Hockeylifer
Member
Hey Folks:
I’m in the market for a versatile drum shell pack that sounds especially good in the near-field, is well-built, and costs around $3,000 (USD). I will be using the drums mostly for hobbyist/recreational purposes at home.
I live in Northern Virginia so you would think that there would be lots of drum shops/music stores in the immediate area where I could try out mid-level drums – but the truth is - there’s not. To be sure, there are a few Guitar Centers around me but the acoustic kits that they have on display are (perhaps wisely) more budget-oriented. There is the Washington Music Center, which is an institution in the area—but I didn’t see anywhere you could try kits out.
At any rate, I listen to and play a variety of music which is why I’m looking for a versatile kit but again, I’m doing it basically to have fun so I am completely opened to suggestions.
Kits I’ve owned in the past include a beat-up, 1960’s Gretsch round badge kit (it was stolen back in college – I’m still sad 20-plus years later); a budget-level Yamaha – which was okay; a boutique Keller kit which I loved; and most recently, a Gretsch Brooklyn.
Thanks in advance for reading and let me know if you have any questions.
I’m in the market for a versatile drum shell pack that sounds especially good in the near-field, is well-built, and costs around $3,000 (USD). I will be using the drums mostly for hobbyist/recreational purposes at home.
I live in Northern Virginia so you would think that there would be lots of drum shops/music stores in the immediate area where I could try out mid-level drums – but the truth is - there’s not. To be sure, there are a few Guitar Centers around me but the acoustic kits that they have on display are (perhaps wisely) more budget-oriented. There is the Washington Music Center, which is an institution in the area—but I didn’t see anywhere you could try kits out.
At any rate, I listen to and play a variety of music which is why I’m looking for a versatile kit but again, I’m doing it basically to have fun so I am completely opened to suggestions.
Kits I’ve owned in the past include a beat-up, 1960’s Gretsch round badge kit (it was stolen back in college – I’m still sad 20-plus years later); a budget-level Yamaha – which was okay; a boutique Keller kit which I loved; and most recently, a Gretsch Brooklyn.
Thanks in advance for reading and let me know if you have any questions.