Those are fantastic. My only complaint is the badge reminds me a lot of the cheap badges on the Ludwig Accent kits, I don't know why, but it makes it look cheap to me.
I hope it's ok to post this video, Just ffwd to 1:00 minute point to get to the kit review and 2:00 to hear the kit. I sat at this exact kit 2 weeks ago and was totally blown away. Here is a great review and demonstraion of the kit with no mics on it. This is why my new deam kit has gone from a DW collectors to a Sakae Almighty Birch. This kit sounds even better in person than this video.
I love the tom mounts on the bottom and the bass drum spurs are sweet as well.
I really hope to own one someday.
Check it out, the price is around $3k
Last edited by MDK; 07-19-2014 at 08:12 AM.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
Those are fantastic. My only complaint is the badge reminds me a lot of the cheap badges on the Ludwig Accent kits, I don't know why, but it makes it look cheap to me.
-Steven
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
i was surprised to hear it was Sakae that produced all the highend yamaha stuff in Japan
when i thought it was all in house
the price is a deal breaker for me ..$3k US for a 5pc kit ?
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
well the good news is its cheaper than a DW 5 piece!
Also, I laughed when I read that post about the Ludwig accent badge, because I thought the exact same thing as I watched the video only to scroll down and see the picture of it lol
Too Much Stuff.
They sound good.
Conrad
Wow..they sound awesome!!
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
OMG!!! That bass drum!!
Gretsch Renown RN1 ~ Silver Oyster Pearl
Unreal.. I just went and heard another one at an outdoor benefit and the thing sounded even better outdoors. I heard it from the parking lot and was like wow whatever kit that is sounds fantastic. I get up to the stage area and see it is a Sakae Almighty birch... Man these kits are fantastic. I did not get a chance to talk to the drummer due to having to leave unexpectedly.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
I'd order one with a virgin kick, but that's just me.
Amazing sounding kit!
Looks and sounds amazing. I agree with others about the badge, though. I did a quick search and found a Sakae kit with this which is so much better IMO:
PDP | Black Panther | Sabian |
Wow, they do sound nice.
Acoustic & Electronic:
Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
Tama Swingstar 1983
Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
Roland TD-1KV
Paiste
Accent 8"
Paiste Signature:
6", 10" Splash
14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)
Paiste Formula 602:
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
Paiste 2oo2:
22" Ride
16" Crash
8",10" Splash
Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
15" Hi-Hats
19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional
Paiste Sound Formula:
16" Crash
20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)
Paiste Twenty:
16" China
Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
12" Splash
Paiste PST7:
Medium
16", 18" Crash
20" Ride
14" Hi-Hats
Sabian:
XS20 18" China
AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats
My goodness those sound fantastic!
Kits:
-C&C Player Date 13/16/22
-65' Ludwig Super Classic 13/16/22
Snares:
-DW Nickel Over Brass 6.5x14 snare
-Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite 5x14 snare
-Ludwig 65' Super Classic 5x14 snare
-Ludwig 64' Pioneer 5x14 snare
-PDP Classic Wood hoop 6x14 snare
Rides:
-Zildjian 22" Constantinople
-Zildjian 22" Kerope
-Zildjian 20" Constantinople
Hats:
-17" A Medium crash over K custom dark crash
-DW 9000 pedals
Just found a video of their Trilogy Rock kit as well. My word those things sound ginormous. These are cool drums.
Kits:
-C&C Player Date 13/16/22
-65' Ludwig Super Classic 13/16/22
Snares:
-DW Nickel Over Brass 6.5x14 snare
-Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite 5x14 snare
-Ludwig 65' Super Classic 5x14 snare
-Ludwig 64' Pioneer 5x14 snare
-PDP Classic Wood hoop 6x14 snare
Rides:
-Zildjian 22" Constantinople
-Zildjian 22" Kerope
-Zildjian 20" Constantinople
Hats:
-17" A Medium crash over K custom dark crash
-DW 9000 pedals
I like the bass, but for the most part they sounded really buzzy. Maybe it was the room, but I don't see myself spending that much on a birch kit unless it's 90's or older and well preserved. The prices they put on new kits these days is insane. I mean, for nearly the same thing you already have when you bought your other high end kit - you're gonna go out and buy it again? Wut.
ZildjianLeague/LP/Aquarian/Mapex/Pearl
Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
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No metronome?
The Rudiments
Pretty cool audio files on their website as well. Check it out
http://sakaedrums.com/en/products/audio.php
I can hear a huge difference between the trilogy which is maple/poplar/maple with maple rerings and the Almighty Maple which is 6-ply maple. To me the Almighty sounds so much fuller not that the trilogy is bad but I much prefer the Almighty. Pretty cool that they have samples with the same heads as well
These prices are pretty much on par with anything DW puts out. My dream kit has been replaced, I would love one of these almighty's. The Celestial sounds even better but I would guess that price to be well above $6k and I would never pay that much for drums.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
If that is all it takes, I've got a birch kit I'll sell for three grand and you can call it a dream kit...............just kidding -- they do sound very good.
I could immediately tell he was playing on clear heads because of that great click and tone.
A lot of money for a birch kit -- but if it is the kit you want...........do it.
I would spend that much for my dream kit; wait............I did that !
Gretsch USA & Zildjian(What Else Would I Ever Need ?)
LOL, Pretty sure Yamaha recording customs are Birch and they go for this price used. I am also pretty sure that Sakae actually made those for Yamaha sooooooo. I would spend that for any kit that blew me away like these do whether it was Maple, Birch, Mahogany, Poplar etc..I am not hung up on wood type to me if it sounds great than it sounds great. I know you can make a crappy kit sound pretty good with good tuning and head selection but it will never sound as good as DW's or these Sakae's or Tama's Bubinga Star classic for example.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
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