Pearl export - sanjuro's review
The Pearl Export series is an extremely popular drumset. It is so common that I think I have seen more of these than any other set when gigging. This is surprising, because I find the export series…
Gretsch Catalina Club 16" - sanjuro's review
The Gretsch Catalina Club is an extremely fun kit to play. It is so small, but can produce considerable volumes with proper technique and tuning if necessary. I first played this at my friends hous…
Sonor Force 3005 - sanjuro's review
The Sonor force 3005 is a really great intermediate/higher end kit. It is comparable to other affordable maple kits, such as the Yamaha Tour Custom or the Taye Studio maple. All of these kits are g…
Gretsch Catalina Birch - sanjuro's review
The Gretsch Catalina Birch is one of the best deals out there. It costs only a few hundred dollars more than the entry level range, but it sounds and looks miles ahead of entry level. Because of th…
Yamaha Tour Custom - sanjuro's review
As far as semi-pro maple kits go, the Yamaha Tour Custom wins in my book. Maple kits have always been my favorite and I have played many different lines. Even when compared to the most expensive kits…
DW Drums Exotic EX - moosers's review
The DW (Drummer's Workshop) Exotic EX is just about as perfect as a drum set can get. While I'm not a drummer by trade, I've recorded the DW Exotic EX drum set many times so I've got some pretty goo…
Taye Drums StudioBirch - sanjuro's review
What thing do you like most/least about it? The tom drums have a very rich and adaptable sound. You can tune them to respond however you want very easily. Also, the bass drum has a very deep and pu…
Yamaha Stage Custom - moosers's review
I've been recording with the Yamaha Stage Custom drum set for about five or six years. While I am not a drummer, I know what good drums sound like from recording so many different types of sets. I ha…
Ludwig Drums 1971 - moosers's review
I've been using a 71' Ludwig drum kit for recording sessions for the past year and I can't say too many good things about this set. It is built well and it sounds incredible. The kit I use has a kic…
Sonor Force 3005 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by ryo hazuki/translated from Audiofanzine FR) This Force 3005 is simply amazing. The overall finish of the drums is wonderful (I chose the autumn high-gloss model). The…
Sonor Force 3005 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by windgong/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Sonor Force 3005 - Black Sparkle Fusion (beautiful finish) - 22-10-12-14-16 I've been playing drums since the 70's. I've pl…
Sonor Force 3005 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Benou1977/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've owned this drum kit for over 2 years with the following setup: 22, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16 plus the snare of the old series.…
DW Drums Workshop Drums - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by battsrad81/translated from Audiofanzine FR) First of all, the DW Workshop Series Drums is a very rare model because it was produced only two or three years. It's a ve…
Gretsch Catalina Maple Fusion 22" - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using the Gretsch Catalina Maple series for about 4 months and I am blown away. The finish on the drums is astounding, and the Maple hoops on the bass drum add another coat to it. The tri…
Pearl Vision Joey Jordison - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by julien_hamon404/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Very good drum kit. I've been playing a Linko drum set for 3 years and I was looking for a new one. I tested Pearl, Tama and S…
Pearl Vision Joey Jordison - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Häargen/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I got it 2 days ago... It's a killer drum set, especially the snare!!! It's amazing!!! Well it actually has a bit too much resonance …
Pearl MMX Standard 22" - superapollo's review
12 months ago when I started putting together my new drum kit, I knew what I wanted from a bass drum - big thumping bass hits! I sat down to a few sets, and when I found myself pounding away on this …
Pearl Export EX 5 Shells Fusion 20" - FateFelledVictim's review
The Pearl Export shells are pretty much everything a beginner to intermediate players need. I have played on beginner level Tamas and PDP and these drums blew those away. I used them for 2 years and …
Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage - BGugino's review
I play on this drum set primarily in my school’s Jazz band Class. I have been playing on it only for a year but I can still base a review of even that! Just like all sets, it has its pros and its con…
Peavey Radial Pro 751 - pdecirce's review
The Peavey Radial Pro 751 is a dynamic professional instrument designed primarily for studio use, though to the industrious it's an easy set-up live as well. I've been playing my set for about 5 yea…
Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz 18" - docdrum1225's review
Gretsch’s Catalina Club Jazz kits are great. Not only are they reasonably priced but they sound great. When I first saw this kit at my local music store the thing that really did it for me was the f…
PDP Pacific Drums and Percussion LX - docdrum1225's review
The Pacific LX series drums are amazing. For the price of an intermediate drumset, you can have a pro-level set. I ordered my kit two years ago and spent over a week just trying to pick a finish, the…
Pearl ELX 5 Shells Fusion 22" - BGugino's review
I have been using these drums for about a year now, and I don’t have one bad thing to say about them! The price is an incredible deal for the quality of these drums. I didn’t like the stock heads tha…
Yamaha Maple Custom - Drummerguy's review
I have owned this set for about four years and I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best drum sets ever made. If you're looking for a fat, huge sound, the Yamaha Maple Customs are the w…
