which kit upgrade?

**CoolBeans** · 11-19-2011, 10:55 AM

hi everyone
i have recently posted a thread about the ludwig epic euro shell pack. i got great feedback about the kit but then i was wondering if its a good idea

i currently have a sonor force 507. as far as i know its an entry level kit with basswood shells and im looking at a kit with either maple, birch, mahogany shells
ect. so my question: should i go from a beginer kit to intermediate or pro?
iv been playing for 7 years but i did have a 3 year break, i play anything from jazz to metal so i want a pretty versatile kit but i guess the heads will make more of a difference.
here is what i have found so far
sonor eXtreme birch
ludwig epic euro
gretsch catalina maple
mapex meridean
i can get about 1000 bucks for a kit now but i can probably wait a little and save up to 1500 (although id prefer to get a $1000 kit
so i have cash for hardware/snare) so what do you guys reccomend? these are all mainly intermediate sets but im not sure about the ludwig.
so what do you guys think
thanks for the help guys

**atomcorr2** · 11-19-2011, 01:24 PM

really any of the above kits are good . for 1,000 bucks , you have lots of choices , your best bet would be to go to a drum shop and try a few sets , see what sounds good to you , picking what drum set you like is a good problem to have ... have fun.

**Northern Redneck** · 11-19-2011, 01:41 PM

Any of those kits will be a great kit that will last 99% of the drummers all of their careers. Intermediate gets a rap by all the internet experts out there. Todays Intetmediate kits have better hardware, workmanship and options than many the pro levell kits of the past. My 06 Superstars are a far superior kit than my 87 Granstars.

**Deedubs!** · 11-19-2011, 02:44 PM

Get a DW!....

**Pearl MCX Man** · 11-19-2011, 04:26 PM

What no Pearls LOL.

**kaosotis** · 11-19-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Northern Redneck

Any of those kits will be a great kit that will last 99% of the drummers all of their careers. Intermediate gets a rap by all the internet experts out there. Todays Intetmediate kits have better hardware, workmanship and options than many the pro levell kits of the past. My 06 Superstars are a far superior kit than my 87 Granstars.

Heresy!

**kyle102565** · 11-19-2011, 07:42 PM

its true, why beat around the bush, get a DW
save yo money.

**Xoferif09** · 11-19-2011, 07:49 PM

dont forget pacific! great drums for little wallet pain.

**slinglander** · 11-19-2011, 08:41 PM

Sonors! I can't help myself

**Drumbledore** · 11-19-2011, 09:01 PM

If you're not crash hot about the Ludwig Epics, within the Ludwig range go for say Classic Maple, Legacy Classic, Legacy Exotic, or Ludwig Centennial.

Or if you want to really splash out, maybe an Australian Brady drum kit....mind you you'll have to wait a little while for one of these to get done, lol.

**Deedubs!** · 11-19-2011, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by kyle102565

its true, why beat around the bush, get a DW
save yo money.

**pastor_bob** · 11-19-2011, 10:57 PM

I agree with going for the intermediate kit, especially since you sound like your not real hot on spending more than $1,000. Pro kits can come when you are earning more - either with you kit, or through an other job.

**CoolBeans** · 11-20-2011, 05:30 AM

thanks everyone!!
another one iv been considering is the pdp m5 with an additional 16X16(14?) floor tom

it looks good and i love that green fade... anyway i have another question that doesn't relate to any of this, were could i get prices for these kits on the internet? i was looking on Google product search and at several different sites but they don't give me consistent answers.
btw i havent made up my mind on any of these kits so im still open to suggestions.
thanks guys

**kaosotis** · 11-20-2011, 09:30 AM

From what I've read, I think there are better options than the M5 that are still affordable.

**RHD03** · 11-20-2011, 10:13 AM

Is buying used an option for you? I have seen pro kits used for under a grand before...but this is depending on how many drums you want in your set up too.

**kyle102565** · 11-20-2011, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by RHD03

Is buying used an option for you? I have seen pro kits used for under a grand before...but this is depending on how many drums you want in your set up too.

ive found used DW 4 pc kits for 1300 lately in Chicago. truly a deal can be had this holiday season. unfortunately ill be buying an engagement ring this season. no DW for me
edit: just found 5 Performance Series kits for under 1300 bucks. ones a 5 piece. irrefutable proof a DW can be had for 1300 bucks.

**RHD03** · 11-20-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by kyle102565

ive found used DW 4 pc kits for 1300 lately in Chicago. truly a deal can be had this holiday season. unfortunately ill be buying an engagement ring this season. no DW for me

WOW! Well congrats on your upcoming engagement! The DWs can come later...but if you miss the chance for the right woman, you may never find her again.

**RHD03** · 11-20-2011, 10:48 AM

And I'm not saying these deals happen everyday, but they are out there! This is a recent thread, DWs and pies for under 1K!

http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...kit-23454.html

**kaosotis** · 11-20-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by RHD03

Is buying used an option for you? I have seen pro kits used for under a grand before...but this is depending on how many drums you want in your set up too.

+1. There are a lot of options when you get used. I see used Renown kits for under $800 around here (NYC area), among others.

**kyle102565** · 11-21-2011, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by RHD03

WOW! Well congrats on your upcoming engagement! The DWs can come later...but if you miss the chance for the right woman, you may never find her again.

her initials are DW so i guess ive already got one!

**RHD03** · 11-21-2011, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by kyle102565

her initials are DW so i guess ive already got one!

LOL, could it be more perfect then??

**longgun** · 11-21-2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by RHD03

And I'm not saying these deals happen everyday, but they are out there! This is a recent thread, DWs and pies for under 1K!

http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...kit-23454.html

That would be me....but I've been searching for a few decades to find a deal like that....but it can happen

**longgun** · 11-21-2011, 10:10 AM

If your only looking at new kits, I would go with the Sonors.

**CoolBeans** · 11-21-2011, 12:48 PM

Thanks guys!!! This info is extremely helpfull, iv been looking at the classifiedes and nothing.... But tommorow im gunna go to a drum shop and hopefully play some kits

and hopefully see something i like. It will be pretty lucky to see a dw for under a 1000 tho. But if you have any other suggestions for kits just over a 1000 please let me know because i just might wait a little and save.

But seriously thanks the suggestions they are gunna help me tomorrow at the drum shop

**longgun** · 11-21-2011, 02:28 PM

Good luck and let us know what you end up with

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