Hey Sabe which one do you think I should get for best quality.....thr Gretsch, Mapex or Ddrum????
ddrum is the only one offering die cast hoops.
Gretch and Mapex both offer kits with 20" deep bass drums though ddrum got the ball rolling on that.
ddrum is the only one offering black chrom hardware (hoops/lugs) and Ash wood as well as Maple. To be different I would go ddrum.
However the Gretch drums sound great and you get more drum for the price (6 piece kit).
Jury is still out on Mapex. Right now the only thing they have that is catching my eye is the Saturn series walnut/cheery blnde shells and they are not in the price range we are discussing.
Personally I would goddrum Ash because it is different and has die cast hoops. HOwever if you want two floor toms then gretch is where it's at.
Call my guys at Drums2Go... 407-306-0611. They carry ddrum and Gretch Catalina. as well as Mapex. They ship anywhere in the U.S. and will give a great deal. THe Mapex and drrum kits come with hardware. The Gretch does not but they will work out a deal for hardware if you need it.