How to choose the good drum if i'm....
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Topic: How to choose the good drum if i'm....
Posted By: Yann
Subject: How to choose the good drum if i'm....
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:01
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A beginner...... I have choice between tama rockstar, mapex m series, mapex pro m series, sonor force 3005 and others if you have suggestions Tama rockstar because it seems to be a must in this price range Mapex because I really like the sound Sonor because its really loud, but bass drum is 20" and I want to play rock....BUT I have a really good deal! Its hard because i'm beginner? Yes, because I don't want to choose drum for its look, but its sound and durability. Never tried the rockstar and sonor and they doesn't exist anymore.... What would you say? Thanks! ------------- Ertê tnof soun sons sel |
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Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:06
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Like any musical instrument, you gotta try 'em out first. See which one you like best. Don't buy a kit until you try it out and like it.
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Posted By: Yann
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:20
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Yes sure, but as I said, these models doesn't exist anymore, I tried the superstar (sucessor of rockstar) and I don't know if its the same feel. I tried other models than the 3005 and don't have the tunes to buy a good drum new .... I'm a guitarist and when I began, I bought my guitar for the feel and the look, didn't care about the sound, I don't want to do this error another time... ------------- Ertê tnof soun sons sel |
Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:44
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If they don't exist any more, then you can't get them anyway, so it doesn't matter. Buy something YOU like the sound of, not a kit someone else likes.
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:54
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I used to play nothing but Sonor drums but a few years ago got a a set of Slingerland's.
Sonor is a good durable drum with great tone,I would go for them if I were you,given the choices you have. -------------  |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 19 2007 at 20:55
Go for the Mapex Pro M Series. The Mapex M and Tama Rockstar are basically the same thing and Pro M is better than the Mapex M. 
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Posted By: Yann
Date Posted: June 20 2007 at 07:20
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The guy sold his mapex pro m yesterday ........ The fact that the sonor has a 20" bass drum affraid me a bit, because I always tried 22" BD. and I want to play jazz to metal.... But I think I must try it, because I can have a good deal and its a full maple and the 2 other one just have a ply of maple (great quality wood for drums as I read). The finish of sonor is really nice too! I tried 2 of the new models by sonor and it seems to sound really loud. What do you think? Have you ever tried this drum? ------------- Ertê tnof soun sons sel |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 21 2007 at 11:06
| Go for the Sonor. The Rockstar series is for beginners. Like beginners that don't know what drums should sound like. The Mapex that is left is not bad, but the Sonor is better. The 20" bass is good if you want to play jazz, and for metal, throw in a pillow, tighten up the heads and put on an impact pad.Also the Sonor is good because it looks like it has fusion sizes (smaller toms), which in my opinion is better because it has more tuning possibilities. |
Posted By: prog4evr
Date Posted: June 24 2007 at 07:01
The man knows what he is talking about. You could always put a bass-drum extender on the end too to give it more resonance, if that is what you fear you will be lacking in a 20". I play Pacific drums (made by DW) now with a 20" bass. I basically have done what Arsillus has suggested and it works for me. I am sure the Sonor snare drum would be worth the price of the whole set too - they normally are! Go for the Sonor!
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