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    Re: Help me name my band.

    Chinese Pompadours
    Tetanus Pump
    Hagseed
    Muffintop Hineys
    Polyester Gussets
  2. Thread: Hi-Hat Suggestions

    by Mac
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    Re: Hi-Hat Suggestions

    15" A. Zildjian New Beats!
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    Re: "Carbon Copy" or "Your Version"

    Well, Santana's "hit" with "Black Magic Woman", was a cover of Fleetwood Mac's song from 1968 or 69. That was when Fleetwood Mac was a decent group, not a lounge act.
  4. Thread: Shoeless drummers

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    Re: Shoeless drummers

    I play barefoot, with socks with boat shoes, running shoes, whatever. I've played in firefighter boots, paddock boots, cowboy boots, and corcoran Jump Boots while in the US Army. I play heel down,...
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    Re: Bill Cosby Talks Drumming

    Of course nothing remotely like that has ever happened to any of us!

    Yeah right.

    Thanks for posting that!
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    Sticky: Re: So what drum related stuff did you do today?

    Bought some sticks from a local drum builder & seller, played a blues/Americana gig.
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    Re: Oak drum sticks causing arm pain.

    Oak sticks last longer but they are stiffer and do transmit vibrations. you adjust. I use ProMark Oak, nylon tip 707s.

    No pain.

    the one time I had elbow pain from playing a drumset, I had...
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    Re: Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello & the Attractions)

    One of my favorites. Like Ringo, he plays what is needed. strong, fast, and musical. He's @ 6'4" so he can reach all over without straining, and can lay down a groove in many styles.

    Good chops,...
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    Re: WOOHOO!!! Mega-Score!!!!!

    Congrats!
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    Re: I think my China has served its purpose.

    Mount it on an Aquarian Cymbal Spring and draw the sound out-don't pound it in. Your photo makes it look as if its clamped down pretty tight with no room to move. Bad form to do that.

    Wuhans are...
  11. Thread: Hat Stand

    by Mac
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    Re: Hat Stand

    What does it do that makes it so special?

    As to the original question-1965 Ludwig Spur-Lok and 2007 Pearl 900-both get the jobs done with no muss or fuss.
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    Flat ride cymbals-Why? Size? Brand?, Weight?

    I've played on a few, might get one. Why should I? What will it benefit me?

    I'm an Avedis Zildjian lover, have been since 1965, & I presently use a 1965 AZ Med. Ride. I do not dampen my drums,...
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    Re: custom double decks rack

    Outstanding!

    I'm sure that will go to 11, probably 12!!!!

    Beautiful work!
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    Re: OK got a Question. Cymbal Mounting.

    I use Aquarian Springs for LP Ice Bells(6" & 8"), and for my China cymbals(inverted, 12", 16").

    I have never used felt washers on top of the other cymbals. Cymbals need to move, and the extra...
  15. Thread: older drummers ?

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    Re: older drummers ?

    60 next April.
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    Re: To see or not to see

    I wear them. easy to adjust if they slip, and sometimes I use those athletic eyeglass bands/holders.
  17. Thread: 26" Bass Drums?

    by Mac
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    Poll: Re: 26" Bass Drums?

    I have 16" X 26" virgin Palmetto Drum Co. green glass glitter BD, Remos on front & back, no port, beater impact spot on the batter, no other dampening, use a Ludwig Speed King(1965 vintage) with a...
  18. Thread: dream setup.

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    Re: dream setup.

    Well, twin female 18 year old red headed contortionists(drum techs), and.........

    some drums..............

    and some cymbals.
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    Re: Beats you MUST know

    Learn shuffles, 4 on the floor "rock" beats, some James Brown funk beats, some Latin beats, some 3/4, & 5/4, and have at it.

    Leave Rush & blast beats for those that specialize in that type of...
  20. Thread: Drum Faces!!!

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    Re: Drum Faces!!!

    While I play, for the most part, I look so serious that my friends ask "Donm't you like playing?" However I smile more now, talk to the bass player, mug for the ladies some, and just have fun. In...
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    Re: New Outdoor Shots...

    The tom/floor tom you have hanging on the cymbal stand , what size is it, and what type of mount are you using?

    Beautiful photos & set!
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    Re: If you had 1000 dollars?

    Buy a horse. I'd need another 2-3 grand to put with the $1000, but I'd get another Colombian Paso Fino Horse, or an Icelandic Horse. Blood Bay in color preferred, dappled grey with black m,ane,...
  23. Thread: bass drum bounce

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    Re: bass drum bounce

    Try a virgin 16" x 26", no ports, no dampening on batter or reso heads, the only things inside the drum is air & wood!

    The dogs & horses get nervous!
  24. Thread: Bag for Hardware

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    Re: Bag for Hardware

    Drums packed in covers, then H&B cases. Hardware packed inside old jeans/pants, wrappedin towels, put into fiber cases. Cymbals in homemade covers & cases. The heavy ones have wheels on them, its...
  25. Thread: Foot creep

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    Re: Foot creep

    Sperry boating shoes.
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