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    Re: Your ride cymbal!

    My ride is a 20" Zildjian K dark. I've had this ride since 1992. It previously was owned and used on tour by Jack Gavin, former drummer for The Charlie Daniels Band.
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    Re: Cross sticking with Ahead sticks?

    I previously used Ahead sticks way back when they first came on the scene. I loved them. I never had any bend due to rim shots, and the sleeves lasted me as long as a pair of sticks. I play mostly...
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    Re: Sound guy wanted my drums taped up

    Thanks for all the replies. I was just wondering if that was a normal request as some of the drummers I watched live (one even from back stage live) as I was growing up I didn't notice any taping...
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    Re: Sound guy wanted my drums taped up

    I had four moongels on the batter head but it was still too much. He shoddily threw a few pieces of tape on the reso head and that still didn't help. I had to crank the reso head up to get the sound...
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    Sound guy wanted my drums taped up

    I was playing an outdoor gig last weekend. And when the "sound engineer" was doing the checks, he asked me if I had any tape for my toms. I have them tuned so that they have a long sustain. I tried...
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    Re: Double kick pedal tecniques

    Good luck on your journey into double bass blinkk! I just started the journey myself. My issues are playing steady one practice session and then not being able to play steady the next session. I was...
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    Re: Snare Drum Head

    I've had a Kevlar head on my old drum set snare (Ludwig Rocker II). It had the tight crack of a marching snare, it did not mess with the drum at all. It lasted me forever! However with my new kit, I...
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    Re: screen names

    My name begins with a b, hughes is my last name and I am the 3rd of my kind.
  9. Thread: Dumb Things

    by bhughesiii
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    Re: Dumb Things

    Dumbest thing I have done? Well recently, I grabbed the handle of a pan that I had in a 350 degree oven with my bare hand. I have a rehearsal on Wednesday and a gig on the 28th. I am looking for...
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    Sticky: Re: List of Famous Drummers

    Surprised to see Kenny Aronoff isn't listed nor does he have a thread on here. Perhaps I will make one this weekend if time permits.
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    Re: What is Your Primary Crash?

    17" Zildjian Rock Crash Medium
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    Poll: Re: Stick options

    I use both. Depending on the type of song and/or decade of the song I switch them out. More modern harder/louder stuff I go nylon. Older songs / softer songs I go wood.
  13. Thread: Grrrrrr

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    Re: Grrrrrr

    In the Chrome URL bar, type about:plugins. This will provide a list of installed plugins. Expand details (on the right hand side) for Adobe Flash Player. There will be two listed. You want to disable...
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    Re: I Chopped down 50 ft tree!

    How else is one supposed to learn a new skill??
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    Re: The Change A Letter Game

    Playing against a FOAL
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    Re: The Change A Letter Game

    When chasing after a Billy goat
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    Re: The Change A Letter Game

    Have you ever BEEN in a Turkish prison???
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    Re: The Change A Letter Game

    I just hope we don't crash the server host!!
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    Re: The Change A Letter Game

    How much would it cost to start a new thread?
  20. Thread: Conflicted

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    Conflicted

    Has anyone had this kind of issues. I freak out when practicing / gigging with my band. I am too worried about dragging / rushing. This past weekend, we had a gig opening for another band. Everything...
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    Re: Need a little advice

    Thanks I'll give that a try. When the head is completely loose, I place my finger in the center and I can see distinct wrinkles, however even after turning the first lug just a 1/4 turn I can no...
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    Need a little advice

    I have coated G2's on my toms. I recently removed all the heads to inspect the shells. Lately, band practice in the garage has been cold and I just wanted to make sure there is no damage. So I...
  23. Re: One of those days or weeks withou drumming.

    I've not practiced in two weeks. I am definitely missing it.
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    Re: Ahead work out sticks

    Jack Gavin (formerly of The Charlie Daniels Band and Tanya Tucker) used to use sicks similar to this http://store.drumbum.com/skuSTK-69.html while warming up before a show.
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    Re: Traditional grip vs. Match grip

    I am making the switch to Traditional. I feel more control. My ghost notes are quieter, and I seem to be able to get around the kit a little easier as well.
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