Ditto. I'm at five. I decided that I really don't have a kit that I wish to part with. So, either I shut off looking ... or I move the cases off my drum shelves to make room for kit number six. Hmmmm What to do ... What shall I do ... ... ...

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5 sets is a good number, assuming you have a collection of snares. Don't ever worry what other people think! Unless it's your spouse!

I have both a 60's Ludwig Clubdate 20/12/14 w/ 6.5x14 in WMP and a 1960's Gretsch RB Bop Outfit 20/13/16 w/ 5x14 in Tangerine Sparkle. I love both kits and You can't go wrong with either one. The Ludwigs are much more tonal with more resonance and ring than the Gretsch kit but both have great tone! Price wise Ludwigs will be far cheaper especially if you go for a Clubdate instead of a set of Classics.

I think 10 kits is a good number to have in terms of vintage stuff. You can hit some pretty good hallmarks with 10 in terms of available sizes, ply layups, mounting hardware styles, and years etc.

Then again if you have the money, after 10 the "research" only continues to get deeper and helps to improve your understanding of what you like! Clapping Happy2

I mean really...why put a limit on it if you have the space and can afford to check the stuff out right? I think its all about the space limitations.

-Adam

True...wish I had a little more space!

That leaves great hope for me, now at 4. I've never had (nor played) a Gretsch. Hm...

/Magnus

When it comes to the jazz sound.I have about 30 sets to pick from and to many snare's to count all drums are from 1930's up to 1969. 10 Ludwig,6 Gretsch,1 Rogers,1 Camco,6 Sonor,5 Slingerland-{radio kings},1 Leedy,1 W.F.L.,and a few mix and match sets from the 30's.Most of the sets are 20.12.14 or 18.12.14. The 30's sets have the bigger bass drums 27 1/2" and 28" mix makers Ludwig,Leedy,S/L...I find i play each set by the sound that the poeple iam working with are looking for.When i rent out sets to the studio's i would say its 50/50 Ludwig and Gretsch in both sizes of bass drums 18".20".But when it comes down to picking a set i like the best well iam a Ludwig guy.....Mikey

For Classic Good Looks and verve, you can't beat the Gretsch RB.

For sweet resonant warmth, and sustain, the Luds win out...

Sittin' at 16 kits,,,oh my! 3 Gretsch, 6 Ludwig, 2 Rogers, 2 Sonor Tear Drop...3 MIJ, 40 snares! Parts up the ying yang....:)

Running out of room....Excited

If you have the opportunity to try a Gretsch, do it. Round Badge or Early Stop Sign Badge will produce that "Great Gretsch Sound" everyone raves about.

My 14 year old son was bitten by the Gretsch Bug. He loves the sound, especially the bass drum. He'd rather play his 12/14/20 Gretsch kit than his 12/13/16/22 Pearl kit. Of course he may have had a litlle persuasion. ;)

So many factors involved in that "jazz" sound. Shell plys, shell size, heads, and tuning. Just buy more kits. I like Mikey's solution. Cool Dude

- Tim