HI I recently bought a dw snare 6x14. It has true hoops and mag throw off. The problem is used like new but doesn`t have any paper or inscription with timbre note. The seller said me it`s from an endorser and this is the cause. Could this be true?
HI I recently bought a dw snare 6x14. It has true hoops and mag throw off. The problem is used like new but doesn`t have any paper or inscription with timbre note. The seller said me it`s from an endorser and this is the cause. Could this be true?
It's been two months since I saw this kit and I'm still lusting after it. It's still available and while every logical part of me says "you have drums already" it's tough to not keep thinking about the way it sounded in the store.
Do I want to upgrade to better drums, yet have less of them?
Is that even an upgrade, if the kit itself is downsizing?
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Hi Kevin,
Do you really use all seven of those drums you have now? If yes, then you needn't trade. If no, and you can be satisfied with a four-piece kit, then you should buy what you like. Can that be an upgrade? Of course. Any time you move from one kit to one you like better, it's an upgrade.
My kit's a six-piece (two up, two down), but nine times out of ten when I gig, I use only four pieces and far fewer cymbals. Just depends on the number of toms you really use - or want.
GeeDeeEmm
I'm writing up a Pro's/Con's list.
Hell, I don't like to buy sneakers because they're so expensive. LOL! Seriously though, I do feel kinda guilty about making a big purchase for myself.
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Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
So I've been calling around and no shops in my area have the DW Performance drums in ebony stain in stock for me to go look at in person. They all have the silver sparkle & pewter sparkles and of course the gun metal. They were all nice, but I really like the way the ebony stain looks online. I really want to see it in person before I dump a large sum of cash on it though.
So frustrating...
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Mmmmm......Pewter Sparkle.....
-Brian
"Too many crappy used drum stuff to list"
Play the SONG......not the DRUMS!!!
"I think that feeling is a lot more important than technique. It's all very well doing a triple paradiddle - but who's going to know you've done it? If you play technically you sound like everybody else. It's being original that counts." ~ John Bonham
I found one in Ebony stain about an hour or so away from me at a Store in Long Island NY.
Looks like a road trip is in order...
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Take your truck so you can haul it home. I've never seen a DW finish that wasn't awesome in person.
-Brian
"Too many crappy used drum stuff to list"
Play the SONG......not the DRUMS!!!
"I think that feeling is a lot more important than technique. It's all very well doing a triple paradiddle - but who's going to know you've done it? If you play technically you sound like everybody else. It's being original that counts." ~ John Bonham
Took the road trip out to see them and the fit & finish was gorgeous, but the color didn't thrill me in person. Maybe it was just the lighting, I dunno, but I wasn't overwhelmed. I definitely want the kit, but it's back to the drawing board on finishes.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
SONOR 6 pc Special Edition 3007's red maple, old Pearl Brass 14x6 FF snare, Yamaha Tour Custom maple 8 pc., Tama 4 pc., honey amber B/B, Ludwig Supralite chrome 14x6.5 steel snare, Paiste, Saluda & Zildjianhttp://www.facebook.com/DerailedRockers/
Loaned out Slingerland upgraded 4 pc 1963 black, wrapped maple + 14" Pearl birch FT
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Good luck Kevin,I envy you,pretty exciting for you.. Are you trading in the cats?
Exactly, guys... I also gotta say that the mrs. is being very cool about going to different shops to see these drums. It was an hour each way to see the ebony stain.
I'll sell the cats privately because you never get a good price on trade-in.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Man, the hunt continues!! Good luck Kevin.
Greetings DW Drum Chatters;
This is my first day as a member of this community and my first post. With that said, I have read much of this DW thread over the last several weeks and am appreciative to you participants for the insights and inspiration that I have gleaned from your posts and pictures. Thanks!
I have been playing drums for over 35 years (started at 8) and have had only one brand new kit that I opened from the factory boxes myself...it was a TAMA Imperialstar's when I was around 13 years old. I have bought and sold a variety of used kits over the years. Right now I own two Gretch kits from the 80s era and a 1964 Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl (with all original hardware, cymbals and gig box that I looooovve).
On Monday January 4th, 2016 I ordered my first custom kit of drums....I AM PSYCHED!!!!! As you may have guessed, it is a DW:
Collectors Series (7pcs)
Exotic Finish - Lacquer over Royal Ebony
7x8 VLT
8x10 VLT
9x12 VLT
12x14 X
14x16 VLX
18x22 VLX
6.5x14
I asked DW to lean towards the darker versions of Royal Ebony (like my avatar) as opposed to some of those that I have seen that have more of lighter tone in them.
Needless to say, I cant wait to get these into my studio!! Currently they estimate 12-15 weeks
When I receive them I will do a box opening video that will include me playing them so you can see and hear them! I am very happy to be here at DRUM CHAT because this group can actually understand how excited I am now and how happy I will be when they arrive.
I will keep you folks posted! Cheers!!
oh man that is excited!!
Welcome to our forums, thanks for joining and sharing!
Welcome to the fray, John G.
Like you, I've been playing for ages on a variety of kits and my first ever new-in-box kit is my current kit, a Gretsch Catalina Maple.
As you've read, I have been hemming/hawing over the last few months about stepping into DW. For budgetary reasons, I am going for the performance series over the collectors, so I'm scouring retailers everywhere to see the available finishes in person before I order.
Kevin
DW Performance series - Gun Metal Metallic Lacquer
24/12/16 6.5x14
Sabian AA/AAX hi-hats & crashes
Sabian HHX Evolution ride
Drummers can be very tempomental.....
Royal ebony is my favorite finish DW offers, excellent choice!
Which hardware color did you go with?
Here's my Macassar Ebony with black hardware:
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And also my 13x7 Royal Ebony snare:
Reminds me of the candy apple red Tama's that Peart played in the 80's
Proudly playing:
Doc Sweeney Drums
A bunch of snares
A bunch of cymbals
Off-Set double pedals
I think I love to play the drums simply because you get to hit 'em!!!
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