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I have been on the lookout for a deep snare. Found one to try, and it came in today. 8X14 Mapex. Yep, thats right, 8 inches deep. 10 lug. What a cannon! The only thing I did was put on a Remo...

Spaz, I feel that if a drummer isn't excited to get behind the kit, they just need to sell it to someone who is!

The Ludwigs are back home!

I have not been able to play since early April due to a herniated disc in my lower neck, which caused my right hand, fingers, wrist and forearm up to my elbow to go...

Having starting over after a very long layoff a few years ago, I was wondering about the use and purpose of cymbal weights in grams. I never really never even considered the weight of the cymbal in...

If it were me, I would find the Ludwig replacement lugs for that snare. It's a classic vintage drum. Ya want to sell it???????????

ZIldjian A 21" Sweet Ride is one of the best and most versatile rides I have used. It is crashable, if needed, great bell, has a bit of a wash while riding, but thats one thing I like about it. ...

Playing a gig one night in a bar new to the band. Go in, set up, did the sound check on the drums, everything sounds great. (We usually do our own sound.)

Started on the full band sound check....

I just got to post. Used 1967 WMP Ludwig Super Classics, with 20" Med ride and 18" Thin crash and 14" hi-hats, Paiste 602 cymbals, and all hardware, hard fiber cases for all the drums and a trap...

Since I have 2 old Speed King's, does that mean I can play 16th note triplets too? I really do like to think of myself as a manly man.

Speaking of covers, has anyone heard Train's cover of Zepplen II? I was totally taken by surprise by this one.

Drum Chat to the rescue, again! A pencil, it is! Thanks!

I was not as clear about the problem as I should have been. What I meant by thickness is actually the depth of the rim. Old rims were deeper, and when mounted on newer rims, the pedal makes contact...

I got a really good deal on a vintage Speed King. In great shape, ready to use. No problem? Right? Well, when it came in, I found it was the old version that is made for the thicker bass drum...

Might be a little more than a $100.00, but the Mapex Armory Hi Hat stand was a really pleasant surprise for the price. A good, solid stand, in my opinion. Very underrated.

I, too, have the Meridian Maple 5 piece "Big Rock" kit. The 20x22 kik is outstanding. Big sound. Any dummer who see and hears this set loves it. For the money, it's a best buy, for sure. I have...

Anyone have any experience with the coated Remo Pinstripe heads? I know how the clear sound, but have not heard the coated. Thanks!

I use the F series mic's on my kit. Would have loved to have been able to get the D series, but for 60% of the price, you get 80% of the performance. Not a bad trade off at all, in my opinion.

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I use a 10" Remo that I fouond on craigs list for $5.00. It was in good shape, and I like that I can use it on a stand or just by itself, and you can adjust the tension on the head. Works for me...

As of now, things are still in the planning stage for the drum road case. With the band being out of business, so to speak, for the next 2 months (keyboard guy having major back surgery this week),...

Spaz, thanks for the quick reply. I think the one he had in mind is going to be about 3 ft wide,about 4 ft tall, with a side panel door. Rolling on and off the trailer isn't going to much of a...

While most of us don't have a need for one,( I am one of those, by the way), the man that does the transport for our band wants to build one for my drumset. I have never had one, but since he has...

My thoughts on the 1-sided drums are from back in the 70's. Back then, we tried to copy the studio sound of the drums. That tended to sound dry and boxy. You didn't want any ring at all, because...

Yep, but you can tuna piano, but ya can't tuna fish!

Our band is playing this weekend at a local bar. It's a special type of thing in that it is more like a Halloween party. The bar doesn't usually charge a cover, but for this event, they a charging...

Is there a difference in playing "on top" of the beat and pushing the tempo? I try to stay on top, a steady tempo, but just a fraction ahead. Gives a different feel, in my opinion.