What do acrylic drums sound like

I think many would agree that while acrylics are great, they are a cool "second" kit to a traditional wood kit. Hi, I've got a 80' sonor acryl drums i think it sounds really good, by the way I'm looking for a 18' floor tom in red for it. This kind of kit is very convenient for small clubs. CD Drums - 2. Deathmetalconga Platinum Member. To me this is absolutely the wrong reason to drop allot of cash on a kit. Doesn't matter how cool the kit looks if it doesn't sound good.

Sure I like people to tell me my kit looks nice but if I'm playing out I want them to first say, man those sound great!

For the money you're going to drop on an acrylic kit you can have a sweet custom or even stock wood kit that can look killer and sound just as good as they look. Keep in mind acrylics scratch easily so you need some super nice cases probably foam lined and allot of care when transporting and setting up. I played on a few different ones years ago and they were o. I just didn't like the sound. It's your money to do with as you please but if it were me I'd invest it in a high quality, yamaha, pear, tama, dw or spaun wood kit and end up with a kit that could last me forever!

Tylerdrums Senior Member. Well i have not owned a set since i have only owned 2 sets my cb and now my yamaha LucaCimarusti Member. I LOVE my acrylics. LucaCimarusti said:. XAydMary Junior Member. I had a set of late 70's vintage Ludwig Vistalites and they can't hold a candle to the sound I get with my modern acrylics. Much warmer sound. Last edited: Jun 30, You must log in or register to reply here.

They certainly have a mystique about them, especially on stage. Carl p REF said:. To be honest, I have never seen one here so never heard one live I am not a fan of the look to be even more honest. Count me as a fan. Treviso1 DFO Master. I love em' too. Very fat and wet sounding drums.

I love the way the sticks feel on them too. While they certainty have their place in drumming history and tons of folks enjoy them, I have never had a desire to own one. So I dont think I "hate" them, I'm just slightly left of "not interesting to me". Fat Drummer said:. View attachment View attachment View attachment View attachment I had a Vistalite kit when I was a teen and used them when I first started gigging in junior college.

They were the swirl pattern in black and white. Despite nostalgia, to be honest, we never became lovers or even good friends. Back then there was no internet, Youtube, or forum to guide me.

I think I could figure out how to tune them this time around FloydZKing fire bad! Joined Aug 5, Messages 6, Reaction score Love 'em, looks and sound. It used to pain me that acrylics had a reputation for sounding bad, as it was established in the dark ages of tuning. The modern ones are better made and sound better as a result, but healthy 70s acrylics sound great too.

Why is that Ludwig's Vistalite drums are "rolled" with a seam, but other companies can make them seamless? The few I've actually struck with a stick sounded really nice. Beefsurgeon Well-Known Member. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Tarkus Today at PM. Replies 4 Views It's just a sad fact of life for the working musician. Originally Posted by N2Bluz. I think the sound of the drums certainly makes a difference in the overall production.

I definitely strive for the sound that I want out front I think it's a big part of what gives my band its personality. I just don't think the majority of the audience realizes it. We just started playing a venue that mic's everything. The sound guy always cranks up the drums and has the toms and kick drum so loud that the whole place vibrates.

It completely throws me off. Trying to play with feeling and dynamics is pointless and impossible. Before we play there again in 2 weeks, I'm gonna stop in and talk to him about our sound. We'll see what happens. Actually, his proposition was if I got a set of acrylics, he would give me a whole set of mics for them he owns a microphone company and a set of his top of the line drum mics costs almost as much as the kit.

I saw a used Fibes clear set at GC this weekend, and they were in great shape for their age. I've decided though that I can't justify even to myself getting another kit. Sorry, but to me music is not as much a visual medium as an aural one. I suppose if you're in an "over the top" act like a Kiss or maybe a Motley Crue type outfit then that's another story.

If it's a serious musical group, of any genre, then it's all sound. My idea of a good show is watching musical geniuses astound me with their virtuoso performances. But I'm an old guy who isn't into explosions and strobes etc on stage Originally Posted by noreastbob. I may have mentioned this before It was very cool. Enjoy the Music!

Just bumping this up since I mentioned this issue at the top of this thread. I found a fairly new Pearl Crystal Beat on CL showing signs of spider cracks around the floor tom leg bracket. If this was my kit, I'd be pissed. Originally Posted by late8. I only have so much willpower. I will post pics when they arrive. Hope you like them for more than their looks.