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After listening to an infectious disease expert on the radio, it sounds like a Marina is about the safest place to play, due to the wind. Good luck, hope it still happens.

Just started using one on my crash. They're good for multiple quick hits on a cymbal, although it seems like I really have to hit it harder to get the crash. Anyway, it's worth it, if it saves my...

Springs might be a good idea. Like I said, I crack about one cymbal a decade, so my technique is not great, but it couldn't be that bad, considering how hard I play. I ended up ordering:
18" A Rock...

Interesting. I have been setting my cymbals flat lately. Maybe I'll go back to angling them. Thanks for the input.

No, you're right in accusing me of bad technique. I play very hard and I don't always sideswipe, espec. when I'm playing fast. Still most of my cymbals are good for a decade, that's why the paiste...

Just cracked two cymbals recently: a Zildjian A 17" Rock Crash that I played for over 12 years, and a Paiste 2002 Medium 18" crash, that I played for less than a year.
I need to replace them both,...

Yes.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6329835619_ca57240265_b.jpg

This is my '70 Black Oyster Pearl kit.

13x9
16x16
24x14

w/ a 14x5.5 '76 supraphonic.

Nice, I don't see too many of those.

Thanks! It's 20-13-16. It must've been a custom kit. Super Classic toms with an undersized bass drum.

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Just finished cleaning this one up.

24's sound great. My only complaint is that the rack toms sit so high on the bass drum. I finally removed my second rack tom, and went with a Bonham style configuration.
I like to use the 24 for...

^Very nice. Which snare did you go with?

That might be the best one I've seen in this thread.

Personally, I know I would lose my passion for music, if it became my job. I have friends who are in the music industry and still have fun playing in bands, etc., but for me I don't think it would...

I just started using a snare stand for my tom. I've got a 24" bass drum, so it's nice to get the tom a little lower than if it was mounted on the kick.

Totally, when I was kid, I used to tap along to Back in Black, before I even got my drum kit.

I agree. The Mardi Gras atmosphere in front of the White House kind of gave me the creeps. Let's show some class.

I like to play on my knees when listening to music. I know it's not the same as a kit, but it's a great way to improve your timing.
Lessons can helpful, but they're not for everybody. I've been...

Solid, dude.
I'm not sure if it's the recording, but the bass drum is too quiet, until you lay into it at the end.
Nice job!

I'm pretty happy with my Tama Iron Cobra Jr. Pretty basic pedal, but it has a great feel, and I never have to fiddle with it.

Depends on what I'm playing.
When I'm playing a simple beat, I will really follow the bass. If I'm doing something more complex, I'll just stay in time with myself and let the bass follow me.
For...

Is it a bad resonance? I get annoyed when my toms DON'T resonate.
Pearl MCX Man has the right idea. Make sure that bottom head is tuned properly. I bet if you get a sweet sounding resonance, you...

My old Ludwig:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5496505668_2990dff977_b.jpg

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13x9
14x10
16x16
24x14

18" is what I need.
Dumb question...

When they give you the seat height for a throne, do they measure that from the top of the seat to the floor?