My Kit

[masonni]

Hey I know the picture layout is a Tommy Lee rip-off but I thought it looked cool...

http://www.nickmason.org/images/2006kit.gif

http://www.nickmason.org/images/Dsc_0005_low.jpg

[chris--byrne]

Hey nice kit.
Would you recommend peace kits?? Love the finish btw.... hehe I havent seen any celtic bells.

-Chris

[harryconway]

Peace is slowly gaining momentum. Their wood finishes are awesome. Every year at the NAMM show, I'm just blown away with how good their kits look. And honestly, all maple shells, can't go wrong there. I think they have a huge obstacle in the U.S. to overcome being a Chinese company. It's wierd. We'll by Ludwig, Tama, Yamaha, etc. drums and hardware made in china, but we won't buy "Chinese" drums. I think KIMA ran into the same problem 10 years ago.

[masonni]

Hey nice kit.
Would you recommend peace kits?? Love the finish btw.... hehe I havent seen any celtic bells.

-Chris

Not only would I recomend them, I endorse them. Wonderful kits!

You can kinda see a celtic bell in this pic. To the left of my right arm.

http://www.nickmason.org/images/2k6/dsc_0122.jpg

[cdawg_2010]

peace kits are cool!! i have one too. look at my sig. your kit is better than mine tho. how is the factory metal stuff?

[Class A Drummer]

Cool set. what are those wierd cross things and what do they do?

[Drummer Karl]

I have to say: Very nice set up, really! I like the set up photo, hehe...just a nice kit! How do you like 'Peace'?

Karl

[NYdrummerdude]

nice set dude, my drum teacher had simlar metal thins he called propellers very look little instrument to play with

[tambian89]

Not only would I recomend them, I endorse them. Wonderful kits!

You can kinda see a celtic bell in this pic. To the left of my right arm.

http://www.nickmason.org/images/2k6/dsc_0122.jpg

You even look a little bit like Tommy! What are the Cross things? I imagine they are cymbals of some sort, but what do they sound like? They look cool though. By the way: how do Peace kits sound?

- Marc

[Rohan]

What are the Cross things? I imagine they are cymbals of some sort, but what do they sound like? They look cool though. By the way: how do Peace kits sound.

- Marc


Those cross things are the celtic bells everyones talking about, havent tryd them out myself, but they would have to next on the 'To Buy' list

[masonni]

Yeah the "cross things" are Celtic Bells from Factory Metal Percussion. Wonderfull "metallic" bell sounds. Much like wind chimes. I use the for the most part in studio. They need a nice mic on the to be heard.
But I always have one of the HiHat jinglers they make on my hats. Those rock!

As far as Peace goes.... They are a stand up company! The Hardwear is extreamly durable, and easy to move around. And the drum have sweet tone, and are LOUD as hell!

[chris--byrne]

Do any of your celtic bells have those tamborine things attached to them. I really like their sound. Which sticks are you using in that picture?

[Drummer Karl]

Yeah the "cross things" are Celtic Bells from Factory Metal Percussion. Wonderfull "metallic" bell sounds. Much like wind chimes.

I`ve heard of factory metal...and I`ve heard it in a Jojo Mayer video, they sound PRETTY! I`m thinking of buying one...but this is just a dream, no money. Is this factory metal expencive?

Karl

[masonni]

Do any of your celtic bells have those tamborine things attached to them. I really like their sound. Which sticks are you using in that picture?

The only celtic bell with Tamborine jingels is the one on my Hi Hat clutch. The sticks in that pic are Regal Tip 5BX Nylons. I just started playing with the 2BX wood tips a few weeks ago. I needed something with a bit thicker grip. Only problem is I LOVE nylon tips and the 2BX doesn't have them... :(

[chris--byrne]

You sure know your stuff on celtic bells.... i don't really like nylon tipped sticks unless they are 5A/7As I dont know why... i must have just have a phobia.

[cdawg_2010]

I`ve heard of factory metal...and I`ve heard it in a Jojo Mayer video, they sound PRETTY! I`m thinking of buying one...but this is just a dream, no money. Is this factory metal expencive?

Karl
hey that factory metal stuff isnt that expensive, you can get it at MF or music123, all of it being under US $100.

[aahznightsky]

you endorse them? can i ask who you drum for?

[Tuxido]

Very Nice kit !
Is there a reason why your first rack tom is lower than the second ? (not the sound)

[burnthehero]

Whoa! I remember seeing you on the harmony central forums. Your kit looks fantastic. I don't see Peace kits very often.

[TopCat]

First top end peace kit i've seen. Looks great.

[masonni]

you endorse them? can i ask who you drum for?

I endorse Peace, Istanbul Agop, Factory Metal, Regal Tip, Coffin Case and Eliptical FX. Currently I play with the Voodoo Dollies (http://www.myspace.com/thevoodoodollies) And sometimes Mad Yellow Sun (http://www.madyellowsun.com). I also do a lot of session work, clinics & teach.

Very Nice kit !
Is there a reason why your first rack tom is lower than the second ? (not the sound)

I don't use the 10" anymore. I just stuck it in these photos to kind of ballance the kit out. During the photo shoot I'm not even sure if I ever hit it. The kit also has a 2nd bass drum that I used maybe 3 or 4 times....

[zildjian_dude101]

That's a nice kit dude. I don't know a lot about Peace Drums, but after seeing this kit, I might do a little more research.

[oiboiluis]

yea man peace is awsome. one i save up enough imma try to get a paragon kit.

[radeq]

nice kit, the finish looks good with you :D

[d.c.drummer]

In t he worlds of the most intelligent girl in the world, Paris Hilton, THATS HOT!

[masonni]

New pic!!!

This is from a move premier last weekend in the Buffalo Central Terminal. The terminal is a huge NY Central train station abandon in the 1970's... They filmed a Horror movie inside and my band is on the soundtrack.

http://www.nickmason.org/images/t5.jpg

[Audun_D]

Hey!! Thats a nice kit. I think i've been on your homepage once. Beautyful kit!! Kewl cymbals, I bet those celtic bells sound awsome.

[masonni]

Thanks man! Yeah the celtic bells are sweet!

[Exportdrummer]

Was it easy to be an endorser

[Quest4Sanity]

Nice kit man. I also own a Peace kit which is set up on a DR-503 Pearl ICON rack system. Zildjian "A Custom" hats, crash, fast crash and ride. Iron Cobra Hat and Double Bass. I plan on getting some pics of it and posting them once I get everything placed on the rack system where I want them. I just got the ICON a couple weeks ago and have been experiementing with placement so far.

I wanted to say you have a sweet ass kit and I agree with the sound of the Peace drums, they are loud as hell. What all different heads have you tried for them and what have you found sound the best in your opinion?

[masonni]

OH NO!!!!!

New Kit for 2007....

http://www.nickmason.org/images/07kit.jpg

DRUMS: Peace Paragon Custom in Atomic "Fireball" Sparkle
A. 6.5 x 14 Foundry Series Steel Snare
B. 11 x 14 Tom Tom
C. 14 x 16 Floor Tom
D. 16 x 26 Bass Drum
E. 12" P.E. Drums Custom Electronic Pads

HARDWARE: Peace 800 Series custom drum racks

CYMBALS: Istanbul Agop
1. 14" Alchemy Custom Mixed Hi Hats
2. 19" Alchemy Med. Crash
3. 19" Alchemy Rock Crash
4. 22" Alchemy Raw Ride
5. 9" Alchemy Raw Bell (inverted on ride)
6 18" Alchemy Power China

PERCUSSION: Factory Metal Percussion
aa. Custom Hi Hat Jingler
bb. 18" Cross Bender

ELECTRONICS
Alesis D4 Mod. SR-16 Drum Machine
ddrum Acoustic Triggers
Tama Rythm Watch
Rolls PM50 Personal Monitor Amp
Ultimate Ears Superfi 5 Pro in-ear monitors
P.E. Drums Custom Electronic Pads

STICKS: Regal Tip

HEADS: Aquarian

OTHER GEAR:
Eliptical FX rings (in Orange)
Coffin Case

[timebandit]

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20/20

[pimp_my_RIDE]

The new kit looks pretty sweet(what program did you use to make it btw)

[SOGdrummer]

Don't know Nick, that white sparkle finish was hard to beat...beautiful kit. Can't wait to see pics of the new kit.

Best of luck in 07!

[masonni]

Well I still have the other kit, so I didn't get rid of it.

I don't have any good pics of the new kit yet, just what's posted on my website from New Years Eve, but I'll get some 2007 promos done after NAMM.

And the program I used to create that kit was PhotoShop. And the images were from Kit Constructor. I found a link on here someplace. I had to modify a lot of the images though to create my personal setup.

[maddrummr]

Sweet kit dude, your first set-up is exactly how mine is and i love it so.

nice stick bag I HAVE THE SAME ONE!!!