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Yesterday, 04:12 PMDrumming-4-Life replied to a thread Dipping my toe in the water... Masterworks order form inside in MasterworksLooks nice! Silver was spot on with his mock up of the bubinga.21 replies | 1294 view(s) -
Yesterday, 12:22 PMLast few pics.5 replies | 47 view(s) -
Yesterday, 12:21 PMA couple of days ago, I snagged a deal on a 6pc Renown Walnut kit. Shout out to fell PDF member croomz for sharing the link. I've always wanted a...5 replies | 47 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:31 AMI haven't cast my vote yet because I'm having a difficult time with this decision. In lieu of the black chrome hardware, I feel like that would look...30 replies | 1123 view(s)
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04-15-2021, 08:18 PMI thought the cymbals were great. What gives it away for me is the "machine gun effect" you hear when you play any drum rapidly and consistently.13 replies | 191 view(s)
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04-15-2021, 02:10 PMGreat demonstration Miles!13 replies | 191 view(s)
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04-15-2021, 01:15 PMdrumminjc replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsFound a smoking deal on a 6pc Gretsch Renown Walnut kit in natural to black fade in the following sizes. 5x14 7x10 8x12 14x14 14x16 16x20 ...7315 replies | 946594 view(s)
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04-14-2021, 02:57 PMmelvinspeed replied to a thread What's your latest drum related purchase? in General Drum Set DiscussionsAfter stripping a tom arm due to the weight of the 16" floor tom, I picked up a second optimount to spread the load. I'm pretty sure you can stand on...7315 replies | 946594 view(s)
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04-13-2021, 08:13 AMDrumming-4-Life replied to a poll Help me nail this down Poll inside in General Drum Set DiscussionsYou have way more than 1 vote now... almost as many for the Scuba as all of the other purple finishes combined. Did Tom ever confirm that the Black...30 replies | 1123 view(s)
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04-11-2021, 04:43 PMIt's not a difficult thing to do. Just pick a dealer, start asking questions, and eventually send a deposit. You have several good dealers to...61 replies | 11454 view(s)
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04-11-2021, 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.61 replies | 11454 view(s)
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04-11-2021, 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!180 replies | 60467 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 09:15 PMThey are hard to beat... that's for sure.1750 replies | 239456 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 | 239456 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 | 239456 view(s)
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04-08-2021, 11:49 AMThat is an impressive and eclectic collection.1750 replies | 239456 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 | 239456 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!7315 replies | 946594 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...30 replies | 1123 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 | 1320 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,...7315 replies | 946594 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 | 539 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...7315 replies | 946594 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:45 replies | 1961 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.7315 replies | 946594 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...7315 replies | 946594 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...7315 replies | 946594 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...7315 replies | 946594 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.7315 replies | 946594 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 | 539 view(s)
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