EarthRocker
Senior Member
I've officially started shopping around for a new set of drums. I'm pretty particular about I'm getting for several reasons, but I won't bore you with such details. I've pretty much given up on a 26" kick without buying a pricey custom kit, so I've come to terms with accepting a 24" which I've never had a problem with anyway. I'd like to spend under 1,000 for this shell pack, because we just wrapped up a tour and plan on going into studio and recording an album. This will mean we have to make merch. as well as pay for the recording, and the CD printing.
So far I've discovered three kits in my price range:
Gretsch Catalina Club Rock - $850
Mapex Meridian Rock - $800
Sonor Arena Maple - $700
I've read great things about the Sonor kit, but it does not include a snare drum, and it only comes in black laquer. The Mapex kit includes a snare and has a few finish choices, so it's the option I'm really leaning toward. The Gretsch kit is pretty much there for comparison, because I don't have any particular reason to purchase it over the other two. If I can't find anything cheaper, or more sensible to purchase, I'll almost certainly go for the Mapex kit.
I was just wondering if there were any other commercial kits that I could purchase with a 24"? I've done a lot of looking, and so far these are the only three I've found in my price rang. I'd just hate to order one the above kits, and then find out a week later there was something more to my liking.
Thanks in advance guys!
So far I've discovered three kits in my price range:
Gretsch Catalina Club Rock - $850
Mapex Meridian Rock - $800
Sonor Arena Maple - $700
I've read great things about the Sonor kit, but it does not include a snare drum, and it only comes in black laquer. The Mapex kit includes a snare and has a few finish choices, so it's the option I'm really leaning toward. The Gretsch kit is pretty much there for comparison, because I don't have any particular reason to purchase it over the other two. If I can't find anything cheaper, or more sensible to purchase, I'll almost certainly go for the Mapex kit.
I was just wondering if there were any other commercial kits that I could purchase with a 24"? I've done a lot of looking, and so far these are the only three I've found in my price rang. I'd just hate to order one the above kits, and then find out a week later there was something more to my liking.
Thanks in advance guys!