I think i'll go for Pearl based on that budget. Yamaha drums are better if they are the higher ends one, IMO. russellhere, why don't check out the Tama Imprealistar? That one is good too.

The Pearl Exports are pretty decent I'd say. Up to the end of the production line about a couple years back, they were the world's best selling drums

Actually, I believe from the midrange they're already pretty alright Stage Custom

The Tama Imperialstar is alright for a starting set, as long as you change your heads.

hey, guys I plan to add another crash but not enough stand so should I get a boom stand or get a clamp? and clamp it on my ride stand?

Gibraltar good? coz I heard JS got dc now

yeah. haha. the 6609 series la. lk pearl 900 series

hey guys, its me again.. i've made up my mind to get a Ludwig epic, just wanna ask is there any different type of Ludwig Epic? from the net i saw theres someone said "down beat" or "punch" etc etc...
and if i get it with Bronze hardware means if i want to add another tom nxt time i have to get the ludwig also right? how much is the 6pieces Ludwig Epic? does it comes with cymbal stands etc? thnx again!

Yeah, the head should be changed.

Nop, Gibraltar is not good, but it is great and the best. Seriously.

I'm thinking of getting a Roadster throne soon.

There isn't much difference between all the types, except the sizes, I believe. However, Bentley only has one, which I believe is the "funk" size. Don't worry, it can still play everything, and its beautiful

The retail price is RM4090, PM me for your special price.

Even if you don't get the bronze hardware, usually if you get a brand, you stick with it But no, its not necessary, you can get other toms and all, except that, if you choose a weird colour, they won't match


Well said. But their lower end thrones aren't very good. Sturdy, yes. Heavy, check. But they aren't made for overweight people D: Halfway while I'm playing it'll come down.

i wouldn't mind getting the Tama,but i can't afford to change the precussions and cymbals to new ones.

what is the best drum kit for around that price,right out of the box,no need to replace anything..is there anything like that?

Well, maybe the low range ones are not made for heavy people. But for people as light as me, won't be a problem Thinking bout the pork pie's throne, its so funky. Beauty in a way.

For me, I'll buy a porkpie's snare to replace any set snares.

You mean WITH cymbals?

Well, the Pork Pie throne is bleeding expensive.

Hmm.. I'm thinking about getting a 14x5 Vented Pork Pie myself this year

the paling standard 5 piece kit.
with HH,2 crash and a ride.

Hmm... Most new sets don't come with cymbals. you can check out the Pearl Soundcheck, and I could throw in a set of Zildjian ZBTs, Sabian SBRs or Meinl HCSs for you and a ride and a crash stand.

Woah nice choice you have there I love marching snares, like the sound of pork pies. You can just a do a drag handwork and it'll sound like raining.

how much would all of that cost roughly?
because my best friend also wants to get his first kit

hi guys,
read a few post that u guys having dilemma choosing a drum set.
just to share my experience/preference on buying a drum set.

♦ usage - what purpose of you buying a drum, home practice, active musician, for recording or for live show

• practicality - where are u going to play your drum (at home, studio), environment of your room (sound proof, normal bedroom, garage). find a drum which u have an easy access for replacement parts and low maintenance (depend on how u care on ur drum as well)

• budget - after u have set your requirement, then u set ur budget...look up the price for several drum to compare.

why i put budget last on the list, because if u totally depends on your budget, let say 1k - 2k, your options will be limited and you will not get what u want. better save more rather then rushing just to own a drum (i've experience this once, total waste of my money)

as for myself, im just a bedroom drummer, once a week practice in studio, doing some amateur recording and once in a blue moon played live.

so i dont think i will buy a high end drum although is damn nice to have one if i can afford it. my budget 2.5k - 3.5k. looking for a 6 piece drum as i would like to practice all type of music. end up with PDP FS

How do i choose a drum base on the environment of the room? Like what kind of environment should i choose what kind of drum? thnx

maybe we should throw this kind of info to 1st page

Yeah but the info is very vague.. u know what i mean.. maybe that could be expanded then itlll be great.

hey guys, anyone using a Tama superstar? im going for a Ludwig Epic, but wanted to know what is the major diff between Tama Superstar and Ludwig Epic
thnx!!

huhu. better google it bro. or ask isaacmiranda. since he nearly bought himself a hyperdrive, i guess. hehe.