Hi guys, been checking out a couple of kits the past few months, been saving up for one of em too... Its been about 5 months now that I dont have a kit, its about time I get a new one.
here are my choices:
1. Gretsch Catalina Maple - love the fact that its maple, its endorsed by sandy on the catalina vs superstar thread, and at 60k it comes with a cymbal pack and its 6 piece already. I've been able to use a catalina maple twice when our office had events in the past.
2. Tama superstar - Its a TAMA, use this in the studio (Stuff of Legends), I like its presence. at around 60k it comes without cymbals. Im curious about the new full birch superstars too. Love the finishes on these better too.
3. Ludwig Epic Power - its a 6 piece, around 59k with zbt4 cymbals. i dont like the 13" tom, wished it was a 14". Not sure of the sound, youtube vids can be misleading
4. PDP FS series - 47k with meinl headliner pack, bass pillow, 5 piece, 16" add on can be ordered. this one is full birch, I dont care much about the headliner pack and I wish they could lower the price if purchased without the cymbal pack. found a youtube vid of this (unmic'ed)with the toms sporting evans ec2 and I kinda like the sound, but yeah vids can be misleading
comments and suggestions welcomed, be getting one around mid june.