Gear

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...

Big Twelve Inch

feeds@yuku.com (scottc61) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:09:57 GMT

My DW 12 x 5 Jazz Series Snare Drum came in today (finally)- and I had a chance to use it during band practice tonight. What a great freaking drum - nice cutting tone along w/some cojones. The guitar player was smiling all night. I'll try to post some pix this weekend....

Cheers,

Scott

BAM!

feeds@yuku.com (CrusherDestroyer) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:10:31 GMT

i started drooling as soon as i saw this.

nylon tipped sticks

feeds@yuku.com (CrusherDestroyer) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:25:19 GMT

i have never owned a pair, used a pair, or (to the best of my knowledge) even ever personally witnessed a pair being used.

what is the deal with them? is it worth it for me to buy a pair?

will they make me sound less like roy haynes and more like lars ulrich?

snares (not drums)

feeds@yuku.com (CrusherDestroyer) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:23:58 GMT

what's the deal with replacing snares?

is this something i should do only if they seem to be damaged or unsatisfactory?

or is it something to do as a routine maintenance measure, and if so, then how often?

Got a Ludwig Acrolite!

feeds@yuku.com (Kdarkcrashin) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:18:36 GMT

Took a shot on E-Bay the other night and scored a Ludwig Acrolite for $80 bucks! I bought it just because I always liked the sound and it was cheap....the seller totally misrepresented the condition saying it was an 8 out of 10 and an antique collectors piece...yeah it was an antique alright!
It arrived pony express a week later in a beat up box it was wrapped in a dirty white Hefty bag ...I took it out it had a head on it that was from the 70's I swear! it had some rust on the...

DW Jazz Series...sizes..Help!

feeds@yuku.com (Kdarkcrashin) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:24:41 GMT

I am looking to purchase a new set of DW Jazz Series drums.Being that I primarily play jazz I am going with traditional sizes,however my question is...what is the sonic difference between a "standard" size base drum 16x20 and a "traditional" size 14x20? Also same question, how would this apply to floor toms....14x14 (trad)as opposed to 12x14 (standard)? Any help would greatly be appreciated!

DW 5000 or 9000?

feeds@yuku.com (RickK) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:04:21 GMT

I went to my drums to play today and kept hearing this "clacky clack" sound on my Iron Cobra double pedals, I was only using the right pedal .
I took it apart and found the clamp cracked and they are only about 2 yrs old.
I had a Ludwig single pedal then went to DW 7000 double pedals and then the Iron Cobra.

My question is what is the difference besides price on the DW 5000 and DW 9000 series pedals.

I have a DW 5000 hi hat stand and love it, I also...

weird and awesome

feeds@yuku.com (RJ) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:03:26 GMT

check out this bizarre cymbal.....

i need one, now

http://www.hammerax.com/liquicy.htm