I just prefer cast over sheet cymbals because of the sound. I've played on everything from Zildjian ZBT's to Sabian AAXs to Wuhans to the Paiste Dimensions I play now. I just prefer their sound to other, is what I mean. ^_^

Hi all, My first post here figured this was a good place to start. Been playing drums for 25 years, took a few years off and recently got back into it.

My kit:

1. Premier Projector's
2. 3 ply Birch shells with German Beech reinforced bearing edges.
3. Black Sparkle hand rubber lacquer finish
4. Two - 16x22 kick drums, 9x8 , 9x10 , 10x12 , 11x13, toms  14x14 , 16x16 Floor toms  The snare is a Yamaha maple absoulte 7x14 black sparkle finish. I also have 4 Pearl Quater toms , Aluminum shells 6x12, 6x15, 6x18, 6x21, and 3 pacific mini timbales 6", 8", 10".

I chose this kit because my other older kit is a set of Premier XPK's and I was very impressed with their sound for an entry level kit. So I new this all birch kit would sound great. Another factor was that these were used and I got a very good deal on them.

My main drum set at this time, is a  6. ply Finnish Birch kit. Made in 1988. I always wanted a custom made kit. As a pro musician i use this kit for just about everything. Heres the details,
 
EDDIE RYAN CUSTOM  drums. Green silk pearl finish. The drums were made in London. in the UK.
 
                  5.5"x14" wood, SD.
                  8"x10" ST.
                  9"X12" ST.  
                  15"X15" FT.
                  15"X18" BD.  
 
I am more than pleased with the kit . And have used it for small group,and big band  work, also for recording.
 
                  Chris.