aSillyMoose
Junior Member
Hi guys,
I'm new to the forums so I hope this is the right spot to post this. I'm going to school in September for Jazz drumming and I think it is time for an upgrade. Even though I am enrolled in Jazz, I want the kit to be as versatile as possible for all genres of music. I am looking for a 7 piece kit (1 BD, 3 RT, 2 FT, 1 SD) that will not exceed over $6500. I have done quite a bit of research so far and have narrowed it down to the following kits:
DW Collectors Series
My quote for a DW Collectors in exotic finish came to about $8,000. So the exotic finish is pretty much out of the question. I got a quote around $5,000 in their "cheapest finish". I'm not sure what finish that will be but I am assuming the cheaper ones aren't as nice. I know sound is more important then looks, but if it's something I'm going to invest quite a bit of money into and have for a while I want it to look nice.
DW Performance Series
My quote for a DW Performance series kit came to around $3,365. I have read many different reviews on these kits. I have heard some people say they sound as good as their collectors and that they're only cheaper because of less options. I have heard some people say that they are cheap drums. I'm not very particular to any of the finishes they come in, but the price point is very nice. Also an added bonus they are made in America.
TAMA Starclassic Maple or TAMA Starclassic Bubinga
My quote for the TSCM was around $4500, I have yet to get a quote for the Bubinga, which I am assuming will be a little more expensive. I am in love with the finishes these drums come in. The natural Bubinga and the Dark Mocha Burst are just gorgeous. I also love how Tama is one of the best in the business in terms of quality and their tom mounts. I have heard nothing but good things about these drums. My only concern is that their production moved to China...have their standards still been kept high? I am also wondering if one set is considered "better" then the others, or if the different wood just comes down to personal preference.
TAMA Starclassic Bubinga Elite
My quote for these drums was around $5500. I don't know too much about these drums. I can't seem to find them on Tama's website, unless these are now called the star series. Heard great things about the drums too.
To conclude, I'm just wondering what kit here would be the best in terms of overall quality, value and sound. Thanks a lot for taking time out of your day to read this and hope to see you guys around the forum!
-Zach
I'm new to the forums so I hope this is the right spot to post this. I'm going to school in September for Jazz drumming and I think it is time for an upgrade. Even though I am enrolled in Jazz, I want the kit to be as versatile as possible for all genres of music. I am looking for a 7 piece kit (1 BD, 3 RT, 2 FT, 1 SD) that will not exceed over $6500. I have done quite a bit of research so far and have narrowed it down to the following kits:
DW Collectors Series
My quote for a DW Collectors in exotic finish came to about $8,000. So the exotic finish is pretty much out of the question. I got a quote around $5,000 in their "cheapest finish". I'm not sure what finish that will be but I am assuming the cheaper ones aren't as nice. I know sound is more important then looks, but if it's something I'm going to invest quite a bit of money into and have for a while I want it to look nice.
DW Performance Series
My quote for a DW Performance series kit came to around $3,365. I have read many different reviews on these kits. I have heard some people say they sound as good as their collectors and that they're only cheaper because of less options. I have heard some people say that they are cheap drums. I'm not very particular to any of the finishes they come in, but the price point is very nice. Also an added bonus they are made in America.
TAMA Starclassic Maple or TAMA Starclassic Bubinga
My quote for the TSCM was around $4500, I have yet to get a quote for the Bubinga, which I am assuming will be a little more expensive. I am in love with the finishes these drums come in. The natural Bubinga and the Dark Mocha Burst are just gorgeous. I also love how Tama is one of the best in the business in terms of quality and their tom mounts. I have heard nothing but good things about these drums. My only concern is that their production moved to China...have their standards still been kept high? I am also wondering if one set is considered "better" then the others, or if the different wood just comes down to personal preference.
TAMA Starclassic Bubinga Elite
My quote for these drums was around $5500. I don't know too much about these drums. I can't seem to find them on Tama's website, unless these are now called the star series. Heard great things about the drums too.
To conclude, I'm just wondering what kit here would be the best in terms of overall quality, value and sound. Thanks a lot for taking time out of your day to read this and hope to see you guys around the forum!
-Zach