DW Drums Discussion

[NLP]

Hey, guys.
Not sure if PDP kits belong here, but I have just finished working on my Platinums and here are some crappy pictures of 'em.

(Yeah, the angle of the splash is annoying me, too)



(Can't really take good pictures with such little space.)


They're a work in progress.

[yohin]

Nice kit man! Looks like the finish on my Superstars which I'm ever so anxiously awaiting.

[RHD03]

Cool RHD starting him young soon enough you'll have to hand that DW over to him..

Lol, you are probably right...just a reason to buy a better one I guess

Wish I could have been that lucky at his age... my first kit was not "quite" that nice... lol...

He only gets monitored time on the Dubbs...I would rather he borrowed the car!

Hey, guys.
Not sure if PDP kits belong here, but I have just finished working on my Platinums and here are some crappy pictures of 'em.

Here's the link for the PDP thread bro.

http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...sion-8591.html

[scuba200ft]

Sweet Georgia Brown!

Those are hot!

Hey scuba- those sure are beautiful kits you've got there. i really like your setup style too. i want to try flattening everything out and keeping things low. it looks really comfy.

Flat is where it's at. So damn comfy. Matter of fact, I have a short stack dw kit on order too. Can't wait to sit down at those!

[DDubbBlackIce]

^

Good link explaining all the differences in the shells. It's really amazing what they do to these drums. No wonder DW's sound better than anything else out there. They really know what they're doing.

No kidden, I had no idea. Did you go to the Neil Peart link and see those two videos? Man how cool to hear those shells getting thumped. The same size shell sounded an entire octave apart when he thumped them.

[JayW]

No kidden, I had no idea. Did you go to the Neil Peart link and see those two videos? Man how cool to hear those shells getting thumped. The same size shell sounded an entire octave apart when he thumped them.

I saw those a little while back... VERY interesting! You need some decent speakers to really hear it though... sounds really amazing running through my surround sound with the bass turned all the way up.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ6AvR6E8-s&feature=sub"]YouTube- SSC - Specialized Shell Configuration Part 1[/ame]

[mixalive]

I have a Drum Workshop Series black chrome over brass snare with the silver oval badge with black writing that says "Drum Workshop" "Made in USA". It has no dated or labels on the inside. Is this an econo line? It has the 2.3mm hoops and 1.3mm shell with round DW lugs. Any info and opinions would be appreciated. Serial #016160

[scuba200ft]

The 10 inch tom came in this week for my Classics series kit...really digging it! Also have 8-10-12-15 ordered in short stack sizes. Both will have the VLT and ESE edge treatment...Cant wait to get those little buggers and mess around with them.
If you have never played a classics kit, and you are in that market, don't pass up playing one. Particularly if you are not 16-20 and not looking for the sound of cardboard. I like my collectors kits, but the Classics are all about big tone. Great thump.

[RHD03]

It's beautiful Scuba!

[PHROGGE]

Nice Tubs Bud!!!!

[JayW]

The 10 inch tom came in this week for my Classics series kit...really digging it! Also have 8-10-12-15 ordered in short stack sizes. Both will have the VLT and ESE edge treatment...Cant wait to get those little buggers and mess around with them.
If you have never played a classics kit, and you are in that market, don't pass up playing one. Particularly if you are not 16-20 and not looking for the sound of cardboard. I like my collectors kits, but the Classics are all about big tone. Great thump.

Sweet looking snare! What are the specs on it??? I'm guessing 13" X 7" ???

[scuba200ft]

Sweet looking snare! What are the specs on it??? I'm guessing 13" X 7" ???

You are correct!

[JayW]

You are correct!

If you ever decide to get rid of it... just let me know!

[bluesbat]

I have a 2003 collectors black oyster 22 12 14 16.
They are beautifully made drums, no doubt about that!
The bass drum is not as good as my Yamaha maple custom absolute, the
14 & 16 have great depth, I luv em......but the 12 is a pig, totally untunable.
Have tried all varieties of heads top and bottom, and can never get rid of the
ring tuned high or low in any combination....maybe it's just a rogue tom?
I'm not giving up though, I am looking for a 22 10 14 shell pack, which I
think will be the right combination for me.
One thing though...they are F***** loud man !!!

[JayW]

I have a 2003 collectors black oyster 22 12 14 16.
They are beautifully made drums, no doubt about that!
The bass drum is not as good as my Yamaha maple custom absolute, the
14 & 16 have great depth, I luv em......but the 12 is a pig, totally untunable.
Have tried all varieties of heads top and bottom, and can never get rid of the
ring tuned high or low in any combination....maybe it's just a rogue tom?
I'm not giving up though, I am looking for a 22 10 14 shell pack, which I
think will be the right combination for me.
One thing though...they are F***** loud man !!!

That is strange indeed. My 12" tom sounds great... and the kick is incredible!

[Mr. Tama]

That set up looks so clean. I love it Scuba! I actually just went away from that flat cymbal look because I am doing a lot of swing/jazz playig right now. Completely new to me, but I love it.

[nucjd]

I have a 2003 collectors black oyster 22 12 14 16.
They are beautifully made drums, no doubt about that!
The bass drum is not as good as my Yamaha maple custom absolute, the
14 & 16 have great depth, I luv em......but the 12 is a pig, totally untunable.
Have tried all varieties of heads top and bottom, and can never get rid of the
ring tuned high or low in any combination....maybe it's just a rogue tom?
I'm not giving up though, I am looking for a 22 10 14 shell pack, which I
think will be the right combination for me.
One thing though...they are F***** loud man !!!

Have you tried checking the rim to make sure it is true and round. If it is not, you will never get any drum in tune. Lay the rim down on a flat surface and see if it sits completely flat or does it rock. If it rocks back and forth that could be your problem. You probably know this already, but thought I would chime in.

[RHD03]

I used to use almost this EXACT set up...and I miss it now that everythig is on a rack, and I'm thinking of putting back that way. Gorgeous Dubbs though man.

[scuba200ft]

I used to use almost this EXACT set up...and I miss it now that everythig is on a rack, and I'm thinking of putting back that way. Gorgeous Dubbs though man.

Funny...Looks just like mine! I really cant think of a better setup drum-wise, for me. I am 6"4 and sit high so I have no reach problems...Flat and spread out.

[Bish]

I know this may seem crazy, but I see similarities. I'm just throwing it out there...


OH and please note: I do have a red Rocnsoc now. Teehee

[RHD03]

Such a great set up!

[Bish]

Such a great set up!

I agree, but scuba has a few more cymbals than I.

[RHD03]

I agree, but scuba has a few more cymbals than I.

Maybe...but I seem to remember you having a few stashed away for a rainy day...

[scuba200ft]

I know this may seem crazy, but I see similarities. I'm just throwing it out there...


OH and please note: I do have a red Rocnsoc now. Teehee

Whoah, my twin!

[Bish]

Whoah, my twin!

So, it's not just me huh? hehehee...

Here's the kit all put together.