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There's an inner contest among the 151 testers - those with the most "stripes" earned (by way of posting, videos, etc - the more you do the more you earn) gets prizes. If I remember the top prize was...

Well in Mission 5 - my band Subdivided is playing YYZ by RUSH. If it's Mission 4 - that would be Leave That Thing Alone by RUSH as welll.

Thanks! Which song in which video? There are several.

Thanks! Diaper Surveys are far from lame! ;)

Mission 5 - Live rehearsal! Done!!!

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Needs more Chinas. :punk:


That is AWESOME.

Slinger - There's a noticeable difference between the two - the FBs are heavy up front, and almost feel like playing with a metal stick. I've always like the VF's in their lightness in hand, which is...

Fantastic! Break a stick! ;)

Yeah pretty much! You had to answer a bunch of questions and as I'm doing so I'm thinking to myself there's no way they'll pick me.... Crazy!

These are the words that come to mind:

Maple - Warm, light, thin shelled, resonant, versatile

Birch - Hard, loud, bright, rock

Mahogany - Thick, low, deep, warmest

Poplar - Birch plus...

Anyone hear about this? They were looking to 151 beta testers as a campaign to promote a new line of sticks. On a whim I applied, and got this email today:

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A ridiculous amount of speakers! This picture doesn't even show the curved stacks on the left and right stage uprights! I only wish I was in the crowd when we played - heard it sounded AWESOME.

Epic soundcheck picture - Massive stage set up and sound system for the Grand Prix!

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So a wheel busted on my SKB case and I needed a solution for this past weekend's gig at the Grand Prix. I went and bought a wheeled job box at Home Depot - $70 and it holds everything (and then...

Thanks! It's a 20" Zildjian A Custom EFX. I LOVE it. Such an awesome big bombastic washy crash. I want a 16" Version!

Awesome PB! I love when things just come together like that.

Wallyworld, $5 or so a can. You can pick up the same thing in most music stores/online. It's gone by many names over the years - Buckaroo cymbal cleaner was the last "music" can I bought. But the one...

Different strokes is all. I'm in your camp - I want the bright glassy shimmer, the sustain and sweet voices. I'm not a fan of the dry dead dirty clank.

If it makes you feel any better, I just received all the logistics info yesterday for this huge battle of the bands that the local radio station is putting on during the Houston Grand Prix- tomorrow!...

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Basically groove juice soaked cotton (although I really think it's kerosene or something). Rub the cymbal down, rinse with soap and warm...

Thanks Rick!

For those that like RUSH, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om88jF4h2MA&feature=youtu.be

Nah - I've gotten so used to it over the years. I just found out the stupid rod is only a $10 part so I'll probably buy one to hack up.

Thanks guys, It IS alot of fun, and so stunning in person!

Doesn't show the finish very well, however I was finally able to get a good angle on the kit last night!

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I have the Aheads- while not hardcases, they are nice and thick and do a great job keeping things from getting beat up. Heads up, they are a tad oversize if you go off dimensions. I ended up with a...

I've used Powerstroke IIs and the newer Pro, along with the EMAD. I loved the coated Powerstroke Pro. It's very damped - I have no need for internal dampening with it.