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Randyvampire
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Please guide me, wise drummers.
I am currently playing some 70's Gretsch's [22/13/16] and I love them. I got a great deal on them, I'll keep them forever.
They're huge though...
So, I'm looking for a set of smaller sizes like 18 or 20, 12/14 but I can't decide on a few things:
Vintage or Modern
Value or Quality
My budget is all in $2000 shipped. Why $2000? It's the most I've ever spent on an instrument and I'm a steadfast believer in diminishing returns.
I'd really love to spend under $1000 and find a 4pc kit, either snare or extra tom. Preferably w/ snare drum.
This seems like the place to ask these kind of questions and I sincerely appreciate any advice.
Please guide me, wise drummers.
UPDATE:
Haha thanks all! Wow, to save some time I won’t reply to everybody but to answer a few questions I’ll just say that I’m heavily leaning towards a “new” or modern kit because of my experiences with vintage. Definitely want to avoid budget kits because I have crossed paths with a few and they never worked out. The hardware truly was awful on catalinas and breakbeats.
The Gretsch drums I have definitely show their age but they sound massive, which is amazing, but I’m interested in having bop sizes for sure. The idea of solely buying a bass drum is alright but, I figure why not get another kit because I love drums and need more drums right? I do like the idea of Canopus’ Yaiba, I too have heard wonderful things.
Those Ludwig’s look fantastic as well and fit the budget.
All in all, I think I know what to do now...buy nice new’ish drums. You’ve convinced me (barely needed convincing) that’s the way to go.
I’ll stew and wait for the perfect kit, no need to jump the gun on the decision but as soon as I do I will be back to share! Thanks again, really appreciate the feedback.
I am currently playing some 70's Gretsch's [22/13/16] and I love them. I got a great deal on them, I'll keep them forever.
They're huge though...
So, I'm looking for a set of smaller sizes like 18 or 20, 12/14 but I can't decide on a few things:
Vintage or Modern
Value or Quality
My budget is all in $2000 shipped. Why $2000? It's the most I've ever spent on an instrument and I'm a steadfast believer in diminishing returns.
I'd really love to spend under $1000 and find a 4pc kit, either snare or extra tom. Preferably w/ snare drum.
This seems like the place to ask these kind of questions and I sincerely appreciate any advice.
Please guide me, wise drummers.
UPDATE:
Haha thanks all! Wow, to save some time I won’t reply to everybody but to answer a few questions I’ll just say that I’m heavily leaning towards a “new” or modern kit because of my experiences with vintage. Definitely want to avoid budget kits because I have crossed paths with a few and they never worked out. The hardware truly was awful on catalinas and breakbeats.
The Gretsch drums I have definitely show their age but they sound massive, which is amazing, but I’m interested in having bop sizes for sure. The idea of solely buying a bass drum is alright but, I figure why not get another kit because I love drums and need more drums right? I do like the idea of Canopus’ Yaiba, I too have heard wonderful things.
Those Ludwig’s look fantastic as well and fit the budget.
All in all, I think I know what to do now...buy nice new’ish drums. You’ve convinced me (barely needed convincing) that’s the way to go.
I’ll stew and wait for the perfect kit, no need to jump the gun on the decision but as soon as I do I will be back to share! Thanks again, really appreciate the feedback.
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