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I'm going to save some cash and hopefully get a new set next summer. I'm going to consider DW drums. Guitar center has a DW collectors series for about 2200, with finish ply wrap. Are DW drums that great sounding? They seem to be more than the rest of the major brands. What do you DW users like about your set?

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I have DW drums and to me, they are my dream drums.

 

However, I got mine used (same size config/color i wanted, no compromises, quite strange) from someone who takes VERY good care of them. So I basically got a 5 pc. (10" 12" 16" floor 18"x20" kick) in ultra white marine pearl wrap with black hardware. (looks KILLER!) for $1200 (plus a double tom stand)

 

So I definately suggest getting something used, as they can be pricey. However, I couldn't be happier with my set. It looks/sounds better to me than anything I've ever played (also because I can tune fairly well) EVER. (and I've played steve smith's drumset...lol)

 

So yeah, if the sound appeals to you (it doesn't to some people, so play around with them if you can) then go for it. If you don't make any compromises on a kit, then you'll be happier in the long run.

 

Another valid point is that DW's resale value will be MUCH higher in 5 years than conaway. Hell, who knows if conaway will even be in business by 2007.

 

-Zach

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I don't see what the deal is with resale value? If you buy a custom kit, you get it built to the specs you want and the sizes you like. No problem right? So why would you want to sell them?! Go ahead, pay for the DW name and put all your money towards the endorsers.

 

DW makes nice drums, but you can buy almost the same thing from Conaway, minus the infactory made shells, dw lugs, etc. But, with Conaway you can get damn near any lugs, any color, anything basically. I'd pick Conaway. I took a chance and ordered a snare from him and I loved it. So did all my friends that played drums. Sometimes you just have to take a chance. They are keller shells, they prolly sound like every other company that uses Keller shells..Phattie, Spaun, Orange County, Precision, Medicine Man, etc.

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I've been lookin around for a new set also, but just can't pull the trigger.

I was checkin out DW's first, all there drums are top quality. IMO the snare and BD combo they have is great, but the toms seem a little dry to me with any head.

Yamaha absolutes are thinner than the maple or birch customs, but they're always on sale somewhere. Can get two rack, two floor and a BD for around the cash your talkin.

People like Conaway around here. Can custom build a set, which is pretty cool. Hard to find one around to play tho.

 

Currently the sound of Pearl Master series toms sound the best to me, but they ain't cheap.

I'd like a DW snare and BD with Pearl Master series toms.

...that would cost some cayeesh!

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I have had 2 DW sets, one being finish ply and the other satin oil. Im pretty clumsy sometimes, so I kinda trashed the finish on the satin kit, plus it was ebony satin oil so all the marks showed through even worse. The finish ply did not have a noticable mark on them. I really love the look of the wood grain that you get with the satin oils or laquers, but if you will be gigging with the kit, and or you are a bit clumsy like myself, consider the finish ply.

 

Jay

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I bought my large DW set about 15 months ago and

have not been happier with any kit I have ever

owned; the maple is warm and resonant and the

exotic veneer is just too cool. True, I payed

a buttload for them, but I can see me owning

these for the rest of my life. They are expensive,

but are they "overpriced"? That's for you to

decide; as far as I'm concerned, you get what you

pay for. In my opinion, if you're going to buy

from somebody who uses Keller shells, and you're

buying from them because they're cheaper than

DW, you might as well buy the shells yourself and

make them yourself and save even more money. If

you want the best, you'll pay for it. That being

said, you can get good deals on used DW kits on

ebay. Right now there's a guy selling a sweet

kit with zebrawood veneer (which I can verify cost

him another %30 over a standard laquer finish,)

and all he wants is $2700, which is a steal. And

nobody's bid on it yet.

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I`ve owned seven DW kits over the past five years . I bought all of them used. Five of the seven had never even been played out in a gigging situation. I was able to play each lit for awhile and then sell it for a profit. Yes, resale does matter. I`ve been able to play high end drums without it costing me anything.

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I would definitely go DW if you can afford them. They have the sound, they have the quality, and they will always hold value.

 

Even if you get a kit to your specs today, haven't we all changed our minds as we age and mature? Tastes change.

 

I know alot of guys on here live the Conway drums, but I must have missed the boat on them. I haven't seen a finish on them yet that I liked. Just my opinion. They don't seem much different than what anyone can do by going to amdrumparts.com and placing an order. The only difference is that you can probably finish them better!

 

There is a solid feel and sound from DW drums that I love. Yes they are expensive, but they also sound great.

 

Just my opinion

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i have dw's with a finish ply. I wouldn't have gotten them with a laquer. They are two years old and look brand new, and if they were laquered they'd have scratches over them. I say, get what you can afford. If you can afford the dw's go for them, i would be highly surprised if you weren't totally satisfied.

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