would this be a better kit than my pulse kit? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ddrum-Diablo-Punx-5Piece-Drum-Set-with-Side-Snare-Chill?sku=445244








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it's one of their lower end kits,
with all the talk about their bad bearing edges
i would only go with their high end kits..
but that's just me

well i need a good kit under 500 that has 18 and 16" floor toms and either a 13 or 12" rack tom and a really deep bass and snare i dont think there are any so just 1 bass 2 floor toms a snare and 1 rack tom so a 5 peice are there any cheap sets that have those sizes for under 500 or 600 cause i thought i was getting 1500 this summer but my boss called and cut my hours big time so..








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pulse double bass kit
sabian xs20 cymbals
tama hardware
remo heads
regal tip =)
www.myspace.com/thedrummerboyoftheworld

http://www.guitarcenter.com/ddrum-Dominion-Dominator-5-Piece-Maple-Drum-Kit-443611-i1170287.gc

this kit has the tom sizes you're looking for,
and it's a higher end ddrum..
but it's a little more then your budget..
i'd either say save up or get a used shell pack

basswood isn't bad, i've been really happy with my dominion maple, ddrum is defiantly quality stuff!








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I'v seen sets with 100% birch shells in that price range. Birch is a more desirable wood than basswood by far








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b b253 wrote:

would this be a better kit than my pulse kit? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ddrum-Diablo-Punx-5Piece-Drum-Set-with-Side-Snare-Chill?sku=445244

Yes, its better than your pulse kit.

I own a diablo 6 piece. It was worth $500 to me. Its a sexy kit...its the all white. That said, I bought it as a practice kit. The bearing edges are horible. I'm having them redone by a friend so no big expense. This kit would never hold up to the rigors and demands of my show schedule. The hardware would never last. Its a b$&@h to tune with the crappy edges. But if its a starter kit and isn't going to be set up and tore down all the time then go for it.

To be honest, you can't expect much for $500. There are pics of it on the "show your drums" category.

Good luck!

~S








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