Best kit for under a grand

[CrossPoint]

I'm sure this has been posted before, but I can't find it. Anyhow, if you had a grand to spend on a new drum set, as in hardware, shells, symbols, all but the throne and kick pedal, what would it be? Thanks in advance.

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[areFish]

I'm sure this has been posted before, but I can't find it. Anyhow, if you had a grand to spend on a new drum set, as in hardware, shells, symbols, all but the throne and kick pedal, what would it be? Thanks in advance.

I hate to push you over $1000, but if you can stretch it a bit more...

The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch (20" or 22" kick / 14" or 16" FT), complete with Yamaha single braced hardware (kick pedal, snare stand, HH stand, two boom stands) w/ birch snare, can be purchased from a national retailer for $899.99.

This doesn't leave you much for cymbals, especially after tax, however you may find some used PST 5 hats and ride to get you started (lower end Paiste that sound good).

Another option is this kit is offered in a 4 pc. configuration with a 24" kick (make sure you research a 24" kick, it's huge), and steel snare for $399.99 Couple that with a cheaper hardware pack from Gibraltar ($289) and now your looking at $688.99. That would leave you more for entry level cymbals. I prefer the first option I listed.

You will get other suggestions I'm sure. This is just one idea from a Yamaha Fanboy!

[yohin]

MF is clearing out '09 Meridian Birches for $650 with the full hardware pack included, which leaves you enough money to buy new mid-level cymbals or even used high-end cymbals.

[drumhedd]

Custom Classic hybrid birch. $499 w/hardware!!

SMOKIN!

[2slow]

that is a nice set but it is only 4 drums this is about a complete set !

NAH NAH NAH


None can beat the Gretsch Renown shell pack for a 3$ less than a grand


EDIT: Sorry it's only a shell pack but it's the best drum for under 1000$

[bloodylipp]

Custom Classic hybrid birch. $499 w/hardware!!

SMOKIN!

+1, these are such a great value for under $1000.

7 pc all birch $549


6 pc all maple $599

[Northern Redneck]

Under $1000, go used.

[CrossPoint]

The Custom Classic's look very good for the money. Suppose I was to go used, what kind of set would you look for in that range?

[Northern Redneck]

For $1000 dollars you should find a good mid-level kit with cymbals.

[CrossPoint]

Yea, but I am new to this and was wondering what a "mid level" kit was, like which Yamaha series, or Pearl series, etc etc

[Northern Redneck]

Pearl Visions or Sessions, Tama Superstars,

[yohin]

Pearl Visions or Sessions, Tama Superstars,

Also Gretsch Catalina, Mapex Meridian, Yamaha Stage/Tour Custom, Ludwig Epic....

[RHD03]

Pearl Visions or Sessions, Tama Superstars,

+1 on this. Tam Sups are great, but I would go with the Pearl Sessions over the Visions if you can find them...if you had a choice that is!

[areFish]

How do the all birch Custom Classics compare in sound to the Yamaha SCB? I think drumhedd owns both kits...what's your take (if I'm right on that).

[cwoods88]

Under $1000, go used.

+1 on this. A grand is alot of money in Ebay/Craigslist dollars.