Members sa9023 Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 I have a Pulse 5-Piece, and it doesn't sound the greatest, but I'm sure it would sound reletively well in a live situation. My question is, do you think it would last in a band situation? I know I'm going to upgrade sooner or later, but who knows when that will be, and my friend wants me to be in his band. Oh, and it would be a metal band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gcdrummer Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 If you can play well enough for the band, your kit should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lsits Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 The first upgrade would be to get quality heads. Remo, Evans, Aquarian. Probably improve the sound 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 The first upgrade would be to get quality heads. Remo, Evans, Aquarian. Probably improve the sound 100%. +1 Good heads can make even a crappy drum set sound decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vinniewannabe Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 +1 Good heads can make even a crappy drum set sound decent. And even better if you knew how to tune those new heads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 And even better if you knew how to tune those new heads! Say no more . My kits just an older set of Rockstars, and right now they sound killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rayboomboom Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 I got to put together one of the Pulse kits for a kid I know. I was somewhat impressed by what you get for the money. They didn't sound bad when I put some decent heads on them. One big thing I did was go around to every screw, nut and bolt and secure them. 99% of the ones I turned were loose to some degree. Especially the lug screws, that will help keep it in tune. Also, make sure to lube all the tension rods and any other moving parts with a good quality lug lube. Check out your Local music or drum shop for one. Doing those little things will take a bit of time but will make that kit last much longer. They obviously put those drums together as quickly as possible with little attention to detail (keeps the cost down). If I needed a backup kit I would consider getting one. The main thing is how well you play. And of course HAVE FUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mparsons Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 Pulse will be fine for live use, if you get good heads and tune them. They won't sound "great", but they will sound "good enough". Avoid buying crappy cymbals at all costs! Look on ebay, craigslist, etc. to get good quality used cymbals for cheap. Also consider trades and other things of that nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 I have a Pulse 5-Piece, and it doesn't sound the greatest, but I'm sure it would sound reletively well in a live situation. My question is, do you think it would last in a band situation? I know I'm going to upgrade sooner or later, but who knows when that will be, and my friend wants me to be in his band. Oh, and it would be a metal band. I have a Pulse kit in my teaching studio. After only a year the bass pedal has come apart at the hinge at the heel of the pedal. The hi hat stand has also come apart where the rod connects to the pedal. It will last, but I bet you'll be doing some repair work. My suggestion is when you play live don't forget your tools and some duct tape. My Iron Cobra on the other hand hasn't been touched other than playing it for the last seven years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sa9023 Posted July 11, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 Wow, you guys make me feel much better! I have Remo pinstripes, and I'm gonna try emperors next time I change the heads. Powerstroke 3 on snare and Powersonic on bass. I've got a Pearl P-122TW double pedal, and have started upgrading the cymbals, kind of. They are better than the pulse ones. I have pulse hats and crash/ride, paiste crash, and a sabian china (you could have just looked at my signature for this info). I need to get a new snare stand because the Pulse one is absolutely a dump design, and the threads are stripping on it. I also need to get a hi-hat stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theDan Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 http://www.westcoastdrums.com/dwpax7sedr.htmlgood metal kit, cheap too. that should be your future kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sa9023 Posted July 11, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 http://www.westcoastdrums.com/dwpax7sedr.htmlgood metal kit, cheap too. that should be your future kit. I may be getting that shell pack later on this year, or next, or the year after that........! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted July 11, 2007 Members Share Posted July 11, 2007 It's all in the tuning. If those drums are round, with a good bearing edge, they should be able to sound great. I posted a Dave Weckl tuning thread...have a look...and anyone of us can enhance that info as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twosticks Posted July 12, 2007 Members Share Posted July 12, 2007 Wow, you guys make me feel much better! I have Remo pinstripes, and I'm gonna try emperors next time I change the heads. Powerstroke 3 on snare and Powersonic on bass. I've got a Pearl P-122TW double pedal, and have started upgrading the cymbals, kind of. They are better than the pulse ones. I have pulse hats and crash/ride, paiste crash, and a sabian china (you could have just looked at my signature for this info). I need to get a new snare stand because the Pulse one is absolutely a dump design, and the threads are stripping on it. I also need to get a hi-hat stand. My first set was an entry level set and did fine with better heads and cymbals. But yes, you really do need to replace the hardware and stands for just that reason that the entry level hardware stripps out so easily. Replacing the hi-hat stand, hardware and cheaper cymbals will make as big of a difference as when you replaced the Pulse kick pedal with the Pearl, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted July 12, 2007 Members Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have a Pulse kit in my teaching studio. After only a year the bass pedal has come apart at the hinge at the heel of the pedal. The hi hat stand has also come apart where the rod connects to the pedal. It will last, but I bet you'll be doing some repair work. My suggestion is when you play live don't forget your tools and some duct tape. My Iron Cobra on the other hand hasn't been touched other than playing it for the last seven years. Please retract my statement. The kit in my teaching studio is an Excel, not a Pulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted July 12, 2007 Members Share Posted July 12, 2007 Please retract my statement. The kit in my teaching studio is an Excel, not a Pulse. Like the Spreadsheet? You really do make a "power" point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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