New Drum Kit

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Our drummer is investing in a new kit to replace his much abused, and ageing pearl setup. I would love to hear some suggestions for a good kit in and around the $1200 mark. He would like a tight hiphop/funk sound.

Thanks,

Pap.
 
I believe a 5 piece set of the Tama Starclassic line can be had for in or around $1000-1200. From everything that I've heard - they're great sounding drums

is that 'tight hiphop/funk' sound the product of smaller toms? or can it be had with tuning/heads? I would think maybe a combo of both

I personally have a Yamaha Beech Custom and they sound amazing - $1200 might be a bit low unless you want to go used...
I was looking around the net, though - 'cause Yamaha just discontinued the Beech Custom line (replaced with Beech Custom Absolute) and alot of places were selling 'em out at really good prices...
 
PapillonIrl said:
Our drummer is investing in a new kit to replace his much abused, and ageing pearl setup. I would love to hear some suggestions for a good kit in and around the $1200 mark. He would like a tight hiphop/funk sound.

Thanks,

Pap.
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Well, find out what sizes he has, and give those two us.
and is he just looking to replace the actual drums, or all the Hardweare as well?
Also, is that $1,200 in US dollars?


If you guys are in Ireland (The website suggests that you are) and since you're saying a he would like a tight hiphop/funk sound-I would suggest he buy the individual drums from th Premier Cabria series.. Since they are regional, you might be able to get the best price on them.
they are a killer sounding drum, and I would say get the following:

12" & 16" toms
20" kick
5x14" snare

I just think if you're using 1 floor tom, anything smaller than a 16" is too small...just my opinion.


Then buy his hardware from a top of the line series....I'm not sure how strong the Hardware that comes prepackeged in the Cabria line is.
Or, have him take a look at the Sonor 2000 and other economical series....they are killer drums that are reasonably priced.

If he wants an economical but asskicking snare, tell him to look for a used Ludwig Acrolite. Crank it into Stewart Copeland's tuning range, and man that thing kicks ass! It's got an Aluminum shell, and for some reason, it's just a killer sounding snare.


Tim
 
I don't wanna work
I jus' wanna bang on de drum all day
 
Thanks for that...alot of it went over my head as I have less than no clue about drums, but I'll pass it on to John and he'll appreciate it.

G'night gents,

Pap.
 
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