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Today, 01:49 PMMy order took 5 months and 3 days, from when Hoshino USA said the order was actually placed, to the day I picked them up. It was a very happy day.57 replies | 11053 view(s) -
Today, 10:10 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread An Unexpected Journey For A Brand New #193 20x16 Reference BD in Reference SeriesThe Reference snare looks great Andy, but the Tama Bell Brass at the helm steals the show for me. Awesome set-up!172 replies | 59666 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 09:15 PMThey are hard to beat... that's for sure.1750 replies | 237885 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 05:16 PMI will forever be indebted to you for turning me on to these. I only have one, but it's sweet and buttery and brilliant and everything I like in a...1750 replies | 237885 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 12:01 PMThis what I currently have to pick from. Zildjian 8" K Splash 10" K Splash 12" Z Custom Splash 12" A Custom Mastersound Hihats 13" A Custom...1750 replies | 237885 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 11:49 AMThat is an impressive and eclectic collection.1750 replies | 237885 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 09:11 AMI just took inventory of my collection last week... PAISTE 10" 2002 Mega Bell 10" RUDE Splash 10" 2002 Splash 10" Alpha Thin Splash 12"...1750 replies | 237885 view(s)
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04-07-2021, 11:03 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsThank you Mark!7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 07:13 PMI put my vote down. Looked at the samples again. And changed it at the last minute. Purple fade on reso side. Bubinga grain. :cool: But now...24 replies | 497 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 01:41 PMFeenix is right. I'm not sure what the official designation is for a "bop" kit. But I typically think of a 16" or 18" kick drum; 8" or 10" rack tom...17 replies | 1001 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 09:45 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsDifferent strokes... some guys never clean their cymbals, some clean them all the time, some guys have someone else clean their cymbals all the time,...7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 05:59 PMWhen flying two toms over two kicks, I prefer to mount the toms on the kicks (old school style) or run a tom stand. But that's just me. Your kit...9 replies | 269 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:51 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsIt's good for me. Crash-able rides almost always come with less ping, but the bell makes up for it, IMO. This ride is very similar to my K Custom...7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:21 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread Does anyone not really care about drums as much anymore? in General Drum Set DiscussionsAbsolutely right. OMG, did I spell "now" with a "k"? :rolleyes:44 replies | 1165 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:19 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsDo you find the Evo Ride has enough Ping for you? I love the Evo crashes, chinas, splashes and hats. But was always tentative about the ride.7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-04-2021, 08:49 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsThanks Marv! It sounds as great as it looks. Ha... you took the words right out of my mouth Josh... yes. That cymbal room sounds like a...7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-04-2021, 02:31 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsThanks Jamie. I've been using a mix of Zildjian and Sabian cymbals for decades. They're essentially the same brand; the models I play are...7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-04-2021, 11:22 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsI picked up some nice Sabian cymbals. Here is my new 20" HHX Evolution Ride... love it! I also got a 17" AAX X-Plosion Crash, 18" AAX Concept...7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-04-2021, 05:18 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsJust spent the last month auditioning and joining two additional bands. So yeah, busy summer hopefully.7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-03-2021, 05:19 PMLove the Crystal Beats Love the Zildjians Love the Crue sign. :cool: Welcome to the forum! One unsolicited suggestion... I love your rack....9 replies | 269 view(s)
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04-03-2021, 05:12 PMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsBoring stuff: Cymbal Bag Stage snake XLR cables Cable ties Gaff tape7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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04-03-2021, 05:10 PMmelvinspeed replied to a thread Does anyone not really care about drums as much anymore? in General Drum Set DiscussionsNo kidding. I joined the PDF with one kit, I now have seven!44 replies | 1165 view(s)
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04-01-2021, 04:11 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread Does anyone not really care about drums as much anymore? in General Drum Set DiscussionsI still care about drums and gear; but I'm no longer interested in acquiring gear. In fact, if anything, I'm leaning toward thinning the herd a...44 replies | 1165 view(s)
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03-31-2021, 01:57 PMIf the canned parts outweigh the performance part, then yes, I no longer consider it live music any more than I consider Karaoke live music.29 replies | 1346 view(s)
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03-30-2021, 05:07 AMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set Discussions"We've got a warrant for an HH Powerbell!" ;)7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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03-29-2021, 06:23 PMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsThat's a face-palm, right there.7291 replies | 937507 view(s)
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03-29-2021, 01:59 PMI am itching to get a drum set in blue. This is not helping. Great looking wrap job.12 replies | 1044 view(s)
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03-29-2021, 01:54 PMIt's the inverse of this kit which has approximately 47 toms, all the same depth. Thanks. It felt good to do something useful with the odds...17 replies | 1001 view(s)
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03-29-2021, 09:44 AMDefinitely a mix of Linkin Park and POD influence in that music. Nice drum sound and playing!8 replies | 349 view(s)
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03-27-2021, 12:03 AMI would get the Granstar, and have Precision Drum Company cut the toms down to contemporary sizes. BUT, if you decide to order a matching SC kick,...20 replies | 692 view(s)
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