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Yesterday, 08:30 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsIf it comes in as nickel hardware, you'll know right away, as it is clearly different than plain chrome when held up next to each other. Here is...6978 replies | 840527 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:24 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsWhen you get this Japanese model, it will be interested to see what it actually is. The lugs, hoops, and tension rods alone are worth the price you...6978 replies | 840527 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 10:35 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsThat's a nice looking snare. Is that the gold anodized seamless aluminum shell? If so, it looks exactly like mine. Ironically, I outfitted mine...6978 replies | 840527 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 02:42 PMAs an old fart, I loved the nostalgia in those shots. Nice work, Pearl.96 replies | 7718 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 09:30 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread **** classic rock news, reviews & chat**** in General Drum Set DiscussionsFair description. But still not worth $90K. :rolleyes: I found it funny they're sure to include shipping costs. You're asking $90,000 for an...1938 replies | 213747 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 09:24 AMI love the fact you can still get square-size toms in MasterWorks lineup. :cool:8 replies | 396 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 06:18 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread **** classic rock news, reviews & chat**** in General Drum Set DiscussionsAnd for a guy that was associated with the band for essentially one album. A great album, no doubt. But still...1938 replies | 213747 view(s)
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01-15-2021, 09:43 AMYou're quite the Zildjian aficionado Josh! Is that the same type of golf ball hammering Zildjian used on their pocket hats? They are on my buy list.1178 replies | 202150 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 02:22 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread A cover to gather your thoughts on how to improve the audio mix in Show Us Your Kits!Great playing! As for the drum sounds, your cymbals sound great. I think the snare sound is completely over-processed. I would actually clear...5 replies | 425 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 11:13 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread I've been here long enough and have debated this before...MW order in the works in MasterworksYou shouldn't have to pick all of those specs, if you are choosing a pre-made recipe. Ask Al or Tom Storch how the form should be filled out.45 replies | 2716 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 01:14 PMThat price is over the norm. The DW True Cast sells for around $4K, and sells out as soon as they are available. Not saying it's a good drum or a...2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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01-06-2021, 06:59 AMWell here is another anomaly, 14" with 8 lugs... apparently some were made this way? ...8 replies | 649 view(s)
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01-05-2021, 10:38 PMThe hoops don't have the Mastercast stickers, and may not even be Pearl hoops.8 replies | 649 view(s)
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01-05-2021, 09:22 PMIs it possible it's actually a 13" snare? The lugs look closer together than a typical 14"/8-lug snare. That would explain the 8 lugs.8 replies | 649 view(s)
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01-04-2021, 08:39 AMAck! Late to the party! Did you try the HHX Evolution Crashes? I like a lot of the AAX crashes, but those Evo's are sublime.7 replies | 551 view(s)
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01-04-2021, 07:04 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread I've been here long enough and have debated this before...MW order in the works in MasterworksThis is exactly why you want a physical finish sample. This will give the factory a chance to see if they can simulate what you're looking for. ...45 replies | 2716 view(s)
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01-03-2021, 05:56 PMFor the drums where I have the original boxes, yes. I do have all the original boxes for my drum set, but I don't have all the original boxes for my...96 replies | 7718 view(s)
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01-02-2021, 08:21 AMI will eventually get one... but first I have to sell some to make room. These Star drums come in boxes that are twice the size of a typical snare...96 replies | 7718 view(s)
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01-02-2021, 07:51 AMBut there is also another very interesting snare... the thin-shelled 7x14 Starphonic Walnut.96 replies | 7718 view(s)
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01-02-2021, 07:42 AMThis is the highlight for me... will likely get one later this year.96 replies | 7718 view(s)
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12-31-2020, 10:05 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up in Show Us Your Kits!That probably won't need replacing, but if it ever does, the iNDE universal butt plate would probably do the trick.11 replies | 915 view(s)
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12-31-2020, 08:05 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up in Show Us Your Kits!The Nickelworks functions fine, but the clear plastic tends to crack. If/when it does, you can easily replace that with various options, including...11 replies | 915 view(s)
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12-30-2020, 03:51 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up in Show Us Your Kits!Nice looking kit!11 replies | 915 view(s)
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12-30-2020, 03:49 PMThanks! Happy New Year!2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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12-30-2020, 02:29 PMGood looking snare, kit and pic as usual, Matt.2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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12-30-2020, 12:33 PMThanks Marv!2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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12-30-2020, 07:31 AMSo here is a shot of my new Tama Star Reserve 6.5x14 Hammered Brass snare, on my set. I've been really enjoying it. Beautiful sound, with no...2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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12-28-2020, 10:00 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread New (to me) Pearl Masterworks in Tamo, Maple and Mahogany. in MasterworksVery nice tubs! Nice pies too!!7 replies | 645 view(s)
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12-25-2020, 11:17 AMYou could weigh the shells you have, to see if there's a difference. My Tama Star Reserves are both 1.5mm shells; both the copper and brass shells...2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
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12-24-2020, 09:21 PMNice beginning website. Best of luck with your new endeavor!16 replies | 1378 view(s)
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