It's actually a Forum kit. We got that a couple of years after I had started playing for church. And we let our minister of music at the time talk us into getting it. But I know that the Forum is the lowest of lows, lol. I actually can't stand playing on that kit now. That's why almost anything right now would be a sure upgrade.
...dude, you guys fell for the Minister of Music knows it all thing too, huh? LMBO A lot of those guys don't even know how to work their own ES Motif 8's and they're going to tell you what drums to get.
We're glad you're here. As a matter of fact.....
for any future purchase.....consult the LGM Fam. first. Even for vocal mics. or tambourines. LOL "Don't" know it all M.O.M.'s get on my last nerve. They're the ones that spend the churches money and then go be the M.O.M. at the church down the street.
...okay so the Pearl Forum shouldn't even be considered a Pearl IMHO. Dude, Pearl Visions kit is also a very good kit so don't judge Pearl by the crappy Forum kit. I can't stand those either.
I forgot to add too that we could probably go up to $1100, or a little more for a shell pack. It's not a big budget, but that's what we are working with. But after doing some more thinking and looking, the Pro M's are looking nice!
...so let me get something straight....this budget is just for the drum-kit and no cymbals, right? If so, get the Mapex Pro M. That's a very good kit.
...If you want to be different, sound good and have the kit look like a high-end kit....get the Sonor Force 2007 (100% Birch Shell) This kit is too nasty!!!
...other options for you: Pearl Visions, Mapex M Birch, PDP MX, LX line, Clearanced but brand new Pearl SBX kit (Sick sounding kit. If you find it, buy it.)
...STAY AWAY FROM DDRUM.
