I have a gibraltar tractor style with a backrest and love it. Don't know the model or anything. I love Gibraltar's stuff. So well made. I sometimes wonder what their drums would sound like (if they made them)
I have a gibraltar tractor style with a backrest and love it. Don't know the model or anything. I love Gibraltar's stuff. So well made. I sometimes wonder what their drums would sound like (if they made them)
Yamaha Stage Custom 6 pc
Assorted Zildjian
Gibraltar hardware
Zildjian laminate sticks
LOTS of snares
AQUARIAN heads
For the first 10-12 years, I played on the absolute worst, cheapest Gibraltar throne known to mankind. It hurt so badly after about 20 minutes, but I would suffer through long gigs with it. I never made enough money to upgrade (I did upgrade the base, but never the padded portion). My wife knowing this, special ordered this drum throne for me the first Christmas we were married. It's a Pork Pie tractor seat with purple sparkle on the sides and leopard print top. Then, she ordered a roc-n-soc backrest, sent it to Pork Pie, had them cover it in MATCHING material so it would match the rest of the seat. They also mounted the backrest for me. It's only one of three that Pork Pie did. I love it, and it means the world to me.
Roc-n-Soc Nitro with backrest. Love it. In fact I use one at school to sit in the front of the room as well.
Jesse
1986 Tama Crestar - Lacquered Piano White
2016 Roland TD-25K
2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle
I have a roc n doc with a backrest. Took the backrest off, don't like it. There are 3 areas I'll never skimp on when it comes to drums.
1. Throne this has to be top of the line, you will be spending a lot of time there, best be comfortable.
2. Snare drum. Again this piece of equipment is getting used a lot , don't cheap out.
3. This one used to be kick pedal. But these days you can get a good durable pedal for under $100.00 so I've changed it to heads. Get good heads, the sound of your kit means everything. If the kit sounds great you will play better.
Forgot one....... a cup holder for your drinks etc. Also a fan for those hot stages.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
I bought a RnS Nitro a few years ago. Best purchase I ever made.
Tama 1st chair cloth top bicycle seat....
Actually, they did. Gibraltar, of course, was owned by Kaman Music. They made a line of drums called "Legend," all maple with beautiful finishes and great hardware. And they were a truly professional looking and sounding kit- with prices to match. They were offered for only a few years (3?) before being discontinued. You can still find them on ebay every once in a while. I would have loved to have owned a set.
GeeDeeEmm
I use a Gibraltar with a back rest, but I need a second throne for my other set up. I know someone selling a non nitro roc n soc . Should I get it?
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Ludwig centennial natural 11 piece
Gp jungle natural 4 piece
Yamaha dtxpress3
Saluda cymbals
zildjian a customs
Sabian aax
A pdp 700 series round throne. But wait, bonus feature - it's broken!
ZildjianLeague/LP/Aquarian/Mapex/Pearl
Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
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No metronome?
The Rudiments
What a coincidence, that's what happened to mine! Although a different part of the throne, some part of the post that screws into the clamp by the seat itself. Held up for awhile though, just not as long as i'd have liked. At $20 though, I can't really complain too much. Next time i'll make a more long term investment and spend a bit more for something I won't go through in under a year.
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Snares: 4
RIP- Frank, Wolvie, Les Paul
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No metronome?
The Rudiments
Roc-N-Soc Nitro with the backrest. Hands down the best money I have ever spent on my drum habit. I wish the rubber feet would last longer, but the rest of it has been fantastic. My back thanked my wallet profusely.
PDP MX Series Drums, Zildjian A Custom cymbals, Tama Simon Phillips Gladiator Signature snare, Roc-N-Soc throne.
Roc-n-Soc with back rest.
1976 Tama Imperialstar Saturn 12+1 Platina6,8,10,12,13,14,15,16 concert toms, 16, 18 floor toms, 2-22x18 Bass drums.
1971 5x14 Ludwig acrolite snare
Tama metalworks snare 13x6
DW collectors Maple Blue Glass7x8, 8x10, 9x12 rack toms, 11x14, 13x16 hanging toms, 18x23 bass, 8 and 12 timbale toms, 5.5x10 Ten and Six All Maple snare, 5.5x14 Supersolid snare, DW 9000 rack system, DW 5002 Double bass pedal, DW 5000 Hi-Hat stand, DW 9000 Snare stand.
Sabian Xs20 cymbals: 16 & 18 crash, 20 ride, 14 hats, 8 splash, 18 china.
Zildjian cymbals: 21 ride, 15 hats. All '70's era.
I took late 8s advice and bought the rock and soc. I'm glad I did.
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Ludwig centennial natural 11 piece
Gp jungle natural 4 piece
Yamaha dtxpress3
Saluda cymbals
zildjian a customs
Sabian aax
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