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EdRodriguez99
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 Posted - February 21 2010 : 12:06:13 PM
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| Im going to buy my first drumset and dont know what to buy a drumset with 2 mounted toms and 1 floor tom or, 2 floor toms and 1 mounted tom. Which type should i get? I would be playing punk rock like blink 182 stuff and the heaviest i would get would be system of a down(which arent really super heavy) |
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dbdrumsbass
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - February 21 2010 : 12:24:02 PM
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I would suggest playing both setups and seeing which works best for you. I grew up on a 4-piece kit, so I have no issues with the distance of a single mounted tom to a floor tom (or pair of floor toms). Others don't like that big space, which is where a standard 5-piece would be more beneficial.
I think that is a more effective approach to which setup will work for you better, rather than picking a setup that would suit more of your music style...the SIZES of the drums, however, may be more of a factor than the setup when considering your new kit.
Good luck with your purchase, and welcome to the forum!! |
Danny "dB" Berton
www.dannyberton.com
DW "Collectors Series" maple kit with MAY internal mic system
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geezerdrummer56@yahoo.com
New Member
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - February 21 2010 : 8:38:53 PM
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| i agree with dbdrumbass as far as a 5pc set. as far as rideing toms get a 11" and 12".you have more surface to hit. besides you can get more of a tuneing range which makes them sound better depending on what kind of heads you use. i would try evans ec2. you might like whats already on the drums. |
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MisterMarimba
Moderator
USA
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Posted - February 22 2010 : 01:52:48 AM
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| Honestly, if you can afford it, I would suggest both... two mounted toms and two floor toms. This will give you flexibility for later if you ever want them or want different sizes for different projects. |
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dbdrumsbass
Junior Member
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - February 22 2010 : 08:58:00 AM
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Originally posted by MisterMarimba
Honestly, if you can afford it, I would suggest both... two mounted toms and two floor toms. This will give you flexibility for later if you ever want them or want different sizes for different projects.
Great advice! Speaking of, how much money are you thinking about spending? That will determine a lot when trying to offer advice. |
Danny "dB" Berton
www.dannyberton.com
DW "Collectors Series" maple kit with MAY internal mic system
DW 9000-series Hardware
Zildjian Hats/Crashes/Ride ; Dream Chinas
Vater "Power 5A" sticks
Roc-n-Soc drum throne
SKB cases |
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MisterMarimba
Moderator
USA
1322 Posts |
Posted - February 22 2010 : 09:07:31 AM
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Yeah, I usually just play a four-piece kit, but I bought three mounted toms (8", 10", 12") and two floor toms (14" and 16") because I wanted the finish to match well and I wanted to have plenty of options for future projects. Especially since I play stuff like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZc8LUj_fs |
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dbdrumsbass
Junior Member
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - February 22 2010 : 10:19:40 AM
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Originally posted by MisterMarimba
Yeah, I usually just play a four-piece kit, but I bought three mounted toms (8", 10", 12") and two floor toms (14" and 16") because I wanted the finish to match well and I wanted to have plenty of options for future projects.
That's how I roll (tom sizes) and it is nice to have all those options, I must admit!! I'll have to check out the YouTube clip later... |
Danny "dB" Berton
www.dannyberton.com
DW "Collectors Series" maple kit with MAY internal mic system
DW 9000-series Hardware
Zildjian Hats/Crashes/Ride ; Dream Chinas
Vater "Power 5A" sticks
Roc-n-Soc drum throne
SKB cases |
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m2112
Drums In The Sandz of Time
USA
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Posted - February 23 2010 : 12:38:29 PM
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| I play a 4 pc Hipgig and if I were to add another tom, I would seriously consider a lower pitch tom than my 14" before adding one smaller than my 10". I've been through the cycle of nice kit-big kit-bigger kit-no room for the bigger kit-sold bigger kit-bought smaller kit thing and have really had the most fun discovering the less is more style of playing and pulling more voices out of a 4 pc with technique and skill. So, that being said, I vote for adding the 2nd floor tom. |
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Beatle Drummer
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USA
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Which is better 2 mounted toms or 2 floor toms?
