Marching Percussion Showroom

[Dynastydrummer95]

Hey!
I couldn't find a Thread like this.
Show us your Marching Percussion!
I'll start with my Pearl FFX(14"x12") and with my brand new Dynasty DFX14(14"x12").

Pearl FFX Midnight Black
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2186.jpg

Dynasty DFX14 Verdi Pompeii Black Hardware
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2177.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2182.jpg

And now post Pics of your Marching Percussion:P

[Mr. Intensity]

Hey!
I couldn't find a Thread like this.
Show us your Marching Percussion!
I'll start with my Pearl FFX(14"x12") and with my brand new Dynasty DFX14(14"x12").

And now post Pics of your Marching Percussion:P

I just sent you a PM, but I'll say it here, welcome to the PDF.

That is a very lovely Dynasty, I'm diggin' the green. I think would have one with chrome hardware over that color if it were me buying it, but the black looks very sexy.

I'll post new pics of my snare when my new bottom head gets in.

[tenor man 36]

heres my marching percussion
pearl championship ffx 13x11 snarehttp://www.pearldrummersforum.com/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=370
pearl competitor marching quadshttp://www.pearldrummersforum.com/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=371
pearl championship marching sextetshttp://www.pearldrummersforum.com/picture.php?albumid=65&pictureid=369

[Mr. Intensity]

Here is ChiaPet's 2008 Phantom Regiment snare; I've copied and pasted everything in his orignal post for you guys.
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Hello. Look what the cat dragged in early this morning!


To start off, I must say that this drum is a BEAUTY. Pictures do not serve any justice to this drum.
One thing I must tell you is that the laminated shell finish is not actually GOLD or BROWN, it's yellow! That's right! You must see it in person to notice the hint of yellow it gives off.

When I first wanted to buy a used corps drum, I purchased a 2008 GLASSMEN Snare drum but due to Columbus Percussion and one of their Glassmen Representatives, they got my order mixed up and they couldn't sell me the drum because another school had already purchased it. However, I did purchase the drum before the school but since the school bought the whole set, they figured it was easier to let all the drums go rather than one by one. So I was told that my "glassmen" snare would come in about 2 weeks, I ended up waiting a month for it until I heard that it was never going to be shipped in the first place. So then Dynasty apologized to me about the mix up, this and that and offered me two choices. Blue Devils 2008 or Phantom Regiment 2008. Growing up in California, I am in love with the Blue Devils but their drums weren't really that special to me. So I chose the Phantom Regiment snare because well...they did win a Championship and High Drums! So I waited another month and finally..it came!

Now...Pros and Cons of buying used drum corps equipment!

Pros:
Custom Finish and Hardware[Depending on what corps you buy from or brand]
Free drumheads..? [My Phantom drum came with a Black Max and a Falam II already on the drum]
Cheap pricing compared to an exact replica.
HISTORY! The drum comes with DCI HISTORY! CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Cons:
Used [Depending on which Corps or Brand you buy from, gear used by drum corps are known for being abused, heavily used, etc.] I was lucky enough to get one of the better conditioned snares.
Scratches N' Dings [It won't be scratch or dinged free]

Enjoy!

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7734/10791845.jpg
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4080/59289921.jpg
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1784/66482165.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7294/60070988.jpg
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/4055/32272787.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5319/51748731.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7553/25073121.jpg

[Dynastydrummer95]

:eek:

[Jazzycat1]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/jazzycat1_album/Challenger9.jpg Late 80's Ludwig Challenger

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/jazzycat1_album/IMG_1888.jpg2005 Maple shell SFZ - Made for the Madison Scouts

Most of the guys here have already seen these...

[Jazzycat1]

Hey!
I couldn't find a Thread like this.
Show us your Marching Percussion!
I'll start with my Pearl FFX(14"x12") and with my brand new Dynasty DFX14(14"x12").

Pearl FFX Midnight Black
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2186.jpg

Dynasty DFX14 Verdi Pompeii Black Hardware
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2177.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/Marching/IMG_2182.jpg




And now post Pics of your Marching Percussion:P


Nice drums, and welcome! Where in Germany are you? I lived in Kaiserslautern for 5 years.

[Dynastydrummer95]

Nice drums, and welcome! Where in Germany are you? I lived in Kaiserslautern for 5 years.

I live in Heinsberg....it's in the west of Germany...about 3km from the Netherlands
And of course your Drums are very nice, too!

[vicfirthrules10]

this isn't my drum. but it is the one i play on at my school. we got them last year. btw, sorry if it takes a little bit to load.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/ryan47060/snare1.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/ryan47060/1247519287.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/ryan47060/1247519285.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/ryan47060/1247519286.jpg http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w38/ryan47060/1247519284.jpg

yeah on the last one, i changed the RGB lvls to show the red a little more.

[Jazzycat1]

Very nice custom finish! What School?

[vicfirthrules10]

East Central High School, St. Leon, IN. yeah we were the first to get that finish from yamaha. that first pic is from like 2 or 3 days after getting them and the others are from a month ago. if you are into WGI, then we made semi-finals this year in our second year of competing in Scholastic Movement A Class. we almost made finals. our show was Safari: The Hunter becomes the Hunted, if you would have heard anyone talking, we were liked by many. we also have a Concert Open Class that just hasn't been able to make finals the past 2 years after making it our first year of competing in WGI. we will be coming back this winter for our 4th year competing in Concert Open and 3rd year in Movement A. :( :( this is my final year of High School and i will definitely miss Winter Percussion. i hope to make the blue stars snare line this coming fall/winter.

[Jazzycat1]

Sorry - I have never been to a WGI event but those are some nice drums. Are they 13 inch?

[Dynastydrummer95]

Nice Drum!

[vicfirthrules10]

Sorry - I have never been to a WGI event but those are some nice drums. Are they 13 inch?
yeah. they're 13". eh, who cares about WGI. our school probably wouldn't do WGI if we had to travel farther than our 2 hours to get to championships.

[ChiaPet]

I wonder where's Mr. Intensity's drum at. :rolleyes:

[Mr. Intensity]

I wonder where's Mr. Intensity's drum at. :rolleyes:

It's coming, haha; give me a minute or 10.

[Mr. Intensity]

Alright guys, I finally got my bottom head in and got some shots of my drum for you all.

As you can see, the drum is a 14"x12" Dynasty. It's the normal snare, no fancy double snare or modular snare. I've had this baby since 2007 and it has served me well.

I'm currently running Evans heads on both the top and bottom of the drum, Hybrid White and MX5 respectively.

For me choice in sticks I use Innovative Percussion FS-TF Tim Fairbanks signature model. These are the same sticks that the Bluecoats are using this year, I was one of the lucky few to get a pair from the first brick that was sent out at the 'Coats camp last November and I've been hooked on them ever since.

The stand the drum is on is the Pearl S-1000; just a basic drumset stand but it works perfectly for me.

Now for the pictures:
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459957626_748632626_3129565_4709174_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459972626_748632626_3129567_5730520_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs176.snc1/6616_132459982626_748632626_3129569_6539288_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459992626_748632626_3129571_4085544_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132460002626_748632626_3129573_1390930_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs176.snc1/6616_132460007626_748632626_3129574_1853709_n.jpg

[Dynastydrummer95]

I love this Logo!
It looks very 3D.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Phips95/6616_132459982626_748632626_3129569.jpg
What's this?

[vicfirthrules10]

they look like earplugs to me.

[ChiaPet]

Lies.

Tell them what it really is Nick. ;)

[Mr. Intensity]

Lies.

Tell them what it really is Nick. ;)

Those are earplugs....haha; I use them all the time, so what batter way to store them than to wedge them between the top hoop and the FF collar.

It works for me.

[Jazzycat1]

Alright guys, I finally got my bottom head in and got some shots of my drum for you all.

As you can see, the drum is a 14"x12" Dynasty. It's the normal snare, no fancy double snare or modular snare. I've had this baby since 2007 and it has served me well.

I'm currently running Evans heads on both the top and bottom of the drum, Hybrid White and MX5 respectively.

For me choice in sticks I use Innovative Percussion FS-TF Tim Fairbanks signature model. These are the same sticks that the Bluecoats are using this year, I was one of the lucky few to get a pair from the first brick that was sent out at the 'Coats camp last November and I've been hooked on them ever since.

The stand the drum is on is the Pearl S-1000; just a basic drumset stand but it works perfectly for me.

Now for the pictures:
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459957626_748632626_3129565_4709174_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459972626_748632626_3129567_5730520_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs176.snc1/6616_132459982626_748632626_3129569_6539288_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132459992626_748632626_3129571_4085544_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs196.snc1/6616_132460002626_748632626_3129573_1390930_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs176.snc1/6616_132460007626_748632626_3129574_1853709_n.jpg

Nice setup! I love black drums.BTW - It was nice meeting you in San Antonio!

[Fuzzy Rocker]

I really need to snap a picture of my school's drums tonight.

[Mr. Intensity]

Nice setup! I love black drums.BTW - It was nice meeting you in San Antonio!

Thanks Jazzy, it was good meeting you as well; you had great seats, I was jealous, haha.

Hopefully next year I'll be on that field instead of looking on to it.

[vicfirthrules10]

Thanks Jazzy, it was good meeting you as well; you had great seats, I was jealous, haha.

Hopefully next year I'll be on that field instead of looking on to it.
yeah. i plan on trying out for the blue stars snare line so i might be able to be on that field as well.

[Jazzycat1]

Thanks Jazzy, it was good meeting you as well; you had great seats, I was jealous, haha.

Hopefully next year I'll be on that field instead of looking on to it.

I hope so! I'll be there watching. Be sure and let us know. Who are you trying out for, Bluecoats?

[Mr. Intensity]

I hope so! I'll be there watching. Be sure and let us know. Who are you trying out for, Bluecoats?

Yeah, I'm auditioning for the Crossmen, Bluecoats, and possibly the Cavaliers. My ultimate goal is the Bluecoats, I'm not chasing a ring, I just want to have a great time drumming and I want to play ridiculous amounts of notes while doing so.

Plus the 'Coats have sweeet unis...so do Crossmen...either way, I'd be happy to be out on the field.

[DrumYoda]

Phantom used to enjoy a reputation among those who dealt in used gear as a drumline who took very good care of their equipment. A friend, who works for a local dealer, has sold several PR drums to schools & individuals and they were all in good shape. These were all some of the Pearl® gear that they used to use.

[vicfirthrules10]

Yeah, I'm auditioning for the Crossmen, Bluecoats, and possibly the Cavaliers. My ultimate goal is the Bluecoats, I'm not chasing a ring, I just want to have a great time drumming and I want to play ridiculous amounts of notes while doing so.

Plus the 'Coats have sweeet unis...so do Crossmen...either way, I'd be happy to be out on the field.
i could probably try-out for the bluecoats to. i live 5 hours away though from their Ohio camp so i'm not sure. and since Bluestars have their auditions in Indianapolis it's only an hour and half away. i may try both though, just to give me more chance of making it. and if capital regiment's weekend doesn't conflict i may try out there to, that's 2 hours away from me. i just want to be in a corps. it would be awesome.

[Mr. Intensity]

i could probably try-out for the bluecoats to. i live 5 hours away though from their Ohio camp so i'm not sure. and since Bluestars have their auditions in Indianapolis it's only an hour and half away. i may try both though, just to give me more chance of making it. and if capital regiment's weekend doesn't conflict i may try out there to, that's 2 hours away from me. i just want to be in a corps. it would be awesome.

Yeah it would man. See, 'Coats and Cavaliers do a camp within about 5 minutes of me down in Austin; very convenient.

I know I'll going to march next summer; it would be cool to have a fellow PDF'er out there as well.

[Jazzycat1]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/jazzycat1_album/Hulkdrum.jpg

[Mr. Intensity]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/jazzycat1_album/Hulkdrum.jpg

Hulk Smash!

I never get tired of seeing that drum Jazzy; sooo nice.

[The Dreaming Tree]

So, I totally have been trying to keep this inside until it comes... but I can't... here we go.

I just bought a 2008 Cavalier's Yamaha Snare. Trying to talk to XL for the cascara wedge.

I can't wait... mmmmmm...

[Jazzycat1]

Awesome! Did you deal with Doug Steinmetz? He was great when I bought this Madison snare. Be prepared to buy heads if yours is new because mine came without any heads at all.

[The Dreaming Tree]

Awesome! Did you deal with Doug Steinmetz? He was great when I bought this Madison snare. Be prepared to buy heads if yours is new because mine came without any heads at all.

Yeah! Doug is awesome! It's $400 for the drum and shipping! It's used (I think he said the guy with the green vest's drum), and slightly dinged, but he said he refurbished it himself because he figured it was going out with the whole line package. Instead, they left one... just for me. :D

By the way, I've always been fond of the White Max/Falams II combo, but was curious if using the Falams II Snare Side head would make any difference. I didn't know they made one, and have always used the regular batter head on the bottom.

[ChiaPet]

Yeah! Doug is awesome! It's $400 for the drum and shipping! It's used (I think he said the guy with the green vest's drum), and slightly dinged, but he said he refurbished it himself because he figured it was going out with the whole line package. Instead, they left one... just for me. :D

By the way, I've always been fond of the White Max/Falams II combo, but was curious if using the Falams II Snare Side head would make any difference. I didn't know they made one, and have always used the regular batter head on the bottom.

Falams II Snare side will give you a shorter, crisper snare response.

It's also more difficult to tune.

[The Dreaming Tree]

Falams II Snare side will give you a shorter, crisper snare response.

It's also more difficult to tune.

Okay. I might try it. I read somewhere on here that someone, maybe you, tune your snare with the snares off. It's some video you were talking about, but I can't find it... was it you? Or do you know who it was?

Thanks. :D

[Mr. Intensity]

Okay. I might try it. I read somewhere on here that someone, maybe you, tune your snare with the snares off. It's some video you were talking about, but I can't find it... was it you? Or do you know who it was?

Thanks. :D

Haha, that would be me actually. You can see a video of it on Evans website; Mike McIntosh explains it, I just put the gist of it in writing here on the PDF.

Here's the post I said all that in; http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showpost.php?p=1853262116&postcount=78

[The Dreaming Tree]

Haha, that would be me actually. You can see a video of it on Evans website; Mike McIntosh explains it, I just put the gist of it in writing here on the PDF.

Here's the post I said all that in; http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showpost.php?p=1853262116&postcount=78

You rock, Mr. I! :D

[Mr. Intensity]

You rock, Mr. I! :D

Haha, thanks man. You're welcome.

[ChiaPet]

Haha, thanks man. You're welcome.

You haven't been on Facebook in forever.


Treason.

[The Dreaming Tree]

Does anyone have any experience with the CyberMax's? I remember when they first came out I wanted to try them, but our tech said Falams II only, so no luck there.

[drumcorpbc]

The group I teach used Cybermax's up until this year. We loved the sound that they produced. Very crisp and short while still giving good snare response. They are the same head as the old Premier Tendura's.

[Mr. Intensity]

You haven't been on Facebook in forever.


Treason.

Yeah I have, I'm on almost every single day. You're never on Facebook.

[devildrums555]

So how do you guys go about buying used corp drums? The bay? From dealers? I seriously would be interested if I just knew how.

SCV's drums this year were beautiful.

[The Dreaming Tree]

So how do you guys go about buying used corp drums? The bay? From dealers? I seriously would be interested if I just knew how.

SCV's drums this year were beautiful.

I emailed Pearl about it, Wolfford, and he said that Fork's Drum Closet (http://www.forksdrumcloset.com/) sells their B-Stock Corps stuff.

Doug Steinmetz does for Yamaha, and he's got plenty of stuff.

And Dynasty's stuff is on their main page.

[devildrums555]

I emailed Pearl about it, Wolfford, and he said that Fork's Drum Closet (http://www.forksdrumcloset.com/) sells their B-Stock Corps stuff.

Doug Steinmetz does for Yamaha, and he's got plenty of stuff.

And Dynasty's stuff is on their main page.

So do most corp drums hit the market after 1 season? Or are they refinished and reused? I think I read something about that earlier.

[The Dreaming Tree]

So do most corp drums hit the market after 1 season? Or are they refinished and reused? I think I read something about that earlier.

I know many of them have a special endorsement deal where the get new drums every season, and sell them back. That way, the distributor can sell them, making a great chunk of change for a used piece of Drum Corps history.

As for WGI lines, I know RCC gets new Dynastys every other year or so, and wallpaper them between seasons. 2006-2007 were the same, and I think 2008 might've been also.

[Mr. Intensity]

I know many of them have a special endorsement deal where the get new drums every season, and sell them back. That way, the distributor can sell them, making a great chunk of change for a used piece of Drum Corps history.

As for WGI lines, I know RCC gets new Dynastys every other year or so, and wallpaper them between seasons. 2006-2007 were the same, and I think 2008 might've been also.

RCC get's them roughly every other year; it largely depends on if the drums fit the show or not. For instance, 2008's drums were black hardware with a grey countertop color, but in 2009 they just covered the drum in black fabric to make it tribal. The 2006 drums were black with black hardware and then in 2007 they covered the drums white and but kids foam stickers on them to match the childrens theme....you get the idea. If you look at RX, or even MCM, they get new drums every year to specifically fit the theme of that years show (I don't think RX's blue and red drums would have looked good with the "Touch" show of 2009).

As for DCI, it varies from corps to corps. Most Pearl corps get new drums every year (SCV, BK, BAC, etc), some Yamaha corps get them every year (Cavaliers, Crown) and some Dynasty corps, or former Dynasty, got them every year (BD, PR). Usually they do a two year thing, like with Yamaha and the Bluecoats or Crossmen, but it all depends on if the drums fit the show theme.

[Jazzycat1]

Yeah! Doug is awesome! It's $400 for the drum and shipping! It's used (I think he said the guy with the green vest's drum), and slightly dinged, but he said he refurbished it himself because he figured it was going out with the whole line package. Instead, they left one... just for me. :D

By the way, I've always been fond of the White Max/Falams II combo, but was curious if using the Falams II Snare Side head would make any difference. I didn't know they made one, and have always used the regular batter head on the bottom.

I used a white max and a clear ambassador marching snare side and it sounds sweet. I dare say even better than my Ludwig with the awesome mylar heads. I don't have it cranked up to floor tile tension though. Yes, Doug was a great rep to deal with. One heck of a sense of humor too! He was a Cavaliers Bassline member - 2002-2004 I think. Good guy.

[Jazzycat1]

So how do you guys go about buying used corp drums? The bay? From dealers? I seriously would be interested if I just knew how.

SCV's drums this year were beautiful.

For Yamaha contact Doug Steinmetz at percussionquestions@yamaha.com

For the others - I have no clue

[The Dreaming Tree]

I used a white max and a clear ambassador marching snare side and it sounds sweet. I dare say even better than my Ludwig with the awesome mylar heads. I don't have it cranked up to floor tile tension though. Yes, Doug was a great rep to deal with. One heck of a sense of humor too! He was a Cavaliers Bassline member - 2002-2004 I think. Good guy.

I did not know that! That's pretty cool! He marched with a tenor instructor I'm trying to hire for my indoor line. Awesome!

[Thudpaw]

I think you are all stupid. Who in their right mind would play, or better yet OWN a silly marching snare?

Losers!

[Thudpaw]

JUST KIDDING!! :) Here's mine. Since these were taken, I've changed the snares to puresounds. I love them. They sound amazing!! This is the best marching snare I've ever had the pleasure to play IMHO.

Thudpaw

[Mr. Intensity]

Haha, Thud...I seriously lol'ed at your post. I love that snare man, it looks sweet.

[The Dreaming Tree]

JUST KIDDING!! :) Here's mine. Since these were taken, I've changed the snares to puresounds. I love them. They sound amazing!! This is the best marching snare I've ever had the pleasure to play IMHO.

Thudpaw

So, Thud, what's that snare side head? Wicked looking.

[Mr. Intensity]

So, Thud, what's that snare side head? Wicked looking.

That's his fancy Evans Hybrid Snareside head, haha.

[Thudpaw]

I really like it. i bought it on a whim with the drum. I love the sound i get out of this drum. Now with the puresound snares, its amazing. That Evans hybrid batter head just FEELS sooooo good too.

Thudpaw

[Mr. Intensity]

I really like it. i bought it on a whim with the drum. I love the sound i get out of this drum. Now with the puresound snares, its amazing. That Evans hybrid batter head just FEELS sooooo good too.

Thudpaw

The Hybrid batter does feel good; I love it compared to the Maxes by Remo. It breathes more and doesn't kill your hands; something that you don't want over a long period of drumming.

I've tried both the White and Grey Hybrids and I prefer the grey; it's my favorite batter head by far.

[Thudpaw]

Yea, the grey just feels sooo good. I can crank the dog snot out of it and it still feels relatively "soft", unlike the ole' table-top feeling falams i used back in the day.

Thudpaw

[Mr. Intensity]

True that. I've only used the maxes, but dang could those be cranked and really hurt your hands.

[doublebasser224]

JUST KIDDING!! :) Here's mine. Since these were taken, I've changed the snares to puresounds. I love them. They sound amazing!! This is the best marching snare I've ever had the pleasure to play IMHO.

Thudpaw

Thud - That snare is unbelievable. It was the pictures you first posted of it when you got it in Iraq which made me convince my Director to get a whole line. (which should be here in a few days) Your drum with the hybrids, is absolutely my favorite DRUM, not even limited to marching, on this forum :D

[Thudpaw]

Thud - That snare is unbelievable. It was the pictures you first posted of it when you got it in Iraq which made me convince my Director to get a whole line. (which should be here in a few days) Your drum with the hybrids, is absolutely my favorite DRUM, not even limited to marching, on this forum :D

Well Thank Ya! You'll love them.

Thudpaw

[Mr. Hadouken]

So where did you Dynasty owners buy your snares? Straight from Dynasty.com or a site like Steveweiss.com or WWBW.com? I've been thinking of purchasing off of WWBW.com.... would that be a good idea?

[Mr. Intensity]

So where did you Dynasty owners buy your snares? Straight from Dynasty.com or a site like Steveweiss.com or WWBW.com? I've been thinking of purchasing off of WWBW.com.... would that be a good idea?

I got mine through eBay actually, a store called BoomBoom Percussion. If I were you, I'd order through steveweissmusic.com, lonestarpercussion.com, or columbuspercussion.com. Those guys wil be far better than WWBW.

[ChiaPet]

I got mine through eBay actually, a store called BoomBoom Percussion. If I were you, I'd order through steveweissmusic.com, lonestarpercussion.com, or columbuspercussion.com. Those guys wil be far better than WWBW.

WWBW used to be terrible back in the days but they have gotten better over the years.


Buy from Stevie's or Columbus's.

[Mr. Intensity]

WWBW used to be terrible back in the days but they have gotten better over the years.


Buy from Stevie's or Columbus's.

Well, yeahl I know they've been better, but if he goes to a specialized place he'll be treated better.

Steve's, Columbus, and Lonestar are my top three choices for any marching related gear.

[Thudpaw]

I ordered my carbonply thru SteveWeiss, got to me in Iraq in a WEEK (unbelieveable) and had amazing customer service. Hooked a brotha up! :)

Thudpaw

[hvdrums]

http://www.hvdrums.com/btpfade1rbSmall.jpg


Has an Evans Grey on top and Ebony Ambassador on the bottom.
Beautiful drum in the sunlight.

This one is pretty cool as well...same head combination..

http://www.hvdrums.com/fincdx3rbSmall.jpg

As you can tell I'm into the late model traditional drums.

[Mr. Intensity]

Wow, HV, those are sweet! I love that Pearl man; it's old school with a modern finish; shweet!!!!

[hvdrums]

Thanks. This drum means the most to me....I gave it to my Mentor and was signed by some Phantom Alumni. Marty gave soooo much to many of us...just a little Thank You Surprise for him....has it set up in a frame and plays it whenever he does a clinic or presentation...


http://www.hvdrums.com/MartysSurprise08092008sm.jpg


It is a FFX Black Lacquered shell.

[Mr. Intensity]

Very nice, I like it. The story behind it makes it that much more unique and special.

[Trey3]

This is my Dynasty DFX14. The color is Madagascar.

[Jazzycat1]

http://www.hvdrums.com/btpfade1rbSmall.jpg


Has an Evans Grey on top and Ebony Ambassador on the bottom.
Beautiful drum in the sunlight.

This one is pretty cool as well...same head combination..

http://www.hvdrums.com/fincdx3rbSmall.jpg

As you can tell I'm into the late model traditional drums.

Sweet drums my man! Great job restoring them!

[twister12]

This is my Dynasty DFX14. The color is Madagascar.

thats a cool finish. it wouldnt happen to be the rhythm x finish for 2009 would it? touch was awesome!

[Mr. Intensity]

Trey3; Very nice, one of my private lesson students has the same drum, his is in the process of being replaced actually (bottom bearing edge collapsed into the drum)

twister12; That is the same finish that RX used in 2009

[Trey3]

Thanks man!

[Trey3]

thats a cool finish. it wouldnt happen to be the rhythm x finish for 2009 would it? touch was awesome!

No it's a Madagascar woodgrain finish!

[Mr. Intensity]

That's the same finish RX used man, the madagascar.
http://innovativepercussion.com/pages/photos/2009%20WGI%20Championships/Rhythm%20X%5C_ajl4405.jpg

[Trey3]

Awesome! Haha

[twister12]

thanks trey3 and mr insanity. that finish is sick!

[Mr. Intensity]

So, slight update on my drum. The metal ring that sits around the bottom bearing edge bent and fell out of place on my drum; which means if I keep my current MX5 on there it will crush the drum. So I called up Dynasty and they're sending me a replacement shell since you can't just put a new ring in the drum.

Anyways, I'll post up some pics of the drum as I take it apart and reassemble it for your viewing pleasure.

Later guys.

[Jazzycat1]

So, slight update on my drum. The metal ring that sits around the bottom bearing edge bent and fell out of place on my drum; which means if I keep my current MX5 on there it will crush the drum. So I called up Dynasty and they're sending me a replacement shell since you can't just put a new ring in the drum.

Anyways, I'll post up some pics of the drum as I take it apart and reassemble it for your viewing pleasure.

Later guys.

No kidding? Free of charge?

I'm actually looking at adding to the collection (as if I need another drum) Thinking about a 2005 Deco Red MTS from the Crossmen. This one is new like the last one. Thoughts?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/jazzycat1_album/decored.jpg

[Mr. Intensity]

No kidding Jazzy; they called me personally after I emailed them and they sent it out today free of charge. People may not like their drums, but I can say from experience that Dynasty has some of the best customer service out there.

As far as your nest drum; I think that drum would be an excellent addition to your collection; I've always loved that color combination and it screams Crossmen. It would be a great complement to your Madison drum.

I was actually thinking about putting away some money and getting myself one of the 07-08 Bluecoats snares, they have a few in stock that are new.

[Jazzycat1]

No kidding Jazzy; they called me personally after I emailed them and they sent it out today free of charge. People may not like their drums, but I can say from experience that Dynasty has some of the best customer service out there.

As far as your nest drum; I think that drum would be an excellent addition to your collection; I've always loved that color combination and it screams Crossmen. It would be a great complement to your Madison drum.

I was actually thinking about putting away some money and getting myself one of the 07-08 Bluecoats snares, they have a few in stock that are new.

I'm trying to talk myself out of this one but I agree the red would look nice next to the Green. I was thinking about a 14x11 tom to complete my Tama kit, which would be much less expensive, or maybe both?

[Mr. Intensity]

I'm trying to talk myself out of this one but I agree the red would look nice next to the Green. I was thinking about a 14x11 tom to complete my Tama kit, which would be much less expensive, or maybe both?

Hmm, that is a tough choice. I'd say, if it were my decision to make, just go for it. I think what it come down to is, how much longer do you think that X-men snare is going to be on the market? They may only have a few left, and I'm sure they're other guys out there thinking about getting that same drum; if they all hesitate, it stays on the market, but if one guy pops on it, then that's one less opportunity you have to get it.

The tom for your set will probably be out there much longer than the snare drum; Tama sells that stuff everyday and you can get one easy enough.

That'd be my 2 cents on it; if you can go for both, get both, otherwise in a few weeks or so after that X-men drum sells, you'll be kickin' yourself for not jumping on it when you could have.