Hey everybody, I've been looking to upgrade to a new kit and have a budget of about $1000. So far, I've been able to narrow it down to two different kits that I think are a pretty good deal for what I am looking for, but need some help deciding:
1.) PDP Concept Mapple - $879
Bass drum: 22 x 18" w/mount
Rack toms: 10 x 8 and 12 x 9"
Floor toms: 14 x 14" and 16 x 14"
Snare drum: 14 x 5-1/2"
7-ply maple tom shells
10-ply maple snare shell
STM mounting system
True-Pitch tuning rods
Retro-inspired dual-turret tube lugs
DW MAG throw-off
Die-cast bass claw hooks
2.) Gretsch Catalina Club Rock - $899
24 x 14" bass drum
12 x 8" rack tom (also found a shop that still had an older model with a 13x8 rack to instead)
16 x 16" floor tom (would hope to eventually add on a second one in the future, maybe 18 in)
14 x 6 1/2" snare drum
7-Ply mahogany/basswood shells
Mini GTS suspension system allows rack tom to fully resonate
30-degree bearing edges for classic, warm tone
24" diameter, pre-muffled bass drum with wood hoops and matching inlays, lacquer finish and telescoping spurs for support
Tom clamp/arm (12.7mm) is included
Gretsch Catalina Club badge
From what I've been able to find out, both these kits are pretty similar in quality. However, some have told me to go with the PDP while others have told me to go with the Gretsch. I'm sort of leaning towards the PDP (more drums for the $$$) but really just want some more opinions before deciding. Or if anyone has any other kits within a similar price range that they think are better I'd be open to checking those out too. I primarily play rock and roll, so preferably something big and loud, but anything is an option. Thanks a ton in advance and let me know!
1.) PDP Concept Mapple - $879
Bass drum: 22 x 18" w/mount
Rack toms: 10 x 8 and 12 x 9"
Floor toms: 14 x 14" and 16 x 14"
Snare drum: 14 x 5-1/2"
7-ply maple tom shells
10-ply maple snare shell
STM mounting system
True-Pitch tuning rods
Retro-inspired dual-turret tube lugs
DW MAG throw-off
Die-cast bass claw hooks
2.) Gretsch Catalina Club Rock - $899
24 x 14" bass drum
12 x 8" rack tom (also found a shop that still had an older model with a 13x8 rack to instead)
16 x 16" floor tom (would hope to eventually add on a second one in the future, maybe 18 in)
14 x 6 1/2" snare drum
7-Ply mahogany/basswood shells
Mini GTS suspension system allows rack tom to fully resonate
30-degree bearing edges for classic, warm tone
24" diameter, pre-muffled bass drum with wood hoops and matching inlays, lacquer finish and telescoping spurs for support
Tom clamp/arm (12.7mm) is included
Gretsch Catalina Club badge
From what I've been able to find out, both these kits are pretty similar in quality. However, some have told me to go with the PDP while others have told me to go with the Gretsch. I'm sort of leaning towards the PDP (more drums for the $$$) but really just want some more opinions before deciding. Or if anyone has any other kits within a similar price range that they think are better I'd be open to checking those out too. I primarily play rock and roll, so preferably something big and loud, but anything is an option. Thanks a ton in advance and let me know!
Good kits for under $1000???
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