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Can you expand a drumset later an get same finish ?

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Hello,

First time here. I don't know anything about drums but my son (13) has started playing and he is crazy about it (Seems like he is pretty gifted according to his teacher).

Anyway, we decided to ignore the noise and get him a acoustic drum set (he doesn't like electric, and we might as well buy something he will enjoy and play. We went around in stores and I looked on the web but I have questions

1) I would rather buy a better set with fewer components so he can complete later but seems like sets change pretty much every year (at least their finish). Is it possible to reorder old finish ? I went to a specialty store, I talked with the salesman. He explained that Ludwig sets (Keystone) made in US, you could reorder for a very long time (10 - 20 years or more). So we looked at sets and colors on catalog. When back home, I looked at the web and it was Keystone X with total different finishes already. So is it realistic to buy a more expensive and complete later or you buy what you need now then sell the whole set and buy another one ?

Another recommendation was PDP (concept). While my son is starting with Drum, he has already played 5 years of guitar and he is very enthusiastic about it so I would idk to buy something he will keep even if it is a little more up front. Generally I try to buy good quality items the first time and keep them very long but I am not sure what makes sense here.

Anything else I should know before buying a set ? Also looking at used ones.

Thanks for your input,

Yves

Posted on 8 years ago
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Finishes come and go all the time, and unless you get a classic sparkle or a solid wrap you run the risk of not being able to match it later on.

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
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From TheElectricCompany

Finishes come and go all the time, and unless you get a classic sparkle or a solid wrap you run the risk of not being able to match it later on.

Exactly! Even the "classic" sparkles can change shades over time, too.

-Mark

Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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While I can't argue that many colors have changed through the years, I think more recently it has become much easier to buy a kit today and match a color in 10 years. Now I can't speak for every company. But with my Tama Starclassic & Pearl Session Maple ( both sets I have aren't made any more ) but I can still have either company make me a matching add on drum, would have to be custom ordered but can be done. I feel it's easier with higher end gear. Mid to low end gear, your chances are much thinner as those sets change every other year in color,hardware,sizes,etc...

- Now Tama does still make Starclassic drums & Pearl does make sessions. However. The new sessions aren't Maple ( just the Masters are ) and My Starclassic set is Birch. Now it's all Birch / Bubinga or Maple.

So again I think it just depends on the level of kit you get. Personally I'd go for a nice used kit that's higher end. Maybe stick with a simpler color black,white,etc... Something that can always be matched with much more ease than many of the other choices.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
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Yes probably, but get him the best small kit of the best quality you can afford. That little kit will probably serve him for years.

The days of mega kits have passed, but if he desires a bigger, or different sized kit in the future he will aspire to it and seek it out. A little jazz kit, a bigger poppy rocky bluesy kit, a double bass drum metal kit. Maybe just a double pedal will do.

I spent my years on a 22" 12" 13" 16" Rogers R360 with a Slinger student snare from 11-25 and did everything on it. I bought some cheap Maxwin Concert 8" and 10" toms when I was 18 and used them for a bit cause it was the 80's.

If your that worried then just buy black wrapped drums. But I don't believe it will ever be a problem.

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60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
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Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Buy him a vintage kit. The kits from the 50's-70's are the professional kits of their day and they still sound excellent!

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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The Ludwig Keystone X would be a great kit to have because it sounds great and is a pro-level kit at a great price. I like the lugs and hardware of the Keystone X too. I believe the resale value of the Keystone X would be higher than the PDP.

It's a guess as to whether or not you could order an add-on 10 years later with the same finish as the Keystone X's have somewhat new finishes. I'd say it would be a safe bet within 3 years from now, but maybe longer with the sparkle or glitter finishes.

Posted on 8 years ago
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