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Yesterday,
08:30 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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What's your latest drum related purchase?
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If 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...
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Yesterday,
04:24 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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What's your latest drum related purchase?
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When 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...
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01-19-2021,
10:35 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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What's your latest drum related purchase?
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That's a nice looking snare. Is that the gold anodized seamless aluminum shell? If so, it looks exactly like mine. Ironically, I outfitted mine...
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01-19-2021,
02:42 PM
melvinspeed
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NAMM 2021... eh?
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As an old fart, I loved the nostalgia in those shots. Nice work, Pearl.
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01-19-2021,
09:30 AM
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**** classic rock news, reviews & chat****
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Fair 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...
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01-19-2021,
09:24 AM
melvinspeed
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PEARL DRUMS • Celebrating 75 Years
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General Drum Set Discussions
I love the fact you can still get square-size toms in MasterWorks lineup. :cool:
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01-19-2021,
06:18 AM
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**** classic rock news, reviews & chat****
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And for a guy that was associated with the band for essentially one album. A great album, no doubt. But still...
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01-15-2021,
09:43 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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Everything Zildjian
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You'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.
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01-14-2021,
02:22 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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A cover to gather your thoughts on how to improve the audio mix
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Great playing! As for the drum sounds, your cymbals sound great. I think the snare sound is completely over-processed. I would actually clear...
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01-13-2021,
11:13 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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I've been here long enough and have debated this before...MW order in the works
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You 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.
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01-13-2021,
01:14 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
That 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...
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01-06-2021,
06:59 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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8-lug Masters snare?
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Well here is another anomaly, 14" with 8 lugs... apparently some were made this way? ...
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01-05-2021,
10:38 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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8-lug Masters snare?
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Masters Series
The hoops don't have the Mastercast stickers, and may not even be Pearl hoops.
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01-05-2021,
09:22 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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8-lug Masters snare?
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Masters Series
Is 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.
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01-04-2021,
08:39 AM
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Which Crash to Buy?
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Ack! 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.
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01-04-2021,
07:04 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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I've been here long enough and have debated this before...MW order in the works
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Masterworks
This 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. ...
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01-03-2021,
05:56 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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NAMM 2021... eh?
in
General Drum Set Discussions
For 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...
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96 replies | 7718 view(s)
01-02-2021,
08:21 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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NAMM 2021... eh?
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General Drum Set Discussions
I 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...
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01-02-2021,
07:51 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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NAMM 2021... eh?
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General Drum Set Discussions
But there is also another very interesting snare... the thin-shelled 7x14 Starphonic Walnut.
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01-02-2021,
07:42 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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NAMM 2021... eh?
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General Drum Set Discussions
This is the highlight for me... will likely get one later this year.
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12-31-2020,
10:05 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up
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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.
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12-31-2020,
08:05 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up
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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...
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12-30-2020,
03:51 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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My humble little DW Collectors and Paiste set up
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Show Us Your Kits!
Nice looking kit!
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11 replies | 915 view(s)
12-30-2020,
03:49 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
Thanks! Happy New Year!
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2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
12-30-2020,
02:29 PM
melvinspeed
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
Good looking snare, kit and pic as usual, Matt.
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2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
12-30-2020,
12:33 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
Thanks Marv!
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12-30-2020,
07:31 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
So 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...
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2928 replies | 539216 view(s)
12-28-2020,
10:00 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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New (to me) Pearl Masterworks in Tamo, Maple and Mahogany.
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Masterworks
Very nice tubs! Nice pies too!!
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12-25-2020,
11:17 AM
Drumming-4-Life
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**the offical show us your snare thread**
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Snare Drums
You 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...
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12-24-2020,
09:21 PM
Drumming-4-Life
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I opened a drum shop
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General Drum Set Discussions
Nice beginning website. Best of luck with your new endeavor!
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