Der Trommler Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I know...I love gear too....Are you talking of Phillipino Mahogany or African? Pearl is ok....in tuning, from most things I was taught is to have every lug sound the same, that made it pretty hard for me to do so. I mean I did it fairly well but I didn't like it as much. The Gretsch phillipino mahogany I don't think is being made anymore. It would be a hybrid (like the Tama Rockstars etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Jun 18 2006, 03:47 AM) QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jun 18 2006, 03:39 AM) Kazz, now if you had 4 pedals for the other side you'd still be 4 shy of Bozzio's enormo kit. Talk about remote pedals. Damn! But that's cool Kazz. Nice job on that. I, myself, am deeply jealous. I can see the Hernandez influence. I saw him with Eddie Palmieri last year. F***ing amazing. He did an awesome ostinato with his left foot on a floor mounted block. It was a stunning display of independence. So the piccolo tom is a wood shell? No they don't make the wood shells anymore. It's a chrome jobby. El Negro is amazing....When he starts those ostinato patterns, WHOA! The only other drummer I've seen do something similar is Akira Jimbo. That guy throws me because he's always smiling! Even during the really hard parts! I'm thinking Kazz went with the Marco thing because of the side tom. Marco has this tom that's mounted almost identical except Marco also put a snare on the other side of the head & gets the snare happening! Actually, the whole side tom was derived from El Negro after watching his dvd with Carl Perazzo and Raul Rekow. I saw how he (and many other drummers) either have a wood block or cowbell mounted in that fasion and went from there. To be honest, MM has very little influence over the design of the kit. I've had to describe my kit as a hybrid between Peart, El Negro, and Jukka Nevalainen (drummer for Nightwish), to people, but mainly, I'm just trying to go for as a unique look as I can with it. Drum kits are a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 (edited) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/kazzman/DSCF01491.jpg Left Foot View: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/kazzman/DSCF0150.jpg Dude, you've lost your mind!! While your adding gear, I've downsized to 4 drums and 5 cymbals. Back to the roots for me, love it. Those 9000's all lined up sure do look great though. Edited June 18, 2006 by launchpad67a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Trommler Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE (kazzman @ Jun 18 2006, 11:27 AM) QUOTE (Der Trommler @ Jun 18 2006, 03:47 AM) QUOTE (CygnusX-1Bk2 @ Jun 18 2006, 03:39 AM) Kazz, now if you had 4 pedals for the other side you'd still be 4 shy of Bozzio's enormo kit. Talk about remote pedals. Damn! But that's cool Kazz. Nice job on that. I, myself, am deeply jealous. I can see the Hernandez influence. I saw him with Eddie Palmieri last year. F***ing amazing. He did an awesome ostinato with his left foot on a floor mounted block. It was a stunning display of independence. So the piccolo tom is a wood shell? No they don't make the wood shells anymore. It's a chrome jobby. El Negro is amazing....When he starts those ostinato patterns, WHOA! The only other drummer I've seen do something similar is Akira Jimbo. That guy throws me because he's always smiling! Even during the really hard parts! I'm thinking Kazz went with the Marco thing because of the side tom. Marco has this tom that's mounted almost identical except Marco also put a snare on the other side of the head & gets the snare happening! Actually, the whole side tom was derived from El Negro after watching his dvd with Carl Perazzo and Raul Rekow. I saw how he (and many other drummers) either have a wood block or cowbell mounted in that fasion and went from there. To be honest, MM has very little influence over the design of the kit. I've had to describe my kit as a hybrid between Peart, El Negro, and Jukka Nevalainen (drummer for Nightwish), to people, but mainly, I'm just trying to go for as a unique look as I can with it. Drum kits are a work of art. That's really interesting on how you arrived at the pattern of pedals. It looks almost exactly like MM's..... I wish I had the money....I have ideas to add onto the 16 piece kit/electronic kit....BUT, I would never play out with it....I don't want to spend 24 hours breaking it down I have ideas for a smaller kit but I still would have a large kit to most. That pic reminds when I worked at GC & was setting up drums. That was the fun of it....I used to have the department in a competition for the most original but playable kit....You should've seen them! Some of them were amazing.....That will be one thing I miss from working there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatnik Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 This is some of my stuff. http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit2.jpg http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit3.jpghttp://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/ludwig.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Trommler Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 QUOTE (Beatnik @ Jun 22 2006, 05:04 PM) This is some of my stuff. http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit2.jpg http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit3.jpghttp://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/ludwig.jpg Very interesting. Starclassic maple in Walnut finish? Simmons on the back end....Have you ever want to change those Simmons out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatnik Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 (edited) Thats just a picture that happens to already be on my ftp. I had pulled out the Simmons and dusted them off just toying around and snapped a pic. In the top pic the Starclassics are triggered and cymbals are all electronic. Hart magnum mesh heads (drop in internal triggering using the Roland cone/piezo setup and baskets much like the Roland pd-105/125 pads), Roland TD-8, 2 Alesis DM5's, Roland and Visu-lite cymbals. This cuts down on noise for practice purposes. Much like your Roland setup (which is nice by the way), but with a quick change of heads and cymbals I'm acoustic. Edited June 23, 2006 by Beatnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 QUOTE (Beatnik @ Jun 22 2006, 04:04 PM) This is some of my stuff. http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit2.jpg http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit3.jpghttp://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/ludwig.jpg Why the sad smiley? I think that's a great set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Trommler Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 QUOTE (Rush! @ Jun 23 2006, 01:01 PM) QUOTE (Beatnik @ Jun 22 2006, 04:04 PM) This is some of my stuff. http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit2.jpg http://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/mykit3.jpghttp://members.aol.com/btnkbndt63/ludwig.jpg Why the sad smiley? I think that's a great set! I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatnik Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Thanks! The sad smiley is because I've got TOO much stuff (5 kits for example). It's a disease! Currently working a deal on an 8pc Granstar kit, like I need more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Trommler Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 QUOTE (Beatnik @ Jun 23 2006, 07:44 PM) Thanks! The sad smiley is because I've got TOO much stuff (5 kits for example). It's a disease! Currently working a deal on an 8pc Granstar kit, like I need more. Grandstar? That's my kit!! It's circa 1990-1993ish....8 ply Japanese birch I love the kit...it's posted above (no pics yet...sorry). I agree though.. It is a disease! If I could buy more stuff, I would buy it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatnik Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I would like to see that Granstar kit. Does it reek of eighties metal??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 QUOTE (fledgehog @ Mar 17 2006, 12:07 AM) Yamaha Stage Custom in Marina Green (1999) 14x5.5 12x10 13x11 16x16 22x18 ----------------------------- 8" Zildjian A splash (cool) 13" Zildjian ZBT hi-hats (yuck) 16" Wuhan China (Nice + trashy) 16" Zildjian ZBT crash (yuck) 16" Zildjian A Custom crash (yum) 18" Zildjian ZBT crash/ride (don't really use it, but it comes in handy) 20" Zildjian Z Custom ride (actually pretty decent) --------------------------------- Hardware from so many mixed brands I don't remember them all -------------------------------------- Pro-Mark 747 Wood Tip sticks Evans Genera HD Coated Snare Head over stock reso Evans G2 Coated tom heads over stock resos Evans EMAD bass head over stock resos Yamaha Drum Tuning Key Mountain Dew, Sprite, Gatorade Rain drinks Eclipse and Trident White gum iRiver H10 20 GB mp3 player ---------------------------------------- Yamaha PSR-730 Electric Keyboard ------------------------------------------- Enjoy! http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0545.jpg View 1 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0546.jpg View 2 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0547.jpg View 3 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0548.jpg View 4 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0549.jpg View 5 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0550.jpg View 6 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0551.jpg The keyboard http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0552.jpg Crap on the floor 1 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0553.jpg Crap on the floor 2 http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0554.jpg 1-year old snare head, 6-year old snare http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0555.jpg mp3 player http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0558.jpg Another view of the keyboard area http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/fledgehog001/IMG_0559.jpg Last picture I changed my setup a bit...12" tom is higher (heightwise) than the 13" now, and the 13" is pretty much even with the snare. splash is stacked on the 16" ZBT, China is a bit higher (about the same height as the 16" A Custom), and directly next to the floro tom. 18" ZBT is on my left, above the hats. Keyboard is diagonal on the rear/left, not quite in the same position as Neil's MalletKat considering that it's larger and I have less room. The soda cans are gone, and I have some stupid crappy old karioke machine to amplify my keyboard (bah). Anyways, I'll get some pictures later today. By the way, do you guys think rotos would be a good investment considering that I play a ton of Rush music and don't have the budget to get two or three full expansion toms? Also, what's the cheapest decent electronic kit around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 26 2006, 01:41 PM) By the way, do you guys think rotos would be a good investment considering that I play a ton of Rush music and don't have the budget to get two or three full expansion toms? Also, what's the cheapest decent electronic kit around? Probably the Yamaha DTXplorer. They go for around $850. Edited June 26, 2006 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 ok here we go...latest setup... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0672.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0671.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0670.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0669.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0668.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0667.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0666.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0665.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0664.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0663.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/IMG_0662.jpg intresting bit of info...this was my kit about a year ago... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/fledgehog/e2336144.jpg setup's sure changed a bit? Anyways, what I was thinking of doing (budget permitting) is to move the 18" ZBT over to my right, put 6 8 & 10 rotos above the hats, and maybe either a timbale or a second snare above-ish the keyboard. Then later on down the road try and squeeze an electronic kit in back. Or any other suggestions? I'm all ears, except for everything on my body that isn't ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHands Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Pic of my kit on my profile page. It's a Starclassic Performer in Walnut. Toms are 8, 10, 12, 13, 14(2), & 16. Heads - Evans coated G2 over clear G1. Kick is a 22 with Evans EQ4 batter w/stock Tama reso. Standard 14 snare with Evans HD Dry batter. Cymbals are all Paiste Signature: Full Crash - 16(2), 18 & 20 Power Ride - 22 Hats - 13 SE & 14 Dark Crisp Splash - 8, 10 & 12 China - 16 Thin & 20 Heavy Bell - 8 All hardware is Tama Roadpro with the exception of a Pearl drop-clutch. Pedals - DW 9002 My daughter's kit is a Tama Rockstar Custom (fusion) in Purple Phaze. Toms - 8, 10, 12 & 14. Heads - G2 over G1 Kick - 22 with EQ4 batter over stock Tama reso. Snare - 14 with Remo Coated Powerstroke 3 batter. Cymbals - Paiste PST5's: Thin Crash - 14, 16 & 18 Medium Ride - 20 Medium Hats - 13 China - 18 Splash - 8(2) & 10 All Tama Roadpro hardware Pork Pie throne - purple leopard Pedals - Tama IC Rolling glide double Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/JackAubrey/949b7924.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 That Yamaha electronic kit I rented once I remember the cute triangle cymbals - It is definatly a space saver and reasonably priced , but i could not commit to it after playing the Roland set at Long and McQuade like Del Tromier's kit. (nice by the way) I almost bought the Yamaha to incorperate with my 5 peice acoustic DWs If I had the cash to do it again I would finace the Roland kit I think - Dont get me wrong I prefer playing acoustics but for direct plug in recordings and mixing etc - the electronic Roland is excellent - True Tones-no tuning the presets are nice $7300.00 canadian though. Plus an Amp monthly payments of 440.00- holy crap -thats a car payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliewang Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 (edited) (Click to enlarge) I need a few new skins i think. http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/9412/picture0508di.th.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8060/picture0518vv.th.jpg http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/9183/picture0529xu.th.jpg http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2641/picture0534wj.th.jpg http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/2491/picture0548gt.th.jpg http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4346/picture0559li.th.jpg Edited July 4, 2006 by charliewang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 All right, I kind of recently got into drumming and here is my kit. I'm not happy with the "color", but it's fine for now. Pearl Forum Series 5-Piece Kit, Black Carbon 22"x16" bass drum 12"x10" rack tom 13"x11" rack tom 16"x16" floor tom 14"x5.5" snare 18" Pearl crash/ride (useless piece of junk) 14" Sabian B8 Pro hi-hats 16" Zildjian ZHT Fast crash 20" Zildjian ZHT Flat ride DW 4002 double bass pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 hi everyone! I'm not really a drummer i'm a guitar payer, but i was wondering, i want to play drums to, what kind of kit should i get? and are the remo rototms nice? are there any cheaper ones? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 QUOTE (mortkort @ Jul 24 2006, 04:56 PM) hi everyone! I'm not really a drummer i'm a guitar payer, but i was wondering, i want to play drums to, what kind of kit should i get? and are the remo rototms nice? are there any cheaper ones? Thanks! Pacific Drums by DW make excellent inexpensive beginner kits. So does Gretsch. You might have a look at Pearl Exports too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 thanks! but what about the rototoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Working Man Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I agree totally with Cyg - The pacifics are an excellent choice - They sound really nice -(Maple shells sound so good) 6 months ago a 5 piece Pacific DW ..MX series deep purple in color very original with a Sabian cymbal package (middle of the line ) and built on to it with my old SPD8 drum percussion pad to the left and the tama Roto toms you mentioned - The roto toms are nice if you are used to playing a larger kit (like I did back in the day (9 piece Pearl PM 7s). You can simply spin the roto toms left or right to increase or decrease the pitch . Also try an extra floor tom too eventually I geared up again after buying a new home and my kids pressured the shit out me to buy drums again. Now they want me to show them . The whole set up minus a hand crafted turkish Zildjian K crash cymbal, 2 cow bells,tamborine, and SPD8 and stick bag cost me about $1500 cdn with tax from a repuitable music store. Im very happy with the sound but the only beef with pacific drums is the mounting system is new and is not as easy to assemble the drums back to the way you have it exactly comfortable the first time without adjusting everything just so. Also as much as I kicked this around I definatly prefer the traditional floor tom mount (legs that extend to the floor not the attachment to the cymbal stand . It limits the position of the floor tom .. Otherwise excellent choice - I will post my pics when I figure out the new camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushDrummer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) 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. Edited July 25, 2006 by RushDrummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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