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Yesterday, I fully reskinned my CZX set with Remo Renaissance heads, and subsequently set it up to try out a new setup that I intend to play on next weekend in the recording studio. I had already started breaking it back down again (hence no crashes in this setup), when I realised I hadn't taken any pictures of the setup, both for you gearheads of the PDF, and for reference, should I need such when setting up again in the studio.
This setup is a two-up, one-down offset config, which is a departure from my gigging setup (13x11T, 16x16F, 24x16B). This config is 12x10" and 13x11" toms on a C-950 ultra-wide stance cymbal stand for stability, 16x16" floor tom and 22x16" bass drum. The toms (10x10" not in this setup, 12x10", 13x11" and 16x16") are skinned with Remo Renaissance Emperor batters and Remo Renaissance Ambassador reso's; the 14x6.5" snare with Remo Renaissance PowerStroke 3 batter and Remo Renaissance Ambassador Snare Side reso and the bass with Remo Renaissance PowerStroke 3 batter and reso (with a 5" Bass Drum O).
So far, I am very much liking the Renaissance heads, although I only did a quick tune by ear, to get a feel for the new heads. They're now in the storage room with the heads cranked, so I can tune them properly once in the studio. The Renaissance heads are nicely toned down, warm-sounding. The bass is unmuffled, without becoming boingy. And I must say, the looks really complement the finish of the Custom Z quite nicely.
Next on the list for this kit is a tune-up with FatTone hoops, stainless tuning rods and shouldered washers. When I get to that stage, it'll also be about time for a good clean and polish.
I am hoping to take delivery of its twin, the SZX kit, the week after the recordings. That kit will probably be skinned entirely in Remo Ebony heads (same Emperor/Ambassador/PowerStroke setup as the CZX) and fitted with MasterCast hoops for punchiness.
This setup is a two-up, one-down offset config, which is a departure from my gigging setup (13x11T, 16x16F, 24x16B). This config is 12x10" and 13x11" toms on a C-950 ultra-wide stance cymbal stand for stability, 16x16" floor tom and 22x16" bass drum. The toms (10x10" not in this setup, 12x10", 13x11" and 16x16") are skinned with Remo Renaissance Emperor batters and Remo Renaissance Ambassador reso's; the 14x6.5" snare with Remo Renaissance PowerStroke 3 batter and Remo Renaissance Ambassador Snare Side reso and the bass with Remo Renaissance PowerStroke 3 batter and reso (with a 5" Bass Drum O).
So far, I am very much liking the Renaissance heads, although I only did a quick tune by ear, to get a feel for the new heads. They're now in the storage room with the heads cranked, so I can tune them properly once in the studio. The Renaissance heads are nicely toned down, warm-sounding. The bass is unmuffled, without becoming boingy. And I must say, the looks really complement the finish of the Custom Z quite nicely.
Next on the list for this kit is a tune-up with FatTone hoops, stainless tuning rods and shouldered washers. When I get to that stage, it'll also be about time for a good clean and polish.
I am hoping to take delivery of its twin, the SZX kit, the week after the recordings. That kit will probably be skinned entirely in Remo Ebony heads (same Emperor/Ambassador/PowerStroke setup as the CZX) and fitted with MasterCast hoops for punchiness.
Two thumbs up, mate!!
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