Pearl Soundcheck?

tplyons · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:43 am Post subject: Pearl Soundcheck?

Well, I'm another bassist turned drummer for that added advantage. Jaco started on drums, so I might as well give it a try. Electric and double bass are still my primary instruments, and very expensive at that, so I'm looking to spend as little money on a drum set if possible. I'm looking at a five piece, good for rock (i.e. Metallica, Megadeth, Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, Guns N' Roses, etc.)

I'm fairly fond of Pearl drums and was fond of Tama until I played a Rockstar set. I've heard good things about the Rockstar Fusion kit but it's a bit more than I want to spend, so I found Pearl makes the Soundcheck set, a relatively beginner set they swear sounds much better. Anyone try these yet?

What kind of set would you recommend for the aforementioned style? I'm trying to spend around $500 for everything.

Used is a possibility, I'm in north Jersey.

RedRandanoRocket · Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject:

Mapex VX kits are great for the money.

Gretchs makes killer kits, but there hard to find for cheap.

Pretty much any of the name brands lower lines are real good.

Mapex's are getting more expensive by the year... I would grab a VX before the price goes up like the M and Pro Ms did this last year.
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