Right now I'm looking to upgrade from my pearl export, I would like the same setup i have right now, (10,12,14,16 toms) and I found that I can get those stock if I buy a Custom Classic maple set for $700. A maple set for that much?! I was a little bit skeptical just wondering if anyone has played one or heard one before, tell me how they sound?








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Keep the Pearl Exports. I've never heard of the brand "Custom Classic" so if you decide later you want to upgrades from those you'll find they have ZERO value. If you want a nice maple set, look at the Pearl VMX line, they'll serve you well now and when/if you decide to upgrade.

Hello Mr Burningfaith, maybe your pulling our legs with this Custom Classic thing, maybe you have just made a mistake, who knows? But for my 2 pennith I would say..............................Grestch have brought out the "New Classic" range of Drums which are bloody fantastic! I've actually used them out on the road (fully Mic'd etc) and they stand up to any top range kit out there. Very impressive and all in the magic mid-price range. The kit's look is absolutely stunning, fusing vintage cool with contemporary chic. The exact same could be said for the sound. I play DW as a rule(although I have some other Vintage beauties at hand), and I have played many other brands in the past, I'm not a Gretsch fanboy, but I don't think you could go wrong with a set of these. If you want a more neutral sound then maybe go Yamaha Absolute(bit boring tho), although some might argue for a Mapex. I would argue at this point that Gretsch have made a gargantuan comeback of late and really have the product to back it up.








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Steaky wrote:

Hello Mr Burningfaith, maybe your pulling our legs with this Custom Classic thing, maybe you have just made a mistake, who knows? But for my 2 pennith I would say..............................Grestch have brought out the "New Classic" range of Drums which are bloody fantastic! I've actually used them out on the road (fully Mic'd etc) and they stand up to any top range kit out there. Very impressive and all in the magic mid-price range. The kit's look is absolutely stunning, fusing vintage cool with contemporary chic. The exact same could be said for the sound. I play DW as a rule(although I have some other Vintage beauties at hand), and I have played many other brands in the past, I'm not a Gretsch fanboy, but I don't think you could go wrong with a set of these. If you want a more neutral sound then maybe go Yamaha Absolute(bit boring tho), although some might argue for a Mapex. I would argue at this point that Gretsch have made a gargantuan comeback of late and really have the product to back it up.

I agree.. here's the link if you want to check it out see what you think http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=310050376818&Category=38097&_trksid=p3907.m29 I should have done this earlier but didnt think about it. I have yet to find a website for these or even anyone talking about them.








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Disclaimer: Ok....I haven't heard one.

I can't say i'd put my money into a set of those. As soon as you buy them their resale with be far less. Buy a good secondhand kit by a Major Manufactuer and you''ll be able too recoup any money, if you DONT like it - i think you'd be far happier, unless that is exactly what you want.

I think they sound pretty good on that vid. I would suggest buying a named brand kit. There's plenty of new ones in that price range. There lot's of really good used kits at that price range. However if you want it, go for it and have fun.








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They sound a little "Bonky", but so does the soloist playing them. That's if it really is one of those kit's recorded(and it should be). It's not the fullest richest smoothest sound ever but they would suit you at home with a set of Stagg cymbals. Great fun to have around for sure, although they could be a little weak played out live with a band. Price wise 700 bucks is great for a 6 piece kit. Maybe you should look at the secondhand market first for a used Yammaha, Mapex or PDP kit. Also check out Ddrums, they may be a little dearer but you should be getting a tonally richer sound for your money. Hang on a minute.............you did mention you already had an export. Seriously stick with that! Exports are workhorses and will already be giving you more depth of sound than that custom thingy can do. I would just hang on and up-grade your Snare and pedals first. Then in time get yourself a real up-grade to a serious new kit or a delicious vintage.








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I emailed them -- see below:

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To: Randy McFarland <rmcfarland>
Subject: Custom Classic Pro

Who is the manufacture of the Custom Classic Pro Maple Drumset?

I can't find their website for exploring other configurations.

Thanks much

c2cam


Response:

Hello:

We are still working on the website. Custom Classic is our own brand that import directly. It is made in the same factory that makes some of the Gretsch drums and some of the DDrums. Right now we have just the 6 pc maple set available. We willo have more configurations in the future.

Regards,

Randy McFarland <rmcfarland>
Sigler Music Center

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So it seems with most manufacturers -- many drums are made in China these days. That is, with labor cost so low in China, it is easy to see why the prices on many drums are quite reasonable, except for the Pearl Reference drumsets, hmmm... Where are they made?

I got my M Birch's for less than that on eBay from Fork's Drum Closet.

EDIT: They were brand new by the way.








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http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Drums-Catalina-Maple-Fusion-Shell-Pack-with-Free-16-Floor-Tom?sku=483246

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?N=100001&Ns=P_Price%7c0&Ntk=All&Ntt=mapex+pro+m&Nty=1

As for the pro m, I got mine used for 800 with hardware