1st post as a lurking noobie

**veafer** · 06-10-2009, 08:01 AM

I've been hanging around for a couple of months now, just seeing what's been going on in the world of drums and percussion. i "retired" from the road at the ripe old age of 25,stopped playing. cold turkey, selling both kits. To make a long story short, i married a wonderful woman a couple of years ago who convinced me to try and see if i can still play a little. I'm now 51. soon to be 52, so its been of 25 years since ive even picked up a pair of sticks. i am lucky enough to be able to find a kit i can afford without taking too much of a hit in the ol 401k, a Ludwig Accent LC225. Know that this set is considered "low end", i was really surprised by the quality of the kit. I bought the "power" setup, (larger size bass, toms, ect) The 400 series hardware is outstanding, and i got a deal on the ZBT's to go with it. I did a bit of tweaking, new coated remos,for starters. added a floor tom, and made it into a 1 up 2 down set like i played years ago. GAWDDDDDDDDD....am i ever having FUNNNNNNNNNNNNN. And i jus love drivin the neighbors nuts......lol...so, with all that said, im gonna try and post a picture or 2 of my new toy. Hope you enjoy the beatin and banging as much as i have the past few months.......

**Reverend D.** · 06-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Hello veafer. Welcome to the forum. I'm very happy to hear that you decided to pick up drumming again. I was in your situation as well, only I retired due to heart problems for 5 years until my wife convinced me to start back up again when I started to regain some energy. Aren't wives great. I love your set up btw....simple and classy, yet commanding.

**fumbled time** · 06-12-2009, 11:24 AM

like the kit, welcome back to the beat that holds it together. the protical son has returned.

PearlDrummer18 · 06-12-2009, 11:41 AM

Welcome!!

**CharlyG** · 06-12-2009, 11:46 AM

I'm 58, and a bass player, started in Dec joined the chat in Jan, and havin a blast learnin the other half of the rhythm section!!

Welcome, I can relate as I "put away" my instruments for about 20 years. As soon as I picked it back up again, I knew that is what my life was missing.

Larrysperf · 06-12-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey for the $ the Ludwig kits are great. put some good heads on them and they will sound great. And welcome, and if they make you happy then why spend a small fortune on a big $ set. IMHO

**concrete Building** · 06-12-2009, 12:22 PM

Yup, Welcome to Drum Chat (We all welcomed dis guy befor PB! Lets all give ouselves a pat on da back!!!). Ur gonna find alot of cool advice. Here are da guys u should talk to for each thing:
Drum set: Bongobro
general help: Drummer
Drum heads: PHROGGE
Tama advice: Myself or Mr. Tama
Drumline: Ch33z (i havent seen him in awhile...) and gretschj
how to play bass: Bassist learning Drums
a good competition: Pastor Bob
cymbs (cymbals): STICKWIZZARDDRAGON
someone to talk to: xweasel
an dere are lots of other people ur gonna get to know.

**concrete Building** · 06-12-2009, 12:23 PM

ono, wait...
Bongos/congas: Bongobro
Drumset: Bish (they're both mods an start wit da letter B)

**concrete Building** · 06-12-2009, 12:23 PM

o an Larrysperf is a good guy for talkin about racks.

**concrete Building** · 06-12-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by veafer

I've been hanging around for a couple of months now, just seeing what's been going on in the world of drums and percussion. i "retired" from the road at the ripe old age of 25,stopped playing. cold turkey, selling both kits. To make a long story short, i married a wonderful woman a couple of years ago who convinced me to try and see if i can still play a little. I'm now 51. soon to be 52, so its been of 25 years since ive even picked up a pair of sticks. i am lucky enough to be able to find a kit i can afford without taking too much of a hit in the ol 401k, a Ludwig Accent LC225. Know that this set is considered "low end", i was really surprised by the quality of the kit. I bought the "power" setup, (larger size bass, toms, ect) The 400 series hardware is outstanding, and i got a deal on the ZBT's to go with it. I did a bit of tweaking, new coated remos,for starters. added a floor tom, and made it into a 1 up 2 down set like i played years ago. GAWDDDDDDDDD....am i ever having FUNNNNNNNNNNNNN. And i jus love drivin the neighbors nuts......lol...so, with all that said, im gonna try and post a picture or 2 of my new toy. Hope you enjoy the beatin and banging as much as i have the past few months.......

ooooooooo.. dats a prettty set

**Andreeew** · 06-12-2009, 12:37 PM

Hello there

**Dustin** · 06-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Welcome mate

**ironfist** · 06-12-2009, 04:02 PM

wecome veafer, glad to have you aboard

**LagerHead** · 06-12-2009, 04:04 PM

Welcome to DrumChat Veafer. Now if there was only something that I could give you advice on. Hmmmm. Nope, can't think of a thing.

**Riouel** · 06-12-2009, 04:07 PM

welcome old timer to drum chat

**drummer** · 06-12-2009, 04:39 PM

Welcome to our family Veafer! Kick off your shoes and stay awhile.

**defcon235** · 06-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Great looking kit Veafer! Welcome to the forum.

**late8** · 06-12-2009, 05:33 PM

Hey veafer welcome to DC! Nice kit! I love Ludwig drums. My first kit was a used one I bought back in the dark ages of the '80s.

I'm like you.

I've been away from the music scene for a long time too. I got married twice; the first time was a bad dream, remarried, more kids, career, now I'm having my second stab at it again but the gear and the technology is so different and better than when I started out in the '80s.

Welcome to the coolest place for drummers! Hope to see you around the forum.

**yohin** · 06-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Welcome to Drum Chat!

**pastor_bob** · 06-13-2009, 12:22 AM

Welcome to Drum Chat Veafer!

**john gerrard** · 06-13-2009, 06:35 AM

Welcome. One thing about drummers,if it is in your blood there is just no walking away from it. My story is about like yours. I'm 60, played for years got burned out and just quit, sold everything and said "I'm done". 15 years later one thing lead to another and here I am again.

As mentioned above, the technology now is just unbelieveable and the people around here are great about sharing information and bringing all of us up to date.

Enjoy yourself. John

**gretsch** · 06-13-2009, 07:40 AM

Welcome to drum chat! i love the set! 1 up 2 down rocks!

and hey concrete building thats awesome what you did about naming people that he go to questions about

**Lesizmor** · 06-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Hello..welcome and nice lookin' Kit!!

-Les

**veafer** · 06-21-2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks for all the great "welcomes" from all of you.........I'm so sorry that it took so long to it all..........but ive just returned from my annual dream vacation....1600 miles of driving through 5 or so states and ending up at a 4 day music fest....The W.C Handy Blues and BBQ festival in Henderson, Kentucky...talk about some killer music...all i've gots to say is that if ya ever get the chance to go, dont miss it.........and believe it or not....ITS FREE!!!!!!!!! Anyways, thanks again for all the great replies to my post, and i'll be back soon.............

**jhmeg2** · 06-21-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by concrete Building

Yup, Welcome to Drum Chat (We all welcomed dis guy befor PB! Lets all give ouselves a pat on da back!!!). Ur gonna find alot of cool advice. Here are da guys u should talk to for each thing:
Drum set: Bongobro
general help: Drummer
Drum heads: PHROGGE
Tama advice: Myself or Mr. Tama
Drumline: Ch33z (i havent seen him in awhile...) and gretschj
how to play bass: Bassist learning Drums
a good competition: Pastor Bob
cymbs (cymbals): STICKWIZZARDDRAGON
someone to talk to: xweasel
an dere are lots of other people ur gonna get to know.

wait... I don't even get mentioned?

wow, I thought I was good for sumphin at least... Racks, cymbals, lol yeah I know nuffing about either!!!
Also if you ever need any positive reinforcment sticks wizor dragon is tha man. That dude exudes confidence and positvity.... and tha man can play, hes out there sometimes lol.... but the man knows stuff, and super spiritual., any how, WELCOME to DRUM CHAT, wish I knew there was some body looking to find a kit... I am thinking of getting rid of my Rogers, wit hall new heads top and bottom, and all refinished, oh well.

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