Members JBrig Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ok, I got the laser ivory studio set up today. I was playing the Gretsch Catalina maple. The Saturns are 4 ply maple and 2 inner plies of walnut. My review so far is as follows: I was blown away by the color! Just awsomel! The overall workmanship of the drum is excellent. I love the mounting system, it is fixed under the lug casing. It does not come off when you change heads. I immediately put Evans G-2 heads on and got them in place. I will try Evans hydraulics, I like a wetter fat sound. Anyway, I am most impressed with the floor toms and kick drum. I can now say you loose nothing in way of tone or "growl" by going with hanging toms. They are thunderous! Much more than my Gretsch floor toms. The Kick is amazing. It sounds so full and warm. I can't imagine the 24 inch. I use a super kick2 head. The tom mout is removable with no holes in the bass drum for a virgin look, very cool. The 12 and 14 sound great but I will try different heads and tuning to make them sound better. My Gretsch 12 and 14 sounded as good, and thats not a bad thing. I know the Saturns have a much larger range. I tried alot of kits before choosing these and I saved alot of cash and got an awsome kit. And the color! It changes shades with every movment. The sparkle is amzing, you have to see it in person. Overall, I am very impressed with the quality, craftsmanship and sound of the Saturns. they are what everyone who knows told me they would be. They would appear and sound to be much more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockBass Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by JBrig I will try Evans hydraulics, I like a wetter fat sound. Sounds like the reason I like Aqualung's mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members farfignewgon Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nice. i just got the same kit (same color too) a couple months ago. fantastic kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puck Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Congrats on the kit. Saturns are sweet. I have 1 with the 24" kick. Huge sounding. AS for heads. Try a coated 2 ply head before going to hydros. I use the evans g2 coated on mine. I just haven't been pleased with the sound of clear heads on the kit. The hydros sound good behind the kit, but kill the tone of the drum. sounds dead 5 feet away. Just my opinion though. I really love the tuning range on the Saturns. So wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aqualung211 Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by RockBass Sounds like the reason I like Aqualung's mom. why i ought:mad: count your lucky stars uts the internet:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mraia Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by RockBass Sounds like the reason I like Aqualung's mom. buddy, you have a deathwish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockBass Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by aqualung211 why i ought:mad: count your lucky stars uts the internet:mad: I hope I didn't really offend you. Truth be told, I enjoy talking {censored} with you. Plus, since I now own a Sonor kit too, we've got a bond or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JBrig Posted September 27, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ok, I am throwing the hydros away. Way to dead. I may try single ply coated ambassadors. If anyone has used these on their toms, feedback would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by JBrig Ok, I am throwing the hydros away. Way to dead. I may try single ply coated ambassadors. If anyone has used these on their toms, feedback would be appreciated. don't throw them away! "the drumhead can also be... a hat." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aqualung211 Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Originally posted by RockBass I hope I didn't really offend you. Truth be told, I enjoy talking {censored} with you. Plus, since I now own a Sonor kit too, we've got a bond or something. we have no bond at all. i wish death and suffering upon you. you have officially made a "list" that the devil and myself (were old pals) check every five years. expect a visit some time between now and March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mraia Posted September 27, 2006 Members Share Posted September 27, 2006 Why cant I stay pissed at Aqua? I laugh my ass off at 90% of his posts:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aqualung211 Posted September 28, 2006 Members Share Posted September 28, 2006 Originally posted by mraia Why cant I stay pissed at Aqua?I laugh my ass off at 90% of his posts:thu: because you have a hidden lust for large hairy men;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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