remo Vintage Emperors as the best for me (both coated and clear.)
I love them. They are KILLER drums, IMO. I originally bought them, because I wanted a set with a 14x22" bass drum and a bass drum mount. I couldn't be happier with them.
I also have a set of MIJ Club Customs in the same sizes (except the bass drum is 15" deep), also in black wood finish. The quality is the same on both. They sound totally different and I feel like I have the best of both worlds!
Here's Ben White rocking out on a set just like mine. I have several videos on YouTube as well, if you're interested. Just search for my name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1_w4ZkyFI
......They are KILLER drums, IMO.........
Here's Ben White rocking out on a set just like mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1_w4ZkyFI
How do they sound compared to the club customs ?
Great sounding and well built drums for sure. I had the gold badge Oak Custom kit and sold them to try out DW, two months later I sold the DW and picked up the Live Oak. Using the stock clear emps and and Aquarian SK1 on the bass. Drums sound great. Can't go wrong, price, quality, sound.
.... I just prefer the configuration of my Oak Custom kit (10/13/14/18x14 with lift)....