My Kits over the years.

[Jojomk4]

In my personal experience...here goes. (Not sure about the 3 words limit, LOL)

Pearl Masters = sound, quality, hardware
TAMA Bubinga = sound
Saturns = Sound - without the walnut blend Mapex is like any other kit.
DW = purity of tone. More than just sound.
SONOR = equal to DW in quality of tone

*****

Then all the rest are about equal in value and sound quality.

I have been talking back and fort to ludwig dealer and a pearl dealer these past few weeks. For 6 pieces(minus snare), the price is almost identical. After reading most of your posts, I'm leaning towards Pearl. Thanks for all the infos.

[late8]

Wow what a collection of great kits Bish!

[areFish]

Where can I get one of those plush stick holders?

Kona your collection is phenomenal and could be on display at the Smithsonian.

[topdog63]

I am currently wearing my jealous face!

All of those kits are beautiful.

[Bish]

I have been talking back and fort to ludwig dealer and a pearl dealer these past few weeks. For 6 pieces(minus snare), the price is almost identical. After reading most of your posts, I'm leaning towards Pearl. Thanks for all the infos.

Two things I recommend. Pick up the same size drum from each brand. Note which one is heavier.

Second, inspect the hardware. That sold me on the other half of the investment. Everything I purchased is excellent quality and very versatile in positioning, not to mention beautiful chrome finish that held up to a year of gigging at least twice a month.

Wow what a collection of great kits Bish!

Thanks, late8. It sure was a fun journey and a good education at the same time.

I am currently wearing my jealous face!

All of those kits are beautiful.

Thanks, TD!

[Jerzey Street Band (JSB)]

Not sure, how I missed this thread when you first posted buy my oh my Bish those are some awesome kits you have had over the years.

You may have touched on this throughout the thread as I haven't had chance to read all posts but I noticed you said you kept the Pearls out of all the kits you have owned, are they just your personal faves or is it all about quality of sound/tone and hardware?

I also have to say that the finish on the Blue Saturns is unbelievably nice.

[Scottie_Guns]

Thanks for taking the time to post that history Bish.

I'm sure it's as fun for us to read as it is for you to post and look back on your drum collection.

[Bish]

Not sure, how I missed this thread when you first posted buy my oh my Bish those are some awesome kits you have had over the years.

You may have touched on this throughout the thread as I haven't had chance to read all posts but I noticed you said you kept the Pearls out of all the kits you have owned, are they just your personal faves or is it all about quality of sound/tone and hardware?

I also have to say that the finish on the Blue Saturns is unbelievably nice.

The choice to keep the Pearls was all of the above. Appearance. Tone. Quality of drum. Quality of Hardware. Cost. All in all it was the best overall bang for the buck.

[butter]

If I live long and become successful enough to own as many amazing kits as you have, I will be truly happy

Did you post all your kits? or did you just pick the best ones? Not that you don't have enough :D

Awesome thread and kits.

[Bish]

If I live long and become successful enough to own as many amazing kits as you have, I will be truly happy

Did you post all your kits? or did you just pick the best ones? Not that you don't have enough :D

Awesome thread and kits.

Ha, hi, butter.

To the best of my knowledge that is all of them.

I have one more kit than I'm bringing back from the dead but it's not ready for pictures, yet.

[Larrysperf]

Bish I dont think its bragging. I cant think of a more deserving person to enjoy such wonderful sets. I put you up there with Frank on my list of people. You never discourge people but praise them. Plus you know we love to look at your sets. So thanks for posting

[almostmatt1]

Bish I dont think its bragging.

+1


...But if it were me, i'd be bragging.

[Bish]

Bish I dont think its bragging. I cant think of a more deserving person to enjoy such wonderful sets. I put you up there with Frank on my list of people. You never discourge people but praise them. Plus you know we love to look at your sets. So thanks for posting

Wow, I'm honored and overwhelmed. Thank you, Larry!

+1


...But if it were me, i'd be bragging.

Hehe.

[Derbis]

I really enjoyed looking through your kits, that's an awesome collection...

[Bish]

Thank you, very much, Derbis.

Welcome to Drum Chat.

[PHROGGE]

Bish i only wish i still had some of da pics
from over da years,,,,,,,,
this saturday marks 50 years with my 1st drum
and evrything from dat blue sparkle rogers (christmas 1960)
to da madras plaid rogers holiday kit
and my black oyster ludwig ringo kit
and my slingerland chrome babies
were lost to katrina in nawlins....

Oh what a museum of pics dat would be....
Seeing yours makes me ache...
Congrats on da library my phriend

[Bish]

Bish i only wish i still had some of da pics
from over da years,,,,,,,,
this saturday marks 50 years with my 1st drum
and evrything from dat blue sparkle rogers (christmas 1960)
to da madras plaid rogers holiday kit
and my black oyster ludwig ringo kit
and my slingerland chrome babies
were lost to katrina in nawlins....

Oh what a museum of pics dat would be....
Seeing yours makes me ache...
Congrats on da library my phriend

Man, PHROGGE, that saddens me to hear that. Thank you for your kind words, even so!

[xObfuscation]

I just still can't believe how many awesome kits you have and have had.
Maybe when I get the money i'm going to go on a drum kit shopping spree lol.

[Bish]

I just still can't believe how many awesome kits you have and have had.
Maybe when I get the money i'm going to go on a drum kit shopping spree lol.

If it's any consolation, it was about a 5 year span. It cost me a Mustang GT to squelch the debt. I don't recommend doing what I did.

[pastor_bob]

Welcome to Drum Chat Derbis! Are you a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune?

[Swagnific3nt]

how did the yamahas compare?
they look awesome

[areFish]

I got this thread confused with another thread about kits over the years. I just looked at the OP from this thread. Bish, uh…WOW!

[Olimpass]

Really digging the looks of that Tama Star Classic Bubinga for Sure. I would have loved to try those! Great stuff!

[TxDrummer]

Wow Bish, What a collection, I would not want to get rid of any of those kits. My garage would be full of stacked drum sets. Again very nice!

[yogibaer05]

First Pearl Export
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

2nd Sonor Signature
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

3rd Sonor F3000
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

4th Pearl MMX
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

5th ? in 2011
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink