CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) I don't really care too much for RotoToms. They are a cool idea when used as they are designed, to be like small tympanum, but nobody really uses them that way. They are more often used as substitutes for normal toms. The main reason I don't like them is the lack of shell. Drum tone is all about the wood (well any instrument for that matter). All you get from the Rotos is head tone, which is kind of smacky. They do not cut very well in a live situation because without the shell they lack volume and projection. If you just want extra toms to hit then they are fine but I consider them far from ideal. With good drums available for inexpensive prices these days there is little reason to use them for anything other than accent percussion, like timbales, wood blocks or cowbells, etc. But that's me. Edited July 25, 2006 by CygnusX-1Bk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jul 25 2006, 01:30 PM) I don't really care too much for RotoToms. They are a cool idea when used as they are designed, to be like small tympanum, but nobody really uses them that way. They are more often used as substitutes for normal toms. The main reason I don't like them is the lack of shell. Drum tone is all about the wood (well any instrument for that matter). All you get from the Rotos is head tone, which is kind of smacky. They do not cut very well in a live situation becaue without the shell they lack volume and projection. If you just want extra toms to hit then they are fine but I consider them far from ideal. With good drums available for inexpensive prices these days there is little reason to use them form anything other than accent percussion, like timbales, wood blocks or cowbells, etc. But that's me. I agree wholeheartedly. You have nothing to gain by getting rototoms unless as auxiliary percussion once you have all the toms you need. I had them when I first started to "make my 5 piece an 8 piece", but what I got was shallow sounding drums that don't project hardly at all with no tonal characteristics like a drum shell provides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) A few years back I used to use a 6,8 and 10 inch set of rototoms with my 5 piece kit and I found that the small sized roto's REALLY kicked in the high end as they should and the sound really projectd way above the loudness of the guitars. I think it's just the bigger , low end Rototoms that may not project as well. Edited July 31, 2006 by different strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Remo set of 6, 8, 10 goes on MF for $230 with a stand and i think clear pins...but don't quote me on the heads...I might get a set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 QUOTE (RushDrummer @ Jul 25 2006, 10:49 AM) QUOTE (mortkort @ Jul 24 2006, 07:20 PM) thanks! but what about the rototoms? I love my roto toms. Bought them on ebay for about $75. They had some wear and tear, but I'm happy with the sound of them. They will be a part of my kit so long as I drum. There are some nice deals here... Roto Toms on eBay. ...Remos normally go for $200-$300 from what I've seen, so if you're just testing the waters, this might be your best bet. Look around, I'm sure a bargain can be found on ebay. Holy crap! I can't believe how cheap Rototom knockoffs are now! Hell, in 1983 Remo Rototoms were $175! lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 QUOTE (different strings @ Jul 31 2006, 04:58 AM) A few years back I used to use a 6,8 and 10 inch set of rototoms with my 5 piece kit and I found that the small sized roto's REALLY kicked in the high end as they should and the sound really projectd way above the loudness of the guitars. I think it's just the bigger , low end Rototoms that may not project as well. Put them next to the same size concert toms and get back to me. Mass equals volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Here's my kit as it was on Saturday when my band recorded our first demo cd and it was my first time of recording something so it was a great experience. We recorded 3 songs and the best bit was i didn't use a click track. It was very difficult getting in the booth so they decided to keep me in there to record all the parts so i was stuck in it for half an hour sweating away. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/Stickman1984/Mykitinthestudio.jpg Edited September 4, 2006 by Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 ^^^ Nice kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/munupy/Olddrumkit1988.jpg Its not my recent drum kit but I found an old pic of my first real Pearl kit from 1988 ..was 18 then- lost some better photos -oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 QUOTE (YYZ Working Man @ Oct 2 2006, 01:36 AM) http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/munupy/Olddrumkit1988.jpg Its not my recent drum kit but I found an old pic of my first real Pearl kit from 1988 ..was 18 then- lost some better photos -oh well I whis i had a kit like that. Aww.... I want a drumset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkDS Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Good stuff guys... Stickman - Beautiful drums, but you guys are killing me with trying to emulate Neil's tom arrangement. I'm not big on unsolicited advice, but I feel the need to intervene Do yourself a favor and put those things down there where you can get a stick on them without giving yourself a hernia! (I'm just kidding dude.... I was once the guy with 30 roto-toms trying to be Alex Van Halen!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkDS Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Here's my junk.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/KirkDS/Drums/DSC01866.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/KirkDS/Drums1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 QUOTE (KirkDS @ Oct 2 2006, 10:39 AM) Here's my junk.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/KirkDS/Drums/DSC01866.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/KirkDS/Drums1.jpg Awesome set mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 nice kit kirk- i saw you doin the yyz fills on them - great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl-Strk Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Nice Kit!! But that vintage Tama poster of Neil caught my eye too!!! That`s a classic!! Ya`ll take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) wow!!!!!!! I found one when i was 15- 16 with my first band on my first real kit 7 peice Westburys- "check out the mullet" this is about 1985-86 I still jam with my guitar player "Smiley" http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/munupy/tn2.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/munupy/tn.jpg then upgraded in 88 or 89 to Pearl PM7 posted before - http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/munupy/Olddrumkit1988.jpg the new kit to come later Edited October 4, 2006 by YYZ Working Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I've got a Roland TD-8 electronic kit and a Mapex M Birch acoustic kit. Roland: TD-8 Module 1 FD-7 - Hi Hat Pedal 1 PD-7 - Hi Hat 1 PD-120 - Snare 1 KD-120 - Kick 2 CY-12R/C - Cymbal 3 PD-80 - Tom 1 PD-80R - it's actually a snare, but i use it as a tom. Red TD-10 Rack Mapex: 2 cowbells 22" x 18" kick 10" x 8" tom 12" x 9" rack tom 13" x 10" rack tom 16" x 16" floor tom 5"-1/2" x 14" snare Remo Heads AA Medium Ride 20"/51cm AA Medium Crash 16"/41 cm Medium Crash 16" Regular Hats 14"/36 cm all cymbals are Sabian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 QUOTE (drummerboy @ Oct 16 2006, 09:32 PM) I've got a Roland TD-8 electronic kit and a Mapex M Birch acoustic kit. Roland: TD-8 Module 1 FD-7 - Hi Hat Pedal 1 PD-7 - Hi Hat 1 PD-120 - Snare 1 KD-120 - Kick 2 CY-12R/C - Cymbal 3 PD-80 - Tom 1 PD-80R - it's actually a snare, but i use it as a tom. Red TD-10 Rack Mapex: 2 cowbells 22" x 18" kick 10" x 8" tom 12" x 9" rack tom 13" x 10" rack tom 16" x 16" floor tom 5"-1/2" x 14" snare Remo Heads AA Medium Ride 20"/51cm AA Medium Crash 16"/41 cm Medium Crash 16" Regular Hats 14"/36 cm all cymbals are Sabian Cool drumset drummerboy! Is the Pearl Forum a nice beginner set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 If you mean the new 2005 forum drum set with only one cymbal, then no i don't think that that is a good beginner drum set. you should get a different kit with a crash and a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 QUOTE (drummerboy @ Oct 23 2006, 08:48 PM) If you mean the new 2005 forum drum set with only one cymbal, then no i don't think that that is a good beginner drum set. you should get a different kit with a crash and a ride What about the Pearl Target? I can buy a pack whit 2 cymbals and a hihat or something to get better cymbals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Yes, that's what you should get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 QUOTE (drummerboy @ Oct 25 2006, 11:46 PM) Yes, that's what you should get. but i am wondering about ddrum? they look cool and isn't so expensive either i think, do they make good drums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 pearls are great but stick with the stage/session /or master these are the top 3 in order master being #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'm looking at a kit like this one for small piano bar type gigs: http://bidvalue.com/GP75WR.jpg Features:10 inch High-Hat Cymbals15 inch crash/ride CymablGenuine Maple Wood ShellsDurable PVC CoveredAdjustable Tom MountsClear Polymer Heads8 Inch Snare with Throw-off (8 lugs)15 Ince Floor Bass (16 lugs)10 inch tom, (10 lugs)Heavy Duty Chain Drive Bass PedalCow BellDrum Stickse-Bay Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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