Finally made a decision on a pro level set

[PeterBowman]

(now I just need the funds to get it, but it'll come) After months and months of research, reviews, listening, etc I've finally settled on the set I want.

drum roll please...........(pun intended)


the Mapex Saturn IV Stuidoease in Red Blue Hybrid Sparkle with 22x20 bass drum....I'm mainly a metal player but like many different styles and this can accomodate those styles too easily.


Once the funds are there, it's on

even the wife is on board....

[SpazApproved]

Well if she's behind you it's a great choice. \m/

That's a great kit

[PeterBowman]

Well if she's behind you it's a great choice. \m/

That's a great kit

oh yeah she loves the look of it

couple years ago I'd never thought of the Saturns but I'm conviced

the only thing that could derail it is if there is some ungodly deal on a DW natural finish set at the time I'm ready to get it.

[porkpieguy]

What an awesome finish! Just found this picture online of them:

[inthpktplayer]

Great choice. You'll enjoy those. Still the right choice even if you were to find your DW kit at a huge discount.

[myk]

Wow those are beautiful,nice to have the wife on board,I got roll eyes when I wanted mine,or a new cymbal,or....

[PeterBowman]

too bad i can't get it now, but luckily I'm a patient man...i've waited over 20 years of playing for a pro set I can wait a little longer. It'll be worth it.

[marko138]

What an awesome finish! Just found this picture online of them:

WHOA. That sparkle!

[Texdrumr]

Freaking awesome. Gorgeous finish too!

[Sticks4drums]

Well you have made a great choice. I love that finish.

[SpazApproved]

yeah that sparkle is just gorgeous!

[Russ]

Lovely stock photo, wonder what the real life version looks like?

[Cdeleone]

Wow those are beautiful,nice to have the wife on board,I got roll eyes when I wanted mine,or a new cymbal,or....

I tend to get the same reaction...perhaps there should be a thread on how to convince your wife a new drum set is needed.

The Saturns are a great kit, I just played on one the other day and was very impressed. Good luck!

[Bish]

NO, no, no. Don't show me this. I had to look, didn't I?

B E A U T I F U L !!

[PeterBowman]

now a question for those who have Saturns.......are the stock heads satisfactory for a while or would it be a good idea to go ahead and get some new batter heads with it?

or batter and reso heads.

[inthpktplayer]

Mine came with Remo Emperor or Ambassador clear heads (can't remember). OK, just not what I like.

I replaced with Evans coated G2 over Evans EC Reso's and I get exactly the sound that I want.

[Bish]

now a question for those who have Saturns.......are the stock heads satisfactory for a while or would it be a good idea to go ahead and get some new batter heads with it?

or batter and reso heads.

Mine all came with Clear Emperors. They don't get much better than that unless you aren't a Remo fan. They are very good heads, IMHO.

[PeterBowman]

Mine all came with Clear Emperors. They don't get much better than that unless you aren't a Remo fan. They are very good heads, IMHO.

well I play clear emperors so I guess that answers that

[Sticks4drums]

Clear emperors for the win. Most people that change them go back.

[drummer5359]

too bad i can't get it now, but luckily I'm a patient man...i've waited over 20 years of playing for a pro set I can wait a little longer. It'll be worth it.

It took me a long time to get just what I wanted as well. In the end I think that you end up appreciating it more.


Congrats!

[weezy]

That's my favorite Saturn IV finish, hands down.

[Marius84]

You'll get yourself a very nice kit there! I have Saturn IV myself in the Cherry Mist Rosewood finish, very satisfied with them. I'm not too keen on that sparkle finish myself, but that's just personal opinion . The heads are quite good, allthough I changed mine to Evans EC2 clear, just slightly prefer that sound over the Emperors. But again, it's just personal preferance.

[xsabers]

Now you will have to decide if you want a NOS with the original bearing edges or the new Sonic Clear edges.

I think you will find that the REMOs are great sounding heads on those drums. No need to upgrade until they wear out. I currently have the factory batters on my floor toms and EVANS clear G-12 on my racks. If you get the new edges, the REMOs should tune up even easier than they do now.

[xsabers]

Oh, and I would invest in a black backdrop to make your kit look exactly like the pic. The black background just makes those POP!

[tah821]

GORGEOUS looking drums!