[deanc54]

Hey Luke,

Great recommendations! I may be a bit prejudiced, but I would vote for the TAMA Imperialstars. I checked them out when I was shopping for a new set, and really liked the work and quality TAMA has built into this set. A great affordable set for the money, and you can find really good deals if you shop around some. As for cymbals, I played the Sabian B8's for a couple of years and found them to be pretty darn good for the price. I play Sabian XS20's now, and am very satisfied. The TAMA Roadpro hardware is really bomb proof. I pack mine up and drag it around at least three or four times a month all over the southern part of the state of Idaho. To me, quality hardware is a must. I HATE dinking around with cheap hardware, especially if you are getting ready to perform. I was the spare part king until I went with the TAMA Roadpro line. Get the absolute best stuff you can afford, even if you have to save a bit more and wait a little longer.