[Confounded]

Alright, I am currently playing a Tama Rockstar, and its been my only drum set since I stared playing 8 years ago. I love Tama, and I love my Rockstar. Over the years Ive been adding new things, but Ive just gotten to a point where I want a new drum set. There is nothing wrong at all with mine, I just need a change. I was looking at getting the next level up from my rockstar, which would be a Starclassic. The starclassic I was looking at was the Bubinga. I want to add a second floor tom, being a 18in. I went down to talk to someone about purchasing one, and realized that it was WAY WAY out of my price range, and it was now just a dream to purchase one.

I am a person who doesnt like to try new things, and me being a Tama girl, didnt want to look at new options or drum brands. The man at the drum shop told me about 2 Mapex drum sets, the Saturn, and Pro M. Both of them were what I was looking for, and in my price range. I have heard many mixed feelings about Mapex drums, the ones that I have played sounded pretty decent. Im looking to take a step up from my Tama Rockstar, and not a step down.


I was wondering if anyone had any opinions between Tama and Mapex, likes or dislikes, or any advice for me at all?

Mandy