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Go ahead and jump in and you won't be disappointed. Great Service at DCP. This Sonor SQ1 was a solid deal!
I spent a lot of time looking for the right, smaller kit, that I could more easily transport for rehearsals or smaller gigs. I sprung for the Catalina 4 pc w / 18” kick in piano black. The nearest competitive kits were a little cheaper, but had deal-breakers like plastic components on the snare throw-off, or strange floor tom dimensions. They also weren’t mahogany.
The most frequent complaint I heard was that the Gretsch trademark 5-lug rack tom easily went out of tune. I haven’t found that in over two weeks of almost daily play, and I hit’m pretty hard some say.
Also, right on cue, everyone said “well, once you replace the heads….” and I think that’s lazy BS. They’re coated REMOs. I’ve always played Ambassador snare heads, because I am reminiscent of elementary school band play.
I say learn to tune your drums and play through these handsome Gretsch branded heads you already bought.
I also tried to tune the kick unmuffled, because I believe in tuning. Don’t bother. I rolled up two old towels in such a way they touched both heads and it suddenly got perfect punch with the old fashioned round, felt beater I use. And that “little” 18” kick we all questioned before buying it delivers more than you need from it. My wife seemed to notice the difference even from the 22” I always played before. Thank goodness she is so indulgent of my art.
I can’t imagine wanting much (besides new snare drums, of course) any time soon. I have it set up with mostly Zildjian As. This is my kit for the foreseeable future, as at most of my rehearsals and gigs there are drums already.
Finally, Crow at Drum Center was super available via email with support to explain to me what some of the spare hardware was for.
I enjoyed the beat I got from this drum head, plus i added the evans pillow. I got what I wanted.
And the service was GREAT!!!
It’s SONOR; I knew it would be a state of the art snare and I was right!
Rock solid throne that also happens to be sharpest looking one out there. Just used it on a long gig and it felt phenomenal; not too hard and not too soft, just right.
Second Roger’s brand[new] hardware purchase. The snare stand is really cool, and smoothly functional. The tilt lever reminds of DW, and the wing nuts are pleasantly retro. Holds great,and gets small for transport.. The throne is for light duty around the shop, I tinker in the basement. A nice surprise was how well the spiral is machined. I lubed it up with a touch of modern lube, it spins effortlessly. Nice cushion.
Quality product, does exactly what it’s supposed to, keep sound low but quick sticking very nice
Awesome cymbal. It exceeds expectations with sound quality and quality of construction.
This is my first set of Sabian cymbals to own. And I just gotta say ... HO-LY COW! They are amazing! Warm and dark with a beautiful stick sound on the hats and the ride. The crashes are also warm and blend in with the music perfectly. I am thrilled with this purchase! These will be my go-to cymbals now!
I purchased my Sonor first kit from DCP this month. I've been checking out there website and watching their product videos and settled on a Sonor SQ1 in Satin Gold Metallic 24”-13”-14”. At first i was very concerned because it took so long getting my previous orders( over 10 days for drumheads) from USPS but i received my Drum kit in 3 Days through FedEx. The drums sound great and my service rep James Fulmer was great. I was gonna buy some Royal Cymbal crashes but for some reason they took down my post on Instagram so i ended up buying a set from Memphis Drum Shop. But go ahead and place an order with DCP and Sonor is great just check the hoops some of them had nicks very small pieces of chrome that made them feel rough. Sonor quality control failed there but you can't deny that Sonor Sound and now i see why they are well loved. Next up I'm getting a Canopus RFM in Purple oil next week.
It is perfect, easily installed, and works perfectly as it was meant to. It’s great!!
Rock solid and bombproof. Glad I got the heavy one. Got a beautiful LP bongo, just too heavy and uncomfortably shaped to fit between my geriatric knees for prolonged play. Drum was a snug fit in fully open position, took a single turn to secure it in place. Used a layer of thin shelf liner material to protect the upper and lower surfaces of the block, and I'm STOKED! Standing is most comfortable for me anyway. Great adjustments, heavy duty hardware, saved nearly $100 compared to other brands. I think the stabilizing bracket under the drum is an important feature, others don't have this. Thank you Drum Center of Portsmouth!
