Topic: Just trying to get some more opinions... (Read 4989 times)

And what exactly is your taste. I'm really interested in the B/B kit, but it seems like every store I've been to that has them just took them out the box and set them up. I want to hear what they sound like tuned up.

Vangie D · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2008, 06:22:32 PM »

Yamaha

soul_drummer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2008, 06:22:38 PM »

Bubinga..........

min_amw · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2008, 05:42:27 AM »

Starclassic Bubinga. Very full sounding drums.

E.R. · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:05:15 AM »

Quote from: juSe on March 27, 2008, 04:44:05 PM

Ddrum dominion maple.

Final answer.

**You have been added to my Prayer List.**

Suga, I would not go with the Oak Customs. You said yourself, they are possibly too one dimensional. I think you are considering them because they are Yammi's not because you like the characteristics of the wood. Then of course I could be wrong. lol.
Like JFunk, I would love to confuse you more by adding another one to the mix. . .
. . . but from what you selected, I'd go with the B/B.

JFunky · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2008, 01:29:15 PM »

Quote from: E.R. on March 28, 2008, 07:05:15 AM

**You have been added to my Prayer List.**

Suga, I would not go with the Oak Customs. You said yourself, they are possibly too one dimensional. I think you are considering them because they are Yammi's not because you like the characteristics of the wood. Then of course I could be wrong. lol.
Like JFunk, I would love to confuse you more by adding another one to the mix. . .
. . . but from what you selected, I'd go with the B/B.

...yo "E", I got to test drive a Gretsch Renown Maple kit at a Guitar Center in Miami on Monday, (7x8, 8x10, 9x12, 14x14, 18x22 kick)

Wowza!!!

...Suga doesn't like Maple though. I think he would love Sonor's S Classix though. (Birch Shell)

BEATBOXERZ · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2008, 02:14:11 PM »

After listening to George's clip, and the way he approached and attacked his set, I say the Tama Bubinga...

JFunky · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2008, 02:27:30 PM »

Quote from: BEATBOXERZ on March 28, 2008, 02:14:11 PM

After listening to George's clip, and the way he approached and attacked his set, I say the Tama Bubinga...

...Sorry dad but George's kit/sound will not be mine. lol If it's going to be a TAMA, the Bubinga/Birch will be good....for me anyway. $:-\$

...hey Suga, you can also seek a Yamaha Birch Custom Abs.

E.R. · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2008, 02:28:07 PM »

Quote from: JFunky on March 28, 2008, 01:29:15 PM

...yo "E", I got to test drive a Gretsch Renown Maple kit at a Guitar Center in Miami on Monday, (7x8, 8x10, 9x12, 14x14, 18x22 kick) Wowza!!!

...Suga doesn't like Maple though. I think he would love Sonor's S Classix though. (Birch Shell)

I am amazed at the price range of the Renown kit. It really should be priced higher. Its a great kit. One of our churches has one so I've had the opportunity to play it quite a few times.

You stole the words outta my mouf. the S Classix is one tough kit. That was going to be my suggestion.

bigblackdrummer · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:48:28 PM »

Quote from: sugabear on March 27, 2008, 02:49:26 PM

Which one:

1. Yamaha Oak Custom
2. Tama Starclassic Bubinga
3. Tama Starclassic Performer B/B

I'm trying to narrow the search.

None! Check out the Mapex Black Panther lines!!!!

sugabear · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:55:25 AM »

Quote from: bigblackdrummer on March 28, 2008, 11:48:28 PM

None! Check out the Mapex Black Panther lines!!!!

I can't get dealer cost on Mapex because we don't sell them anymore. I wish though, because I want the walnut black panther snare. I'm going to get it anyway, I just wish it was at dealer cost.

buzz95 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2008, 08:15:20 AM »

For you, sugabear: What are the pros and cons of the sets that you're considering? I'd compile a list with the pros and cons and determine what set you can live with after looking at the cons.

E.R. · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:38:03 AM »

Quote from: buzz95 on March 29, 2008, 08:15:20 AM

For you, sugabear: What are the pros and cons of the sets that you're considering? I'd compile a list with the pros and cons and determine what set you can live with after looking at the cons.

Wow. thats a great answer. There you go Sugabear! And as j_kay has said many a time, its in the fine details too. Compose your list and let us know your outcome.

The con on my kit is the waiting period. At first I thought I would have the patience, but now I'm running out.

sugabear · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2008, 01:33:44 PM »

I went to GC today and guess what. They had all three of these sets assembled on the sales floor. The salesman gave me free reign to try them out. I played with the tuning on each one and test drove all of them. I totally get the rave over the bubinga kit. That thing sounds awesome! If I would compare them to anything it would be like hearing Barry White sing a solo in a cave... a lot of low end. The oaks sound emaculate as well, but my fear was confirmed. I don't think they would work well in every situation. They're definitely not an all-purpose set. The bubinga/birch set was my favorite. I couldn't stay off that set. It sounds very similar to the all bubinga shells, it just has a tad bit more focus and a little more precise highs. The lows are rich and thick. This drum set has a really fat sound. I think I'm going to go with *drum roll*......

Tama Starclassic Performer B/B

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