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I've had a Pearl phobia since the 70s....however, after a long search for a good inexpensive orphan bass drum, I bought an Export.
For my practice kit, I don't need top-line equipment, and it is not...

I have 9 of these Gibralter clamps; they are used to support cymbals or toms.
Are people still using the old round Gibralter rack sections?
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I think I can do better for $600.

Enjoy.....a great ride cymbal is essential.
I bought a used set of Ludwigs in 1973....they came with hats and three cymbals.
I have since traded or sold all of them EXCEPT the ride cymbal.
It is a...

Old drummers never die; they just get a new Peterbilt.
Or is that truckers?

I decided on the headphones....I bought the GK Ultraphones.
VERY noise-cancelling....takes getting used to.....but your music volume can be cut almost in half.

First project:
I'm working on the...

Time has suggested that my band days may be over.....because time has suggested that many gigs and my band may be over.
I am at the point where I believe I can live with that.
I am playing for fun...

Not surprised.....
For the last 10 years, I have purchased almost all of what I need from Musicians Friend or from DCP.
(sticks - heads - a couple of snare drums - a bass pedal.....and each time, I...

Tom....thanks for posting.
I know most DC readers don't care about my posts on building a new set....but the reason is just like this....
I have two grandsons: the oldest is 28 months and the...

Exactly.....that is why I'm going with this bass.
Like I said....I think I can make it sound good.
The roto toms I bought are the older chrome frames.....it will all look good together.

It took a long time, but I have "settled" on a bass drum choice.
(I assume I can make any decent bass drum sound pretty good....usually isn't as difficult as the other drums in your set).
I'm...

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At this time it is not for sale -- thanks for the inquiry.

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In the early 60s, I began to look at and collect annual drum/percussion catalogs from Ludwig and Slingerland.
Those two American drum-makers did not offer multiple lines of drums priced for every...

This last weekend was rain both days.
I took the opportunity and packed away all the USA toms and replaced them with the rotos....I played the new setup for an hour or so each day.
The new toms...

Very cool opening written in 5/8....


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A friend of mine texted that announcement to me yesterday.
So somebody at DW caused Fred to go elsewhere? Maybe this new group will be even better.
The DW agreement never made a lot of sense to...

I received the new heads yesterday for the rotos (6/8/10/12/14).
I bought clear Emps to help eliminate the FLAPPY sound....will put them on soon.
The 6-inch head was the most expensive.....!
Still...

I received the Weiss 12/14 set of roto-toms and the reviews are accurate.
These frames are similar to the Remo black frames and the bolts are just as good too.
The stand and the slide rail are also...

After research and reviews, I ordered a new set of the Weiss 12/14 rotos......I'll let you know how they sound/feel/hold up.
I'll try placing the 6/8/10 in the rack position and the 12/14 in the FT...

I found a good used set of the 6/8/10....got them assembled today and they are in unusually good condition....and they are the early chrome version.
You are so correct....FLAPPY....and they sound...

The look is important with this idea.
The bass needs to be chrome or silver sparkle.....with a snare to match.
I would also add a chrome reso head to the bass drum.

Thank you Tom.
I was also thinking of clear Emps for all Rotos....

Here is what I'm considering.......

14X24 or 14X26 bass;
one of my existing snares;
6+8+10 RT....14+16 FT....all being Roto toms;
Some large array of my existing cymbals.

Anyone here ever...