My introduction ! Help needed !

**AlexGoodwin** · 07-02-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by pastor_bob

Alex, your shell pack will indeed come with the necessary heads, hoops, tension rods, and mounting hardware. "Shell pack" just means that you aren't getting a prepackaged deal with all the cymbals, cymbal stands, throne, snare stand, and bass pedal. All of that will have to be purchased separately. Personally, I prefer that anyway, because I can choose the things that I want.

Thanks

**Mr. Tama** · 07-02-2009, 03:51 PM

What set are you going with? If you are getting a new one in the mid pricing range, please say Catalina Maples... :-D. By the way, don't count out any ddrum dominion sets. I played on one the other day and LOVED it... They aren't the same ddrum with poor bearing edges anymore.

**AlexGoodwin** · 07-03-2009, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Tama

What set are you going with? If you are getting a new one in the mid pricing range, please say Catalina Maples... :-D. By the way, don't count out any ddrum dominion sets. I played on one the other day and LOVED it... They aren't the same ddrum with poor bearing edges anymore.

Well, i think i will go for a Catalina club Jazz OR the Cat maple.

However i wouls say i am probably swaying towards the jazz. For me i think that the Maple just looks a bit too big for me. I love little 4 piece kits and i think the jazz would be perfect for me. I have'nt seen a ddrum dominion, i shall have to look !

Thanks
Alex

**yohin** · 07-03-2009, 10:13 AM

Don't forget the Pro M/Meridian in the 4 piece config. (Think it's called Manhattan config or something).

**fiacovaz** · 07-03-2009, 11:14 AM

Alex...the Catalina Jazz kit is going to limit your playing to that of small group jazz. The sizes of the drums, their weight and density is geared to more accoustic soft volume. The Catalina maples will give you more bang for the buck and work nicely for a more general approach to playing a wide variety of musical styles.