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Clem68 « Priced very tight, very good battery »
Published on 06/19/11 at 02:29I use this drumkit for about a year .. Catalina mapple in a config 20,10,12,14,16.
As stated by most of those who issue an opinion on this drumkit, I think it benefits a value unbeatable.
But happiness ... Obviously, I do not compare with my "Recording Custom" from Yamaha ... not the same wood, not the same budget.
I have however added a few mods to get the sound I like:
First, an urgent: change skins, all skins. You decide what's best for you, depending on your style. Also, I read here and there that many of you have some problems to get to be satisfied with the sound of their floor toms, 14 or 16 inch .... I had the same concern, too little sustain, sound a little "box".
Ehbin guess what? There's something foolproof, it will cost twenty euros ... you transfer the tiny black plastic caps on the feet of your toms, and you replace them with ones you can buy in Pearl, largest and "written off". Believe me, your toms will not be the same and you will be delighted with the results. This is truly the day and night!
In short, you have a tight budget, but you are looking for a drumkit of maple that is well done, nice looking and sounding? then treat yourself to the Catalina Mapple!
As stated by most of those who issue an opinion on this drumkit, I think it benefits a value unbeatable.
But happiness ... Obviously, I do not compare with my "Recording Custom" from Yamaha ... not the same wood, not the same budget.
I have however added a few mods to get the sound I like:
First, an urgent: change skins, all skins. You decide what's best for you, depending on your style. Also, I read here and there that many of you have some problems to get to be satisfied with the sound of their floor toms, 14 or 16 inch .... I had the same concern, too little sustain, sound a little "box".
Ehbin guess what? There's something foolproof, it will cost twenty euros ... you transfer the tiny black plastic caps on the feet of your toms, and you replace them with ones you can buy in Pearl, largest and "written off". Believe me, your toms will not be the same and you will be delighted with the results. This is truly the day and night!
In short, you have a tight budget, but you are looking for a drumkit of maple that is well done, nice looking and sounding? then treat yourself to the Catalina Mapple!