AAX are considered pro level cymbals, hence the obvious difference in price.

As you are starting out, probably can opt for the B8 pros from Sabian; not sure if it's less than 1k tho.

If you decide to seriously proceed down this path you can upgrade later on. Some people may lose interest later on and find that they have a bunch of expensive gear that they need to sell at a low price. But if you can sustain your love for drumming you'll prob know enough by that time to decide what you want with regards to cymbals, skins, etc, but this instrument can get really expensive - really quickly, especially if you've are infected with GAS aka gear acquisition syndrome.

Also, trust your ears, if you like the sound of the cymbal who cares if it's brass? As long as it sounds good to you.

This post has been edited by Subber: Dec 16 2012, 10:47 PM

Thanks. A lot.

One rack and two floor toms. Different drummers have their own preferences. Usually I play with no rack and two floors, but I needed a rack for this show..
Under RM1k? With discount, I'd suggest the Sabian B8 set.


And yes, the Sabian cymbals were mine, the Zildjians were with the house kit. More photos coming up on my Facebook shortly!

Oh, and there was an guy who worked with MTV there... (hint hint).

If I'm not mistaken, B8 is retailed at RM1699. Don't think it can go down to under rm1k after discount.

I usually see a lot of jazz players played with one Tom setting. Coz they'll have to constantly swing on the ride. Except travis barker who uses one Tom setting.

A lot of rock/metal players now play with just one rack and one floor. You can play most thing with that set up already. And its easy to setup and carry around.


And anyway, here's a bit more eyecandy from tonight's show. Everything else is on Facebook. HAHA.







This post has been edited by isaacmiranda7: Dec 17 2012, 12:33 AM

I agree, there's something special and clean about a 4-piece setup. Not to mention it demands more creativity to play a 4-piece setup IMO.

I find it hard to play on a 5 piece set already after getting accustomed to the 6 piece on an ImperialStar. Drop to 4 piece I lagi .

Wouldn't you guys feel that a 4 piece is too limited? Like ^ said you'll require more creativity.

Isaac you guys look quite young. I would say around 19 or so? I'm personally in a band too but I've only played 3 gigs so far. And that's in the span of a year or so . Not much things like this in Ipoh I guess. There was a live band club around my area recently but it was shut down due to lack of business(Also that particular lot is known to be haunted).
The only live band club I've seen which is quite successful is a Jazz bistro nearby my area too. Played there once. Not suited for our type of music due to the setup and size of the place + the mics gain was too low. I'm not the drummer for my band though

If you get a chance, try a four-piece setup, you'll be surprised at how much fun you can have. And it will help in your playing if you decide to revert back to larger setups.

Less is more, except for cymbals...

This post has been edited by Subber: Dec 18 2012, 08:41 AM

Aiyah better...

Hat, Snare and bass (Google Benny Greb)

i agree 4 is better although i never tried it myself. but i think beginner drummer should learn the normal 5 piece first before reducing it to 4

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...=1&l=0cc644443a

SALE SALE SALEEEEE

I used to play a 7 piece setup. When I started gigging, and had to start carrying my kit around, I decided to downsize my kit, and it works for me I just finished my SPM. HAHA.


Yes. You can never have enough cymbals.

Me and my wife decided to go with the Stagg DXK cymbal set. It's a brass set but it's clear and bright. We didn't wanna spend too much on our first set of cymbals. We don't know whether we are gonna crack it in the first few months

Brass is more durable than bronze. Even with bronze cymbals, you shouldn't be cracking it if you have the proper habit/technique. So if you can crack a brass cymbal... well... :S

Hello fellow drummers! Just a 16 year old self taught drummer, been playing drums for about 2 years and a half now and just wanted to share some of my drum covers. I posted a few weeks back, but i finally uploaded the covers on youtube. I'm using an electronic Yamaha DTXpress IV drumset.

Born of Osiris - Abstract Art Drum Cover (For anyone who likes metal, check this band out, they have some really complex drum beats)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxxARRV8EIU

System of A Down - Toxicity Drum Cover (I'm sure most people know this song, haha)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJn98KcmI3I

Any constructive criticism is welcome! And happy drumming

This post has been edited by Shiafiku: Dec 19 2012, 04:10 PM

Circumstances bro. Not everyone has the same circumstances. Also, it depends on the place you're living in too. If its particularly damp, that can play a part too.

Nice videos. I'm sixteen too. Started a few months back

Unless cymbal tu faulty

Durability, yes, but sound on the other hand. HAHAHA.

I think durability works for us for the time being while we learn drumming. The PDP Concept is already an overkill We can screw the heads and replace 'em later with evans. But the Cymbals will have to stay. It's too costly to have to replace Zildjian A/A customs, Sabians HHX or Istanbul Sultans.

Holyy.. brofist, or should I say BOOfist? Good job there, currently learning Ascension on guitars