what snare are you using? A steel snare would be nice
what snare are you using? A steel snare would be nice
Last edited by Andreeew; 04-19-2009 at 01:07 AM.
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14inch 2002 series Sound Edge Hi-hats
16inch and 18inch Signature series Fast crashes
20inch 3000 series Ride
18inch PST5 series China
Pearl Forum Series drum set
Pearl Chad Smith Signature snare(steel shell)
Tama Iron Cobra Chrome
RIP Frank - You will be remembered
What toms do you have already? 12, 13, 16? Additional cymbals are always a winner
What cymbals do you have? You can get another crash, a china, a splash... anything you feel your kit needs but doesn't have. It's different for everyone. As an example, I am planning on buying a couple of Vault crashes in the next few months, which will bring my crash count to 4, but still no splashes or chinas. I just don't think I need them yet.
A second snare is always a good idea too. Or like you said, a 10x8" rack tom.
Matt
I like the snare I have on there. I maninly want to add toms right now cause I'm set with cymbals.
I got 2 words.............
MORE COWBELL.........
Where can I buy individual drums for the forum?
let me see................rototoms, cowbells, a kazoo,maybe forget about drumming and take up the keytar!! they are all pretty much on the same level.
Official cowbell hater.
Agreeing with rototoms and cowbell. You might also consider tembalis. They will probably be my next addition. But of course you can't really go wrong with buying another tom or two. Good luck finding what you want!
I'd say drop the 13" tom and pick up a 10" rack tom, then either a 14" or 18" floor tom.
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
I would say go with the 14" floor tom and then get another cymbal!
Tama Starclassic Birch in Emerald Sea Fade 24x18, 13x10, 18x16
Mapex Black Panther Phosphor Bronze 5.5x14
Remo Coated Emperors (or Evans Clear EC2s) over Remo Coated Ambassadors
Remo Coated Ambassador Over Hazy Diplomat Snare Side
Dream Contact 14" Hi-Hats, Zildjian Avedis 21" Sweet Ride, Zildjian A Custom 18" Projection Crash, Wuhan 18" China
Vic Firth 5As and 5Bs/Sound Percussion 5Bs and 2Bs
"Da head of the drum doesn't matter, it's da head of da drummer that matters most..." -Phrogge
I'm mainly concerned about what toms I should get right now.
okay then, well mainly metal means a 14" floor tom. Don't worry about a 10" right yet.
Tama Starclassic Birch in Emerald Sea Fade 24x18, 13x10, 18x16
Mapex Black Panther Phosphor Bronze 5.5x14
Remo Coated Emperors (or Evans Clear EC2s) over Remo Coated Ambassadors
Remo Coated Ambassador Over Hazy Diplomat Snare Side
Dream Contact 14" Hi-Hats, Zildjian Avedis 21" Sweet Ride, Zildjian A Custom 18" Projection Crash, Wuhan 18" China
Vic Firth 5As and 5Bs/Sound Percussion 5Bs and 2Bs
"Da head of the drum doesn't matter, it's da head of da drummer that matters most..." -Phrogge
Because then it'll be 10, 12, 13, 14, 16. It depend on personal preference, but most people are going to say that 12, 13, and 14 are too sonically close to sound interesting. You can go check out my thread that I posted a little while back with a similar question, called "10 inch tom". That should give you some good info.
Matt
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
so what if I configured it like this: 13",10", 12", 14", 16"?
Yeah, that's cool. I did something similar with my old Tama kit... 13/hats/8/10/12/14/16/18
and on my current set I simply left off the 13 and 18... might eventually drop the 8 too.
I mean if you're going to be using the 13" a lot and you're really needing to add two more toms then go ahead and leave it in there in numerical order.
"Life is backwards. Happiness isn't something you seek, it's something that finds you when you are doing the right thing." - Zone47
I've been looking around at cymbals and drums and I think I know what drums to add. However, when it comes to cymbals I'm not sure about the crashes.
I'm thinking a 14"x11" rack tom and a 18"x16" Floor tom. Maybe a snare that will give me more of a metal sound then my 14"x5.5" Forum tom. If I added a snare I would put the 14"x5.5" to the left of my hats. What is a low cost snare that would be ideal?
I already have (all Cymbals Zildjian ZBT):
13" Hats
14" Crash
16" Crash
18" Crash Ride
I think I will get a ZBT EXPANDER CYMBAL SET that includes an 18" Crash and 18" China. Good choice?
I also need a splash or two?
I have no idea what crashes to add. Would some ZBT rock crashes do the trick? Maybe get the full ZBT Rock set that will give me 14" hats, 16" crash, 18" crash, and a 20" ride (all of them are ZBT Rock). I guess if I did that I could put my 13" ZBT hats on a closed mount somewhere above the 14" Rock hats. Then I could use the 20" Rock Ride as the main ride and put my 18" ZBT crash/ride near it so I could switch off of them. Is there enough difference in sound between the ZBT and ZBT ROCK series to do this?
Remember though, I'm going for that heavy metal sound.
Can someone please get back to me. I might be ordering some stuff tommorrow.
What would you say your level is? Beginner, Inter?? I would suggest getting better cymbals if your looking to upgrade. I ordered a set of Sabian XS20's from guitar center for 570$. Might be something to think about. I used to play on ZBT's but never liked the "thick" sound they had. Good luck with whatever you decide though!!
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