Gear

Billy, DW Pillow or Evans EQ Pad?

feeds@yuku.com (ludwigdrummer) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:54:57 GMT

Billy,

Which do you prefer for your 20" bass drum? the DW Pillow or the Evans Eq Pad? What heads are you using on your bass drum currently?
Thanks,
Greg

ddrums

feeds@yuku.com (lamar414) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:27:51 GMT

aaroncushing asked me to do a review of my ddrum kit, but 1st-just wanted to say that I had a rod-reduction re: aarons topic on "inadequate rods".

I picked this kit up for $350 w/cymbals & hardware including throne, Sabian cymbals (18", 16",hi hats). I already had a Ludwig piccolo snare
that is main snare, with the ddrums snare (deeper) & a Pearl chrome snare. So, the set up is: Big Bass drum, 2 mounted toms, 3 snare drums,
Floor tom, Ride...

Foxy Drummer

feeds@yuku.com (ambadextro) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:01:56 GMT

Hey Y'all,

Was axed if I be willin' to link to this company: www.foxydrummer.com

...never heard of them...which don't mean a diddly dang thang...I don't get out much...has anyone heard anything about his company? Good, Bad, indifferent?

Thank you!

As always...grateful to be a BWSSer...
amba

lug lube

feeds@yuku.com (Joe Hamm) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:56:25 GMT

what does everyone use to lubricate their lugs?

I'm doing a yearly take my entire drum set apart clean up session and was like, "wait a minute, lets get some lube goin here." I want to find the best stuff so I can keep this baby running for a long time without any problems like rust, etc.

any thoughts would be awesome. And if you could provide a link also that would rule.
~Joe

In-Ear-Monitoring - what's the way to go?

feeds@yuku.com (acklin83) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:24:01 GMT

Hey Gang!

I had a cool conversation with the sound guy from our last gig. He's a full-time pro, toured the world with Motorhead and
I highly respect his tips and opinions. My bands always have the best sound FOH when he's behind the desk

He suggested that I switch to In-Ear-Monitoring because I also do backing vocals and frequently have problems with the
sound on-stage. He gave me a...

Snare drum adventure!

feeds@yuku.com (psyched) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:49:47 GMT

I've been trawling craigslist intermittently for a snare drum to refurb (to channel my inner John Curry, as it were ), and came across an 80's 6.5 x 14 Ludwig snare on the cheap. It had a chrome wrap over wood (pretty sure it's poplar sandwiched between maple), and while wasn't in fantastic shape due to badly needing a cleaning as well as new heads and snares, was worth the $40 I paid for it. I don't think the...

Custom Cymbals - A Dream Set Up

feeds@yuku.com (TTNW) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:50:57 GMT

My dream set up would also include how I went about procuring them.

My dream set up requires that I make two 7 day trips (2 months apart to Turkey)

I arrive in Istanbul. Matt Diril picks me up at the airport. Lunch downtown and then a quick walk through the bazaar. In the afternoon, I tour his cymbal factory and select my blanks to be rolled and choose my sizes and weights from a huge selection of completed cymbals.

I take the two cymbal smiths that will...

Introducing the RhythmTech StickBall!!!

feeds@yuku.com (billy ward) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:13 GMT

This is Rhythm Tech's first product made in collaboration with an endorsing artist. guess who?

here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SocebscHFWU

KAM drum mics?

feeds@yuku.com (RickK) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:35:57 GMT

Does anyone know anything about these mics?
Are they cheap or would $300 be an investment for a while?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Drum-Instrument-Microphone-set-KAM-D7-MIC-KIT_W0QQitemZ320424779505QQcmdZViewItem

http://kaminstruments.com/pro_mics.htm

stow that throne????

feeds@yuku.com (RJ) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:06:09 GMT

where do you guys stash your throne???

for years I threw the seat in my XMBL BAG.....

did a few years cramming it into the top of my floor tom case........

and seats are so big now.....I cant even get it in my hardware bag......

i hate carrying this dang thing????

where should I put it????

(haha..... up my butt...I know)

hardware

feeds@yuku.com (CrusherDestroyer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:31 GMT

what company/line of cymbal stands is the lightest?

DW Mini Lugs - Pros & Cons

feeds@yuku.com (TTNW) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:11:03 GMT

Hi All,

I am going to order a new DW collectors after the Holidays and I've been considering getting DWs mini lugs on the kit, if they're still offered.

Do they feature the TruPitch rods and STM mounts. I want more of that expensive finish that I'm going to pay for to show and the standard lugs are so large.

Especially so on the 10" and 12" shells.

Any pros and cons that I should consider. Sound differences, tuning issues, etc.....

Cowbell of choice

feeds@yuku.com (David Rowe) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:58:09 GMT

Starting to get into some Cuban grooves and wondered if you guys had a good recommendation for a cowbell for that authentic Cuban sound! I have a really old Ludwig model , but the metal is really thin and 'clonky' - when I play it sounds more like a field of Alpine cows than the Buena Vista Social Club

Any thoughts?

Ocheltree Casting Bronze Drum

feeds@yuku.com (Mainely Drummer) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:44:24 GMT

For some reason, after my debacle with getting a replacement drum from Jeff Ocheltree, (I detailed the story here, suffice to say that Jeff and Drumtree had nothing to to with getting my customer complaint straight..) I get e mails from DrumTree.

I don't own a high end...

the RJ sweepstakes!!!

feeds@yuku.com (RJ) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:20:11 GMT

OK,
I've got a cymbal I don't need, or use anymore

an 18"sabian dave weckl crash that has seen alot of use......

the labeling has worn off, there is a small dent.

BUT the cymbal is still quite bright and responsive.....

FREE for anybody who NEEDS a crash,

just give me your address, so I can send it to you.

hoping it will go to somebody who NEEDS it.

if you don't want to respond here you can email me...

I can't add a thread title without it sounding dirty...

feeds@yuku.com (aaroncushing) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:35:29 GMT

I just can't. So I apologize for any inuendo that you may or may not read into this post.

I have x-hat arms made by two different companies: a cheap-o Gilbraltar one, and the super-deluxe DW9212. Both do a great job at what they're for, with one tiny little issue. The rod is just too short. Some of my cymbals have too deep a profile, so that by the time I pile two on top of eachother, there's very little room for the clutch to grab onto the (stationary) pull-rod. Uggh....

The most important piece of gear you own.

feeds@yuku.com (Willy Bard) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:01:14 GMT

I'm high-teched out. Shell ply, exotic this and that, fast, power, jazz, bubinga, round-over, titanium and cheese. I can't get excited anymore . . . until now. I found a decidedly low-tech device that each and every one of us use regardless of age, gender, musical styles or haircut. It uses boring old, tried and true materials and doesn't have a USB port or a bank of LED's. It's hand crafted, reeks of quality and (stand up you cretins) it's made in the USA.
...

Istanbul Ride Cym question

feeds@yuku.com (ambadextro) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:57:06 GMT

Hey Guys and Gals,
Warm thoughts to all... Autumn sentiments to my brothers and sisters here at Billy's place...

A student of mine was asking me what I knew about Istanbul ride cyms...as I do own one...a big 24" thang...I love it...but I don't know that much about their ride line...
My student put his desire for one this way:

Very clean, not trashy. Clear, bright stick sound. I love it...

Hammered my Ping

feeds@yuku.com (TTNW) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:06:54 GMT

I have taken the plunge and hand hammered my first cymbal. I have had a love/hate relationship with my A Ping ride for years. I liked it when I bought it years ago but in the last few years, I have found it to be very one dimensional and sometimes downright annoying.

I have a couple of Ks and their darker tone has probably contributed to my not appreciating anymore the brighter, cutting qualities of the Ping. I have always "resorted" to my Ping when the music required...

Finally...

feeds@yuku.com (Sea Jolly) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:11:49 GMT

After 34 years of owning one snare (61/2 x 14) Ludwig Supra, I have finally joined the multiple snare drum club. My brother, who is also a drummer, brought me an old 5 or 51/2x14 Ludwig White Marine Pearl snare. I think it is from the late 50s or early 60s, the inside of the shell is white,and the hardware appears to be nickle.The unique thing about this snare is that it has only six tuning lugs. From what little research I've done it appears to be a Ludwig Pioneer model. It needs new...