Info need MHX users only

[Action Jackson]

I'am wanting to order an MHX kit and was needing some
advice on what kind of heads to buy that would best complment
the mahogany sound?
I play Rock, sthern Rock and country. Thanks

[Action Jackson]

Hey, does any one play MHX out there?
I have never played them or really ever heard them live.
I just heard them in the dream kit work shop in this site.
I am thikng about ordering a kit, here is what I want

snare Drum 6 ply BRX 6.5/14
Toms 10/12
12/14
flor Toms 16/16
16/18
Bass Drum 18/24
Cymbals 14 inch Hihats
8 inch splash Zildgen K custom all K custom
10 splash
14 crash
16 thin crash
17 crash ride
18 china
21 ride 21 ping ride
What do you think, for Rock, southern Rock, country and metal? :)

[Lee Thompson]

You may want to stay with Maple or Birch for those styles. They will give you a little more punch. Also once you see the finish on the MHX you will not really want to kick the crap out of them playing metal.

If you do go with the MHX I recommend checking out Aquarian Heads.

[Action Jackson]

Thanks for replying to my post.
What type of music would MHX be ideal for?
I know that they are very beautiful and I don't play metal that often, I just wanted to know if they were versatile enough for all
types of music. Have you played MHX very much and how do the
Aquairen heads differ in sound to Remo Ambassadors or Evans?

I apologize for any spelling or punctuation errors.

Thanks again
:)

[Lee Thompson]

I use my MHX playing blues. They seem to be best suited (In my humble opinion) for Blues/Jazz because they have a warmer,more round tone than Maple or Birch drums.

As far as Aquarian Heads They have a range that rivals Remo (very similar) but, they have (again in my humble opinion) Much better Quality control.

If you want to hear what they sound like you can go to my website. www.onemoremile.com

See Ya'

[Action Jackson]

Hey man that sounded graet. I love that snare sound it sounds
thick, just what I want. I'm truely sold on MHX. What are your
sizes and can you post some close up shots of your kit?
I dont see that well.
Thank you

[Lee Thompson]

THANKS!
We worked very hard on the new CD.
I don't have a scanner(or for that matter a printer) but I will try to get the webmaster of my site to post a few pics of my kit.

My kit consists of ...
Pearl (fancy that) MHX 16x20 kick w/May audio technica ATM 25 mic, 9x12 tom, 14x16 tom w/ legs, Sensitone 5x14 nickel over brass w/ tube lugs( GOD this is a great snare!! Why aren't you guys at Pearl marketing this drum more??)
3x13 Maple pic snare (left side), pearl hardware, Audio Technica mics on the toms, Shure sm57 on the snares, K Zildjian cymbals, Humes & Berg and SKB cases, Aquarian Heads, Trueline sticks, Moon-gel pads on the drums... Oh, and I wear Timberland shoes...;)
I also used a couple of Fibes snare drums on the CD . If you listen close you can hear the deep Maple CRACK on a couple of tunes.

...I'm sorry,I got on a roll there.

Lee

[Andy]

lee, your blues trio is seriously the coolest thing ive heard in a long time. come play in michigan, i want to see you guys live.

[kevin1983]

I use my MHX for Rock, Jazz, Swing, Latin, and Funk. When I want a sharp cutting sound I use Evans clear G2's. If I want a more of a melodic smooth sound I use Evans coated G2's. I like to switch between the Aquarian Superkick 1 and the Evans EMAD for my bass drum.