Post Your Bird's-Eye View/Driver's Seat Kit Pics!!

[KevinVanRillaer]

I have always played an acoustic kit and never spent the time or money to get involved with electronics. Last year, on vacation, I played a friends entry level Roland kit, and had a ball! All the idfferent kits and percussion sounds...amazing!
Since your set-up is of a much more advanced level, I would imagine the palet of sounds is enourmous and available for fine-tuning as well. I would love to come over and play.
Then there's that rug!
One question though. How does the mix of electronic drums with acoustic cymbals work out live? I guess you can close mike the plates since there's no tom or snare sound to interfere?

I use 2 mics for the cymbals, and i have 2 outputs on the module (L&R). I connect those to a mixing board and make sure the sound level is equel.

[VIbes]

[Geriatric Jeff]

For many years I've played a traditional 5 piece with 2 toms on the bass drum. This latest acquisition has a 24" bass and to get the toms as flat as I like it made them too high for my vertically challenged height. After seeing the many different configurations posted here I finally tried putting the toms on a stand. Being an old dog I thought it would take a long time to retrain my brain and was pleasantly surprised at how quick this got comfortable and feels natural. I'm changing all my kits to this variation, thanks for all the pictures to inspire the change!

[DWdrumr]

Looks great!

[s_tic_k]

Hey jeff love your kit, dont get me wrong but the look your looking for comes more from fusion sized toms, what you could do though is setup with only one top tom and a floor on each side, once you get used to it its actually quite fun to play with this setup hope this helps

[soren-k]

I use 2 mics for the cymbals, and i have 2 outputs on the module (L&R). I connect those to a mixing board and make sure the sound level is equel.

Hey man, I checked out your website and listened to the song clips you have posted. I really like what you guys are doing. Nice chilled out, atmospheric vibe. Very cool...

[pastor_bob]

I like the setup VIbes. I've never asked this before, so I was wondering if you have issues with sand getting in your gear when you play down by the beach (that is sand right in front of the stage, right?)

[pastor_bob]

For many years I've played a traditional 5 piece with 2 toms on the bass drum. This latest acquisition has a 24" bass and to get the toms as flat as I like it made them too high for my vertically challenged height. After seeing the many different configurations posted here I finally tried putting the toms on a stand. Being an old dog I thought it would take a long time to retrain my brain and was pleasantly surprised at how quick this got comfortable and feels natural. I'm changing all my kits to this variation, thanks for all the pictures to inspire the change!

Cool looking kit GJ!

[Nechre]

So, I've mocked up my double kick drum setup again. Now I've got cable hi hats in the center above the rack toms, however.



The iron cobras pictured are not my main pedals, but were used because I left my demon drives with my electric kit at the jam space. Today I've converted them to lefty pedals, and they'll be used on the 24" kick on the left when it's done (that's right, 2 double pedals on one kit). Now I just need to get off my lazy butt and stain and drill these drums...

[KevinVanRillaer]

Hey man, I checked out your website and listened to the song clips you have posted. I really like what you guys are doing. Nice chilled out, atmospheric vibe. Very cool...

Thanks man!

[soren-k]

So, I've mocked up my double kick drum setup again. Now I've got cable hi hats in the center above the rack toms, however.



The iron cobras pictured are not my main pedals, but were used because I left my demon drives with my electric kit at the jam space. Today I've converted them to lefty pedals, and they'll be used on the 24" kick on the left when it's done (that's right, 2 double pedals on one kit). Now I just need to get off my lazy butt and stain and drill these drums...

Two double pedals on a kit with two different sized kicks! What a cool idea. You should be able to do some really interesting bass work with that. Be sure and post a pic when you have it set up.

[marko138]

So, I've mocked up my double kick drum setup again. Now I've got cable hi hats in the center above the rack toms, however.



The iron cobras pictured are not my main pedals, but were used because I left my demon drives with my electric kit at the jam space. Today I've converted them to lefty pedals, and they'll be used on the 24" kick on the left when it's done (that's right, 2 double pedals on one kit). Now I just need to get off my lazy butt and stain and drill these drums...

That's a cool set up. Looks fun.

[kaosotis]

For many years I've played a traditional 5 piece with 2 toms on the bass drum. This latest acquisition has a 24" bass and to get the toms as flat as I like it made them too high for my vertically challenged height. After seeing the many different configurations posted here I finally tried putting the toms on a stand. Being an old dog I thought it would take a long time to retrain my brain and was pleasantly surprised at how quick this got comfortable and feels natural. I'm changing all my kits to this variation, thanks for all the pictures to inspire the change!

Nice looking Ludwigs. First kit I ever got new all by myself. Used my bar mitzvah money back in the day. I don't know if I'll ever pull the trigger but I troll CL all the time for them.

[drummer5359]

I never think to take an overhead shot at a gig and I have had low ceilins at my last three practice spaces, but this should be close enough.

Here is my 1973 Slingerlands with DW hardware, Zildjian Ks, and my 1958 Radio King single ply snare.

[drummer5359]

Here are my 2008 DWs in broken glass finish. The main snare is a Super Solid, the secondary snare is an Edge. Thcymbals are a mix of Ks, K Customs and a set of Constantnople hats.

[s_tic_k]

nice deedubs Mike and nice colection of ks

[Deedubs!]

nice deedubs Mike and nice colection of ks

you talkin to me?

[areFish]

Here are my 2008 DWs in broken glass finish. The main snare is a Super Solid, the secondary snare is an Edge. Thcymbals are a mix of Ks, K Customs and a set of Constantnople hats.

Wow, awesome rig! What is the auxiliary drum sitting above the 10"?

[drummer5359]

Wow, awesome rig! What is the auxiliary drum sitting above the 10"?

It's a 5" x 8". A drum shop ordered it for a customer, there was a language barrier. When it came in it wasn't what he was looking for. I came in and saw it, thought that it was cool and they sold it to me pretty close to cost.

It's very cool actually when I have my kit set up in the "maximum" layout.

Although this thread is about behind the kit shots, here is what it looks like from the front.



And here is a different overhead shot. (This time with 2002's.)

[Frazzetto]

I love this thread! But, I HATE IT SOOOO MUCH!!!... all i do is get so jealous! lol! nice guys!

[soren-k]

OK, here's an updated pic of mine that shows some recent additions to my acoustic set (and also my Roland kit in the background).



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[late8]

New view of the kit with Gretsch USA Custom 6.5x14" snare.

[Frazzetto]

GAH! I Hate to love coming to this thread! Makes me soooooo jealous! However, I love seeing everyones G.A.S. hahaha

[pastor_bob]

OK, here's an updated pic of mine that shows some recent additions to my acoustic set (and also my Roland kit in the background).

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That's quite an acoustic setup soren-k! What are the newest additions?

[pastor_bob]

New view of the kit with Gretsch USA Custom 6.5x14" snare.

Man, I always enjoy the bird's-eye view of your kit Rich! You're like me - you like seeing those cymbals shine. Your solution for the metronome is certainly different. What made you take it off the mount and duct tape it to a throne? Also, what's the other piece that's duct taped there?