heres just one last one of the macguyver set, i used a bandana to tie a knot at the top for a cymbal felt/screw substitute, and then underneath it i fastened the rest of the bandana to the handlebar it was on, and now it wont fall down.
These aren't mine...yet.. They belong to my buddy who gave them to his teenager son for a gift. They have since been taken away from the boy and my buddy has been dangling them under my nose to get me to help him move some polishing machinery around in his shop. 2 Saturday afternoons worth of sweat..and these could be mine... Now I have to justify 3 drum kits!!
I personally can't stand the color, but the sound is amazing!
IF I do acquire them, I will be embarking on another refinish/(possible) re-wrap job..Black drums and Christian rock...?? Does that seem kosher?
Doesn't really matter..I spoze. I could get them, sell 'em and pay some other debt...IDK...they sound soo good!
**The HW and cymbals etc. belong to me.
-Les
heres just one last one of the macguyver set, i used a bandana to tie a knot at the top for a cymbal felt/screw substitute, and then underneath it i fastened the rest of the bandana to the handlebar it was on, and now it wont fall down.
Mortal thats a sweet setup and totally custom....lol
Les, ummmmm I think that finish is awesome no matter where you play them. If you can get those beauties for a little sweat and a couple saturday afternoons, Go for it!
hahahaha, love it man
Lisa
Psalm 150:5
Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.
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I like it syncopated and funky
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Zildjian Special Dry ride
Zildjian Constantinople crash
Paiste 2002 hats
Promark Crystal Ball beater
There's a lot to be said for Time Honored tradition and value.
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its just a wrap
when i hit my bass drum it makes a tambourine sound at the same time
Well, I made a commitment to help my guy with his shop rearranging and cleaning task..2 Saturdays..done deal.. the kit is mine.. I cannot stand the wrap on this kit..not even one little bit!
My local used gear shop has a deal going on where they are offering retail credit, that is..if you trade something in (musical) instead of them giving you a percentage of what they will resell your trade for, they are granting full re-selling price value .. I made the choice of dropping in there tonight with the Club mods (pictured above) in my car. I had just picked up the club mods from my friend.
To make a long story short, I no longer own this kit *gulp* or my Catalina Maples.......
I traded both Gretsch kits in for..... even up!!
The person who had 'em on layaway apparently decided not to get them and there they were..on the sales floor!
I couldn't pass this up again..? Could I?...NO WAY!
I had a bit of a hard time letting go of my Cat maples..But I think it time for me to have a truly pro kit..Bye Catalina's..I will miss ya! .. a little.
I"m down to my Mapex M Birch and these..I'm there!
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Tama Starclassic Birch in Emerald Sea Fade 24x18, 13x10, 18x16
Mapex Black Panther Phosphor Bronze 5.5x14
Remo Coated Emperors (or Evans Clear EC2s) over Remo Coated Ambassadors
Remo Coated Ambassador Over Hazy Diplomat Snare Side
Dream Contact 14" Hi-Hats, Zildjian Avedis 21" Sweet Ride, Zildjian A Custom 18" Projection Crash, Wuhan 18" China
Vic Firth 5As and 5Bs/Sound Percussion 5Bs and 2Bs
"Da head of the drum doesn't matter, it's da head of da drummer that matters most..." -Phrogge
6pc Mapex M Birch
-14, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22
- Evans EC2
- BP maple cherry 13x6 snare
-DW 9000 single
-LP black beauty cowbell
Cymbals
--Paiste PST5 & Sabian XS20 Wuhan and Avedis Zildjians (mastersound 13s and paper thin crash and medium ride)
HA! yeah... These are pretty special.. 6ply African Mahogany..only 60 of these kits in this config. in the world and I have 1! Woo-Hoo!
I couldn't pass this deal up again! Now I have a true pro kit!
The 16x24" kick drum and 9x13" rack are a bit of a deviation from the normal for me. Big Mahogany Drums = Unreal thunder and projection!!!! Hopefully someday
I will locate a matching snare.
The best part about this deal is that they didn't cost me a penny! I did have to trade my newly acquired Catalina Mods and...Cat Maples..
I will be doing a full review of this kit with better pix when I have had some throne time with her. I am very happy. -Les
Oh trust me I know EXACTLY what you mean. I went from a 12x9, 16x16, 22x16 with my Tama Swingstars to 13x10, 18x16, and 24x18 with my BIRCH Starclassics! But, I don't regret buying this large of a set at all. The only muffling I have is a single pillow in the bass drum and one moongel on the very outside of the floor tom just to give it a little more control in my house.
Tama Starclassic Birch in Emerald Sea Fade 24x18, 13x10, 18x16
Mapex Black Panther Phosphor Bronze 5.5x14
Remo Coated Emperors (or Evans Clear EC2s) over Remo Coated Ambassadors
Remo Coated Ambassador Over Hazy Diplomat Snare Side
Dream Contact 14" Hi-Hats, Zildjian Avedis 21" Sweet Ride, Zildjian A Custom 18" Projection Crash, Wuhan 18" China
Vic Firth 5As and 5Bs/Sound Percussion 5Bs and 2Bs
"Da head of the drum doesn't matter, it's da head of da drummer that matters most..." -Phrogge
Wow Les, you've been hanging around Bish waaaay too long!!
Seriously, congrats on the Renowns Les! They look great! There is a drum missing though!
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Wow Les, that finish is just plain stunning!! Amazing bit of wheelin and dealin to get em, but the end result is what counts! Congrats my friend, I don't know anyone more deserving of achieving what you just have!!
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Wow i'm so jealous! I would have done the same thing....Nice find! I'll be waiting for a full review...
-Reuben
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Les, I'm very proud of you!
What a great deal you got. You won't regret that decision one bit.
WTG, my man!!!
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Wow, Les. Those are truly stunning. Congrats, dude.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
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Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Well I traded my K special dry ride for a 21" Zildjian A Rock Ride. Man that thing is sweet. It has the sound I like nice and bright and the bell is wonderful and plenty of stick definition. I know people would say to keep it and I'll probably regret it later but hopefully later I'll have the $$ to get another one should the need arise. Now I am completely happy with my selection of pies.
Les,
I'd be mad but you stayed in the Gretsch family and moved up a notch! NICE! Can I make one recommendation...That kick would look aboslutely stunning with a Fibreskyn Resonant head and a the Gretsch logo slightly downsized and offset at about the 10 o'clock position. I bet those bad boys rock!
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