Contrasting the DWs

In my previous post. $6500, (I am including the cost of purchasing 2 bass drum pedals and a snare stand that are not included), was the price for a very nice clear DW drum set. Now, I present an alternative for $2000. This double bass drums comes with a bass drum pedal for each, plus cymbals and a decent rack.

Obviously, beyond the $4500 price difference, the clear DW drum set for $6000 goes with my Ludwig Vistalite set where as this DW drum set for $2000 does not match. 

Here is the link to my previous post: https://prhmusic.blogspot.com/2022/02/beautiful-dws.html

It's fun to think about things I will never have to make a decision about because I will never own either of these two drum sets. I don't think I will ever sell my Ludwig Vistalite set - one time I offered to sell it to one of Alex's co-workers at UNI for $10,000... which basically means I didn't want to sell it. 

Beautiful DWs

Look at this gorgeous this Drum Workshop (DW) Clear Acrylic drum set!

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I would absolutely love to have this in my basement! I already can imagine an integration with my 5 piece Ludwig Vistalite set - having 3 24" bass drums - 5 floor toms (3 in this set, plus 2 that I already have), plus the Rata Toms and a Gong Bass Drum. Here are more details:

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DW Collector’s Series Clear Acrylic 11pc Kit
* 24x16 Bass Drum (02)
* 10x9 Tom
* 13x10 Tom
* 14x14 Floor Tom w/legs
* 16x16 Floor Tom w/legs
* 18x16 Floor Tom w/legs
* 20x16 Gong Bass Drum
* 14x6.5 Snare
* 6x17 Rata Tom
* 6x18 Rata Tom
Includes the following:
* DW 3000 Series Double Tom Stand (02)
* DW 3000 Series Double Tom Stand 0(2)
* Drum Seeker nylon bags with fleece interior
Not included:
* Snare stand
* Bass drum pedals
Condition:
* Drums and heads are new, never played. Display only wear and tear.
* Crack in one bass drum. Does not affect sound or shape.
Price:
* $6,000.00 / cash only

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Wait, what? I spend $6000 and I have to then get a snare stand and two bass drum pedals? A cheap snare stand is under $100. If I were to purchase a new bass drum pedal, there's no question which pedal I would purchase: a Ludwig Speed King. While I have two in my basement right now, I would buy two new bass drum pedals for my new drum set. How much? Between $338 and $398 so, with tax and possibly shipping, I'll overestimate and say $500.

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I had better get used to admiring the picture of this drum set because I will never own it.