Ska kit and cymbals

thesilence · Newbie Alert Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 4

Hi,

Im new to the forum, so i hope this goes up in a place where lots of people will c it.

Im starting a ska band, so im going to need a new kit, which is bad cos i no ska kits r expensive. Im going to be doing skacore and fast paced stuff and i dont have a clue where to start. For cymbals i want loud explosive crashes and splashy shimmering cymbals that stay shimmering for long, and for a drum kit i dont mind whether its a 4 piece or a 5 piece. My budget will be ne thing from £800 - £1000 (sorry for being english)

ideas and suggestion?

evan

Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

Hey man!
Well, you already have the advantage of knowing what type of sound you want for your cymbals, now it's just a matter of going in to the drum store, trying cymbals out on a kit, and seeing if the sound and price match your budget! Personally, I wouldn't recommend siding with any one brand, so use your ear. However, do check Sabian's stuff out.

As for the kit, since you're in England, check out Premiers stuff. Everything down to the Cabria line should work great, I think.

Jonesie67 · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:06 pm Post subject:

I play some punk/ska music. Here's what I reccomend:

Almost any 4 piece drumset. Make sure its maple. Depends on price range... But make sure to get a piccolo snare. or at least 5" or smaller. tuned VERY TIGHT. Prefferibly metal snare.

Hi-Hats- Zildjian A Custom Projection Hats 14"
or
Zildjian A Custom Hats 13"

Ride - Zildjian A Ping Ride - 20"

Crashes - Zildjian A Custom Projection - 16"
Paiste Signature Series Fast Crash - 16"
Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash - 18"

Effects - Wuhan China 18"
Sabian AAX 10" Splash
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Yamaha SCA
9x10, 10x12, 12x14, 16x16, 17x22
6x14 Pork Pie Snare
Zildjian: A Custom 19" Crash, A 14" New Beat Hats, A 16" Medium Thin Crash, A 10" Splash, A 20" Medium Ride
Sabian: AAX 18" Studio CrashHHX 20" Stage Ride
18" Wuhan China

thesilence · Newbie Alert Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 4

k thanks that does help, ne chance of a kit ne1 no's that could double up as a rock kit but still b good for ska (cos im in 2 bands and dont have the space for 2 kits)?

Jonesie67 · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 12:50 pm Post subject:

thesilence · Newbie Alert Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 4

any more information on the premier cabria? why would it be good for ska

rawrock · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:36 am Post subject:

Well there is no such thing as a ska drumkit so you're going to have to try out different sets in your price range until your satisfied, the cabria is a quality made drumset with a good sound for the price, they are suited for many different types of music and I'm sure they'd work good for ska. Sauren or someone else might have more specs. on them though.