Tama Mirage is BACK!

[slinky]

wonder if clear kick reso's are more pricey

[Five Magics]

They look awesome! Love even watching someone else play because you can really see the pedal work!

[Goodcat]

Can't say I'm a fan of acrylics-they all look nice with a white background, but add in the things a clear acrylic set allows you to see during a gig, like the drummer(sometimes weird legs, shoes and beat-up jeans or cut-offs), the requisite mics, cables, monitors and all the messy "junk" you find on stage behind the drums and the clear look just suffers...a lot. At least a standard kit hides most of that.
So call me grouchy...

Or what happened to me at a show once. I ripped my jeans right in the crotch as I was stepping up to my drums at the start of our set. I'm sure everyone was glad that I wasn't playing acrylic drums that night.

[marko138]

They sure look good Mark. Don't ever say never. You may get them some day down the road. I finally got my acrylic kit but I waited some 35 years. One day you'll get up and say I'm getting those Tama Mirages. As long as the pocket says OK.

Maybe you're right, brother. We'll see I guess.

[kay-gee]

To me, they're strictly performance drums. Really nice on a stage with lots of lighting etc, but for just a working man's (like me) drum set...meh! Seem like you could mess them up rather quickly. Just think how quickly the plastic headlights on a new car lose their luster.

all the best...

[marko138]

To me, they're strictly performance drums. Really nice on a stage with lots of lighting etc, but for just a working man's (like me) drum set...meh! Seem like you could mess them up rather quickly. Just think how quickly the plastic headlights on a new car lose their luster.

all the best...

Just like with headlights, maintenance is key. Gotta keep em shined up!

2011 headlights and brutal PA winters.

[slinky]

To me, they're strictly performance drums. Really nice on a stage with lots of lighting etc, but for just a working man's (like me) drum set...meh! Seem like you could mess them up rather quickly. Just think how quickly the plastic headlights on a new car lose their luster.

all the best...

i'd like to have some but like you and Marko said, to keep them clear is a lot of maintenance. Seems like they tend to get foggy over time if not given extra care. Gotta really be careful with what they're cleaned with. Need specialty cleaners and rags that won't scratch.

[SpazApproved]

I own three Acrylic Snare drums... someday I want a full set. Just to have. But couldn't see myself gigging to much with them I'd be worried about them to much.

[longgun]

wonder if clear kick reso's are more pricey

I've never used a clear reso...........but I think they are around the same price

I own three Acrylic Snare drums... someday I want a full set.

Me too..........I've had acrylic G.A.S. for a long time

[killdrum]

I had a double bass Ludwig Vistalite kit from the late 70's. They had a different sound but they don't travel well, especially in the cold. I was living in western New York and the Vistas hated the cold. They would crack if bumped into something when they were cold.

[kaosotis]

Idk. 1100 bucks for a kit designed and built well enough to last you the rest of your life, seems pretty good to me..

True, but what's the markup over a regular Silverstar kit?

[Bish]

True, but what's the markup over a regular Silverstar kit?

If I understand your question, a set of birch Silverstars in that configeration is about $700 USD.

[N2Bluz]

if I was able to get some they would need to have a color. These look great. Isn't that called "coke/bottle green"?
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Wonder if I could get a set in "beer bottle brown"? Maybe even with big Budweiser labels on the side of each shell?

[SpazApproved]

Wonder if I could get a set in "beer bottle brown"? Maybe even with big Budweiser labels on the side of each shell?

sounds delicious

[kay-gee]

Wonder if I could get a set in "beer bottle brown"? Maybe even with big Budweiser labels on the side of each shell?

I once had an idea of designing a drum set to look like soda cans. Coke, Sprite etc...Just an idea

all the best...

[Old Guy]

I'd be really interested to know how much difference in sound there is between different manufacturer's acrylic drums. Are there different formulas for the acrylic? $1,099 is certainly one of the lowest prices I have seen for an acrylic kit.

CRUSH.....1 up(10) and 1 down(14) 16 x 20 kick = $749 free shipping Rupps drum shop.....ruby red or clear.....check this out....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVwGJUlh7x4

[Old Guy]

Wonder if I could get a set in "beer bottle brown"? Maybe even with big Budweiser labels on the side of each shell?

Answer is yes.....http://www.percussionkus-toms.com/colors.html

[Old Guy]

I'd bet very little or none. As has been discussed on this board previously, there are only a few manufactures of acrylic shells. So I'd bet the same company or a couple of companies are making all the shells. From there it's just each drum makers hardware and badges.

RCI makes Ludwig usa and these people make most of the rest Tama ,Crush, Pearl etc,etc.....http://www.percussionkus-toms.com/colors.html there is also Aqua-bomb in the UK. Don't forget china....you can buy shells from them too....really cheap BUT you must drill and cut bearing edges..... standard edge on all makes is 45 degrees

[mwhuskey]

Speaking of acrylic kits, C&C has their version as well:

Love those and love Cs, but they're not cheap!