by torpedo tom » Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:41 pm
I have made up mind partially that is. I'm getting a set of LPs, quinto, conga, and tumba. Ordering them the week before Christmas so they'll arrive the week after Christmas when I'm home. Now, for the delima. Which ones to order. I can get Classics, Salsas, Originals, or Patatos for the same price, 1K for the three. I have a set of Meinl Pros so am really wanting fiberglass drums and like the Originals so here is the question: How do the new Originals compare to the old Palasades and/or Garfields? They are the same shape with the bigger bottoms, but is the build quality better or worse on the older ones? Can someone give me a comparison of the two and in your opinion is this a good choice or should I consider the Patatos more. Which will be a more versatile set? I know it is the Indian and not the arrow, but in this casee it will be the arrow as the Indian is still a beginner. I plan on this being my last set as I will have both wood and fiberglass. Thanks for your help. TT