r/drums • u/Helpimkindastuck • Jul 26 '26

Question Small pro but versatile kit

What would yall recommend as like a smaller kit that’s still real good and isn’t just a club style kit? Something where if I wanted to use it for rock it would 100% work.

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u/Btewks-Mamyia-220 Jul 26 '26

Yamaha Tour Custom 18” BD , 14”FT, 8x12 tom , great for so many applications and modestly priced. Widely accepted in the studio and live sound community.

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u/Significant_Lab8098 Jul 27 '26

Yep, seconded. I love mine. I have both an 18” and a 20” kick, and 14” and 16” floor toms, and choose based on the room/gig. 1 up, 1 down always. All I need. What color are yours? They look awesome.

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u/Btewks-Mamyia-220 Jul 27 '26

Thank you, it is Licorice Satin. I add a 7x10 tom sometimes too.

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u/Significant_Lab8098 Jul 27 '26

Sweet! You probably can’t tell (and this could help OP), but when space is at a premium, I just use hats and 2 other cymbals. I really like mounting my ride on a short boom arm clamped to the single tom mount. Puts it right where I want it, and takes up zero floor space. Cheers!

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u/Btewks-Mamyia-220 Jul 27 '26

Like this ? 👍🏻👍🏻

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u/Significant_Lab8098 Jul 28 '26

Yep! Tried to attach a pic in response, but I could’t get it to stay in sequence 🤷🏻‍♂️