Hey I want to replace the rack tom and floor tom on my drum kit. Not sure if I should buy new or used or what brand to get. I'm sort of a noob at this. I know I probably cannot match the color of my kit, so what do you drummers do when replacing some of your drums? Do you paint it to match? Anyone have anything to sell/trade me? 2009-06-08T23:28:25-04:00 11 2009-06-08T14:46:35-04:00 37961 false false 1827 253 1 2009-11-08T00:39:20-05:00 318 go with a custom kit man! there are tons of companies that make custom pieces for kits and may actually be able to match the color of your kit. i think darkhorse may be one? i am not that familiar with drums but i do know tons of bands get custom paint jobs on kits. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T14:49:34-04:00 1100761 29171 2009-06-08T14:49:34-04:00 im hug fan/supporter of pork pie kits. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T14:51:55-04:00 1100821 324 2009-06-08T14:51:55-04:00 Yeah, it just costs a lot of money. SJC drums does custom kits to, and it's be amazing to get one from them. I don't have the cash to spend on it though. I'd gladly do a trade for it if any one wanted to take me on it. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T14:52:11-04:00 1100831 253 2009-06-08T14:52:11-04:00 dang man i wish i hadnt of donated my old bands drumset. i would have just given it to you haha. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T14:53:21-04:00 1100861 29171 2009-06-08T14:53:21-04:00 Jeff, I have an SJC kit that was custom built for me in 2007. I am getting rid of a 10x12 (depth x width) if you're interested. I never gig with that rack tom. I highly, highly recommend SJC. Mike is my buddy and I deal specifically with him, but either he or Bryan are extremely helpful 37961 Post 2009-06-08T14:54:53-04:00 1100901 5537 2009-06-08T14:55:40-04:00 <blockquote><cite>William. said:</cite> Jeff, I have an SJC kit that was custom built for me in 2007. I am getting rid of a 10x12 (depth x width) if you're interested. I never gig with that rack tom. I highly, highly recommend SJC. Mike is my buddy and I deal specifically with him, but either he or Bryan are extremely helpful</blockquote> Yeah I'll hit up Mike again (he's a past client of ours actually) and see if we could work out a trade. Can you send me an email to jeff at gomedia.us and maybe some pics of the tom and what you would want for it? Might be interested, just looking at my options. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T15:08:37-04:00 1101111 253 2009-06-08T15:08:37-04:00 Sent. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T15:11:08-04:00 1101191 5537 2009-06-08T15:11:08-04:00 Purchasing shells separately gets tricky and often times, expensive. If I remember correctly, you have a PDP kit? Solid brand, although, they like to discontinue things. I don't think, financially, a custom kit is the way to go. Here's what I found for separate shells on Musician's Friend: <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-mounted-toms?N=100001+304767+201990+8">Mounted Toms</a> <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-acoustic-floor-toms?N=100001+304768+201990">Floor Toms</a> I would look into purchasing a mid level kit, nothing fancy. Honestly, I feel like that's PDP's strong suit... super solid, great sounding, mid levels. Check those out <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-complete-drum-sets-kits?N=100001+304831+201990">here</a>. Hopefully, this helps Jeff! 37961 Post 2009-06-08T20:26:16-04:00 1104721 1827 2009-06-08T20:27:10-04:00 Here's a couple of Toms <img src="http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m46/horsebitesdogcries/tom.jpg"> Ha, no but for real I might check Craigslist and find some stuff. You can either paint it to match or leave it be. I actually like the Mad Max looking kit when things don't match up but it sounds great. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T20:33:14-04:00 1104761 1181 2009-06-08T20:33:14-04:00 <blockquote><cite>itcamefromthesky! said:</cite> Purchasing shells separately gets tricky and often times, expensive. If I remember correctly, you have a PDP kit? Solid brand, although, they like to discontinue things. I don't think, financially, a custom kit is the way to go. Here's what I found for separate shells on Musician's Friend: <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-mounted-toms?N=100001+304767+201990+8">Mounted Toms</a> <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-acoustic-floor-toms?N=100001+304768+201990">Floor Toms</a> I would look into purchasing a mid level kit, nothing fancy. Honestly, I feel like that's PDP's strong suit... super solid, great sounding, mid levels. Check those out <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-complete-drum-sets-kits?N=100001+304831+201990">here</a>. Hopefully, this helps Jeff!</blockquote> Thanks, yeah I've got a PDP kit, I got it for $400 bucks used about 3 years ago and I'm still playing on the same snare/toms/kick. I've updated all the cymbals since then though. I could probably just get a new shell kit. That's the toms and bass drum and the appropriate hardware to take home and start playing? It comes with heads, lugs, etc right? 37961 Post 2009-06-08T21:16:21-04:00 1105031 253 2009-06-08T21:16:21-04:00 <blockquote><cite>jfinley said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>itcamefromthesky! said:</cite> Purchasing shells separately gets tricky and often times, expensive. If I remember correctly, you have a PDP kit? Solid brand, although, they like to discontinue things. I don't think, financially, a custom kit is the way to go. Here's what I found for separate shells on Musician's Friend: <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-mounted-toms?N=100001+304767+201990+8">Mounted Toms</a> <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-acoustic-floor-toms?N=100001+304768+201990">Floor Toms</a> I would look into purchasing a mid level kit, nothing fancy. Honestly, I feel like that's PDP's strong suit... super solid, great sounding, mid levels. Check those out <a href="http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/african-american-drum-co-complete-drum-sets-kits?N=100001+304831+201990">here</a>. Hopefully, this helps Jeff!</blockquote> Thanks, yeah I've got a PDP kit, I got it for $400 bucks used about 3 years ago and I'm still playing on the same snare/toms/kick. I've updated all the cymbals since then though. I could probably just get a new shell kit. That's the toms and bass drum and the appropriate hardware to take home and start playing? It comes with heads, lugs, etc right?</blockquote> Exactly. Shell kits have the shells, lugs, tension rods, stock heads, etc. Just no cymbals/hardware. I think it's a good move. 37961 Post 2009-06-08T23:28:25-04:00 1106341 1827 2009-06-08T23:28:25-04:00