My 8 pieces kit - Yeah another TAMA !

[mind_drummer]

Ok It's about time I'll post some pics of my kit.

Specs

So basically my drum set consist of ; (depth x diameter)

TAMA Swingstar vintage silver 7 pieces

TOMS
8x10 with Aquarian texture coated batter & stock reso
9x12 with Aquarian texture coated batter & stock reso
10x13 with Aquarian texture coated batter & stock reso
11x14 with Aquarian Response II coated batter & stock reso
16x16 with Aquarian Response II coated batter & stock reso

BASS DRUM
18x22 with Aquarian SuperKick I and kick pad & stock reso

SNARE
3x13 REMO MasterEdge piccolo with Aquarian texture coated batter w/powerdot & Classic clear snare reso
5.5x14 Swingstar matching snare with Aquarian texture coated batter & Classic clear snare reso (soon to be modern vintage medium weight batter) fitted with 42 strands snare wire.
6.5x14 DB steel snare with Aquarian Studio-X w/powerdot batter & Classic clear snare reso (soon to be texture coated batter).

CYMBALS
14" MEINL hi-hat
10" ZILDJIAN ZBT splash
12" WUHAN china
14" SABIAN AAXplosion crash
16" SABIAN B8 thin crash
18" SABIAN B8 thin crash
18" MEINL crash/ride with chain
18" WUHAN china
24" ZILDJIAN A medium ride

HARDWARE
TAMA P10 bass drum pedal
TAMA hi-hat
TAMA Swingstar combo stand
GIBRALTAR cymbal arms, percussion mount and stacker
MP bass drum hoop cowbell mount

PERCUSSION
MP 6" Cowbell
MP green low pitch jam block
MP blue high pitch jam block
RHYTHM TECH DST black tambourine

STICKS & BRUSHES
VATER Studio (wood tips)
VATER New-Orlean jazz (wood tips)
VATER Fusion (wood tips)
VIC FIRTH American Sound 5a (wood tips)
ZILDJIAN Drummer school & 5A DIP w/plastic tip
VIC FIRTH original rute sticks
REGAL TIP retractable Classic steel brush 583R
and no name mallet

And an 8" 15 years old REMO practice pad

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Newest addition on may 14, 2006

12" Wuhan china
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Aquarian modern vintage 14" (medium weight)
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Vater fusion (wood tip) and Vic Firth rute
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And a free T-shirt !!!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/Others/Steve_tshirt.jpg

I plan to upgrade my hi-hat cymbals and bass drum pedal (probably double IC or Yammy FD or DW 5000) really soon.

[SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ]

Do you find it difficult to move between your second floor tom and snare? You and I have pretty much the same tom layout. Today I was thinking about putting my second floor tom on the left side.

[mind_drummer]

I just need to get a good stretch before sitting behind the kit but lately I found that I doesn't even need to turn much on the side since my arm reach easily that floor tom. If you look my throne is just aside the 16" floor tom. I saw some setup where the floor tom was really behind the throne (or drummer).

As for moving mine on the left, nah ! I prefer a aux. snare.

[Drummerguydrew]

I loved my swingstars. They served me very well. I even had that same color, it looked great in the daylight.
How you like that big ride?

p.s. send me a shirt!

[mind_drummer]

I loved my swingstars. They served me very well. I even had that same color, it looked great in the daylight.
How you like that big ride?

p.s. send me a shirt!

I like it too !

As for the ride, it was always a dream having a big ride, and I like it a lot but it's little bit too loud and miss some stick definition. I have plan to get a 20" or 21" thin jazzy ride which I'll fit where my 24" is at the moment and move my big ride on my left over the hi-hat (for some open-handed playing).

My wife should really asked for a second T-shirt !

[kartikaysrivastava]

Nice cozy kit especially with those cymbals. Its a big kit concentrated into a small area but thats nice Cause u always have to move your hands less . By the way are all the heads the ones u got when u bought the kit

[mind_drummer]

Nice cozy kit especially with those cymbals. Its a big kit concentrated into a small area but thats nice Cause u always have to move your hands less . By the way are all the heads the ones u got when u bought the kit

Thank's !

My thinking philosophy is everything nearer mean less fatigue with better execution (not exactly what I do but anyways :-) ). As for the heads, I ordered them all during last christmas time. I just need to replace my toms and bass drum reso soon... BTW I love these heads !

[Audun_D]

Holy mozart! That's a very big ride u got there my friend! I LIKE A LOT:D! Really nice kit too. How does the Aquarians work for u? I'm thinkin of gettin the same ones u got, but I have not heard them on a kit before so I wondered if u can describe it to be.... I know it sound a bit silly :P

[mind_drummer]

Holy mozart! That's a very big ride u got there my friend! I LIKE A LOT:D! Really nice kit too. How does the Aquarians work for u? I'm thinkin of gettin the same ones u got, but I have not heard them on a kit before so I wondered if u can describe it to be.... I know it sound a bit silly :P

Thank's man ! I appreciate.

Aquarian texture coated are single ply medium weight heads with thicker coating (which is why they last longer), they are little bit thicker than REMO ambassador but thinner than any two ply head. They are just the perfect mix for having a really good amout of resonance while retaining just few amount of unwanted overtone ( I find them perfect), they sound really warm and they are sensitive with brushes for light playing. They are really easy to tune and they keep their tuning for a long period. I might say their tuning range is good (I never cranked my toms heads but my snare is cranked and it's satisfying). The response II is a really good two ply head which has good resonance and fat deep sound. I loved them on my floor toms. It's probably well suited for heavy rock / metal player. You think thunder has just striked when pounding the 16" floor tom. Superkick I, IMO is the most versatile head produced. A good amount of punch, resonance and thud/boom mix. I tune it medium/low and the basement is shaking (now I can't imagine what's gonna happen when I'll replace my reso with regulator... or maybe will it be REMO fyberskin cause I'm in love the look).

I highly recommend you to try these heads, you'll be more than pleased.

[Bobhead]

Great looking kit mind drummer. I really like the SD options you have. It looks like you are ready for almost any situation! Thanks for the details on the Aquarine heads. I have been considering them and I think you have sold me. Especially with the statement "they are little bit thicker than REMO ambassador but thinner than any two ply head." I think that's where a lot of people would like in a drum head.

[Drummer Karl]

Tama 4ever man!!!

looks very nice, I like your set up. How do the toms sound with the Aquarian?

Wuhan china- a nice choice...

Karl

[Class A Drummer]

Whoa thats a beuty. Looks like a great set. i love the wuhan china.

[mind_drummer]

Great looking kit mind drummer. I really like the SD options you have. It looks like you are ready for almost any situation! Thanks for the details on the Aquarine heads. I have been considering them and I think you have sold me. Especially with the statement "they are little bit thicker than REMO ambassador but thinner than any two ply head." I think that's where a lot of people would like in a drum head.

Thank's ! My snare options is something I looked for since a long time. And yes give Aquarian texture coated a good test drive. You'll be charmed

Tama 4ever man!!!

looks very nice, I like your set up. How do the toms sound with the Aquarian?

Wuhan china- a nice choice...

Karl

Again thank's ! Aquarian let my drums sing with a warm voice, I'm in love. Sure they are phil. mahogany and dont have the projection of maple but they offer a warm dark tone which somewhat I like.

BTW Karl, following your snare head thread, I tried tonight my new modern vintage snare head and I think you would fall in love with it. I'm happy I got the medium weight, WOW what a classic head. It's been a long time I haven't head a snare head like that. Everything Roy Burns said about this head is true. First real easy to tune (the head itself already had tone) then... the world fall, it's really sensitive just touching the head you hear the snare rattle, first hit - you hear the drum instead of the head ! Brushes work is absolutely amazing, it open a brand world ! Now I need to get use to it cause the last time I heard a snare sound like this was maybe like 25 years ago...

Whoa thats a beuty. Looks like a great set. i love the wuhan china.

Good thank's to you, I like wuhan china too, even their S series isn't bad either.

[Big_Philly]

Looks awesome... This inspires me to spend a lot of money on my own Swingstar...

[T.Underhill]

Almost identical to my setup, even w/ the extra snare...and Tama too! Nice choice for the blocks and Wuhan. And a 24" ride?? Jealousy sets in...

[WeatherKing]

Nice kit! I'm a Tama guy too. Your cymbal array is almost exactly how I want mine. I'm slowly building up to that amount, but the placement is almost spot on! I'd like to try out a Wuhan.

[mind_drummer]

Looks awesome... This inspires me to spend a lot of money on my own Swingstar...

Thank's and I'm glad it does inspire you :-)

Almost identical to my setup, even w/ the extra snare...and Tama too! Nice choice for the blocks and Wuhan. And a 24" ride?? Jealousy sets in...

Except your cymbals collection has really more class than mine but I,m always improving my set with better gears. :-)

Nice kit! I'm a Tama guy too. Your cymbal array is almost exactly how I want mine. I'm slowly building up to that amount, but the placement is almost spot on! I'd like to try out a Wuhan.

Thank's ! I like to setup the most confortable way possible and leave hole for new add-on... I strongly invite you to try out these china cymbal - cheap price / good trashy sound - couldn't ask for more. :-)

[fijjibo]

i am asuming that because the swingstars do not cost alot, despite being good quality, you can really afford to have a huge kit. is this true/ a good idea?

[BarryBuchanan]

loooks awsome!! luv the selection of cymbals!!! what kinda sound do thouse heads produce?

[Wegadrummer]

Lovely kit you got.. looks so easy to play and I bet the sound is awsome too!

[mind_drummer]

i am asuming that because the swingstars do not cost alot, despite being good quality, you can really afford to have a huge kit. is this true/ a good idea?

Well, first when I bought my kit I had limited budget but as my "wallet" had some spare money, I invested in my kit. Now I just still invest in some better gear etc... I dont know if it's good idea but it's how it went though.


loooks awsome!! luv the selection of cymbals!!! what kinda sound do thouse heads produce?

Thank's buddy ! As for cymbals, I'd like to still upgrade the B8 but since they are thin, they sound somewhat good...

If you talk about Aquarian texture coated, they are very warm with a good amount of resonance, It just happened to me to love them ! The modern vintage heads are what you call a big band sound heads. very open which let you hear the drum and not the head. Really easy to tune.

Lovely kit you got.. looks so easy to play and I bet the sound is awsome too!

Thank's dude ! I try to set it up the most versatile I can. And yes with those heads it sound really, really good (for a Swingstar)...

[infernal drummer]

nice kit :) but is your high hat supposed to look so "used"?

[PreppieNerd]

I see you were trying to get that classic rock look when you took the 4th picture through an evans hydraulic.

[Cannons]

Nice kit, cool color. Those new Swingstars are pretty good drums. My first "pro" kit, back in '82, was a Tama Swingstar.

[mind_drummer]

nice kit :) but is your high hat supposed to look so "used"?

Thank you for reviving my kit thread, maybe the look of my hats may happen to looks so "used" coz they are cheap and need to be replaced !!!

I see you were trying to get that classic rock look when you took the 4th picture through an evans hydraulic.

??? I dont understand very much what you mean unless you talk about those "ghost" round circles in that 4th picture. They probably are my guardians angels my camera captured ! Ah ! Ah ! Ah !

Nice kit, cool color. Those new Swingstars are pretty good drums. My first "pro" kit, back in '82, was a Tama Swingstar.

Thank's buddy, It dont match up with you yammy but it does it job and with good heads and tuning sound really pretty decent :-)

[infernal drummer]

hehe okay . have you tried putting the bottum up on top instead? for a more cleaner look hehe on your high hat..

[CASP3Rdrummer]

how does the sabian b8 crashes sound ?

[mind_drummer]

hehe okay . have you tried putting the bottum up on top instead? for a more cleaner look hehe on your high hat..

I wont need to do that, I'll replace them soon enough and even, I like the look of used cymbals better.

how does the sabian b8 crashes sound ?
I have the thin ones and they somewhat sound good because they are darker sound (not bright as thicker B8 bronze in any brand series) but when I'll be able to afford to replace them, I wont wait, I'll do.

[louis]

how does your 18" Wuhan China sound??? im thinking about getting one but havnt been able to try one or find much info about them

you have pretty much the setup im going for eventually with reference to the drums except i play a Yamaha Stage Custom which i love!!!! but your cymbal selection also sounds pretty tasty!!!

[secondXheartbeat]

ncie tom sizes

if i ever get my Yamaha Oak Custom, its gonna be in that size

[mind_drummer]

how does your 18" Wuhan China sound??? im thinking about getting one but havnt been able to try one or find much info about them

you have pretty much the setup im going for eventually with reference to the drums except i play a Yamaha Stage Custom which i love!!!! but your cymbal selection also sounds pretty tasty!!!


My 18" wuhan sound really trashy / "china style" / and for the price it's unbeatable. I like it very much and I love my 12" too. The only advice I would say to you is be sure to try & hear them before buying because WUHAN china has some inconsistency in their making reflecting in their sound.

I'm glad you're going with the same setup as I have, you'll going to like it coz it's very comfy :-)

[drummer_wid_pulse]

Very beautiful kit...

Are those Aquarians 1 ply or 2?

but i noticed in one of the pictures there are orbs floating around in the way...Is your house haunted??? Just kidding...

[CASP3Rdrummer]

wow i just saw you have a children of bodom - follow the reaper poster . you like them ?

[d.c.drummer]

Nice kit, resembles mine.

[mind_drummer]

ncie tom sizes

if i ever get my Yamaha Oak Custom, its gonna be in that size

I like them too, strange size I must admit coz 12 - 13 - 14 are close size and it doesn't seem to get unanimity preference. I'd like maybe add an 8" but not in near future.

Very beautiful kit...

Are those Aquarians 1 ply or 2?

but i noticed in one of the pictures there are orbs floating around in the way...Is your house haunted??? Just kidding...

Thank's a lot, my heads are mismatched, I mean they are one ply on my rack toms and two ply on my floor toms.

The orbs floating are "ghost" notes flying around ! Ah ! Ah ! Ah !

wow i just saw you have a children of bodom - follow the reaper poster . you like them ?

I got this poster from someone who found it in the trash and I found it cool but I never heard COB back then (I have some mp3 of them now) and it remind me my teenage time 20 & + years ago when I listened to Slayer, Destruction and Bathory...

Nice kit, resembles mine.

Thank's ! So you should have a nice kit & setup though. :-)

[mind_drummer]

Hi everybody, here's an update !!!

It was about time I replace my el-cheapo hi-hat cymbals for decent ones. Last week I won the bid (eBay) on a pair of 13" regular istanbul mehmet w/ flat holes bottom for 107$ usd

I wanted something a la sabian HH fusion and this is probably near that sound or Zildjian K mastersound, moreover now I have my own unique hi-hat sound since these are rare and not available anymore. I bouht them without really heard them (except on cymbalsonly.com) but I thought they would not be worst than those I have now.

Now people prepare yourself for mature subject pictures ahead (kleenex not include) !

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[pdp 9091]

i love the way a nice set looks with coated heads

[zildjian_dude101]

Very nice indeed. Big, but still looks comfy enough.

[mind_drummer]

i love the way a nice set looks with coated heads

I do too, thank's buddy !


Very nice indeed. Big, but still looks comfy enough.

Big, thank's, I've seen bigger and mine will still growing ! Thank's for nice comments, I try to make it comfy :-)

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For resumé, here's the kitbuilder pic of my kit !

[XAkitAX]

Very nice! Im thinking about buying a swingstar myself... Where did you find those extra toms? Or did they come with the kit... I like that color too! Very nice

[JunYoungChoi]

oo i have a swingstar...but they dont look like the ones u have....cool

[fatedrummer]

I do too, thank's buddy !




Big, thank's, I've seen bigger and mine will still growing ! Thank's for nice comments, I try to make it comfy :-)

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For resumé, here's the kitbuilder pic of my kit !

where did u get that kit builder program??

[mind_drummer]

Very nice! Im thinking about buying a swingstar myself... Where did you find those extra toms? Or did they come with the kit... I like that color too! Very nice

I custom ordered them from an authorized TAMA dealer ( 6 months wait though). Thank's again for your nice words.

oo i have a swingstar...but they dont look like the ones u have....cool

Thank's

where did u get that kit builder program??

Unfortunately it was a JAVA program offered by http://www.drummerforum.de but not available anymore.

[mind_drummer]

where did u get that kit builder program??


I have found a rapid share link of the file http://rapidshare.de/files/30220018/All060821.zip.html

AND

http://mitglied.lycos.de/Gerulat/DD/Test.html

[defunkt]

hey very nice swingstar.
Im thinking of buying a tama and was wondering what you thought was better, a starclassic or the swingstar?

[mind_drummer]

hey very nice swingstar.
Im thinking of buying a tama and was wondering what you thought was better, a starclassic or the swingstar?


No doubt the StarClassic - better in any points ! StarClassic are high-end gear and Swingstar are entry level but Swinstar sound really good with good heads. I must say my kit bearing edge was very sharp so it contribute to have a good resonance and TAMA phil. Mahogany is from a good grade (remember when people told how TAMA Rockstar sounded good for the price).

[Deathmetalconga]

Very nice set. You have a lot of stuff in a relatively small space and I appreciate efficiency like that. I would like some photos with more light to see more details. Big vocabulary and very versatile set.

What do you think of the LP percussion blocks? Why do you have them mounted to the left? Do you do ride patterns on them?

www.terrasonus.com

[hawk9290]

Very nice kit man. I have a Swingstar too (and I threw on my old p.o.s. set, but tuned it to sound good), but that thing puts mine to shame. I love it though all the same- for the price (and new G2 heads on mine) I haven't heard anything that comes near to rivaling it.

I love the cymbals, especially that ride!

[Drumsword]

Awesome, my brother has the exact set, in the same configurations and color. sounds sweet, I love playin it.

[mind_drummer]

Very nice set. You have a lot of stuff in a relatively small space and I appreciate efficiency like that. I would like some photos with more light to see more details. Big vocabulary and very versatile set.

What do you think of the LP percussion blocks? Why do you have them mounted to the left? Do you do ride patterns on them?

www.terrasonus.com

Thank's ! I think I try to optimise my space mostly for efficiency while playing. As for picture, more will coming soon unfortunately I forgot to take outdoor pics this summer and here up north, winter is already arrived. But I take good note of getting better lightning for next pics.

The wood blocks aren't LP but MP (for Mano Percussion) a Latin Percussion equivalent but cheaper, the green one is sounding really good but the blue one (higher pitched) sound too choked or too high and miss projection. I use them two ways, with my right arm on the hi-hat and left on the block or with my left arm when alternating between snare - hi-hat - block while riding on my ride or toms or cowbell etc...

Very nice kit man. I have a Swingstar too (and I threw on my old p.o.s. set, but tuned it to sound good), but that thing puts mine to shame. I love it though all the same- for the price (and new G2 heads on mine) I haven't heard anything that comes near to rivaling it.

I love the cymbals, especially that ride!

Thank you, I appreciate the nice comment, I love the ride too, now I'll look forward to get a second (20" or 21") on my left over the hat.


Awesome, my brother has the exact set, in the same configurations and color. sounds sweet, I love playin it.

So your brother have a nice kit though ! AH AH AH !!! Thank's for the kind of words :)



ALL YOUR NICE COMMENTS ARE REALLY APPRECIATED, THANK'S TO EVERYONE !

[Exportdrummer]

Nice kit dog looks really nice how do you like it

[mind_drummer]

Nice kit dog looks really nice how do you like it

Thank's ! I like my kit. Obviously I'm not a pro drummer (still very amateur) so it does the job right and did not cost an arm and leg. With these Aquarian heads and good tuning, they sound very good (I wouldn't say amazing like a SC or SCP).

Your's nice too, I love the DW 7000 double pedal. Big setup !

[Exportdrummer]

Thank's ! I like my kit. Obviously I'm not a pro drummer (still very amateur) so it does the job right and did not cost an arm and leg. With these Aquarian heads and good tuning, they sound very good (I wouldn't say amazing like a SC or SCP).

Your's nice too, I love the DW 7000 double pedal. Big setup !


Thanks, I am thinking of buying a new one, but i don't know for sure yet

[BoxcarDrummer182]

how do you like the 24" medium ride. i'm thinking of calling zildjian and ordering one along with my sweet ride. thanks

[mind_drummer]

Thanks, I am thinking of buying a new one, but i don't know for sure yet

MAPEX M birch would be my first choice if I'd be on budget. Now, if I have to upgrade, I'd choose the Saturn or a RMV X5.

how do you like the 24" medium ride. i'm thinking of calling zildjian and ordering one along with my sweet ride. thanks

I had it for about 100$ usd which was a good deal - Get your earmuff because it's loud... I like the dark tone it has to offer and the bell sound good, it miss stick definition and use it as a crash/ride is not a really good idea (it can be done but I dont like the crashing sound it emit). At the end, you really need to find the sweet spots all over because these are where the sound is beautiful.

[Exportdrummer]

I might look into that

[katman]

Nice drums. And those Istanbul hats look pretty cool - did they turn out to be what you were looking for?

Did you play around with various head combinations first? Or did you decide upfront that you wanted single ply heads on the smaller toms and double ply on the floor toms? I use Aquarian heads too - clear Studio-X on the toms, Hi-Energy on the snare and Response II on the bass (I have ordered a Super Kick II). My problem is that my toms seem to respond differently to the heads. The 14" tom sings beautifully, the 12" not so much, but still good, but my 10" always sounds a bit choked. I'm wondering whether I shouldn't use different heads for the different sizes.

[JAHdrumming]

I do like you set up as well...the configuration looks fluid... very cool.

[mind_drummer]

Nice drums. And those Istanbul hats look pretty cool - did they turn out to be what you were looking for?

Did you play around with various head combinations first? Or did you decide upfront that you wanted single ply heads on the smaller toms and double ply on the floor toms? I use Aquarian heads too - clear Studio-X on the toms, Hi-Energy on the snare and Response II on the bass (I have ordered a Super Kick II). My problem is that my toms seem to respond differently to the heads. The 14" tom sings beautifully, the 12" not so much, but still good, but my 10" always sounds a bit choked. I'm wondering whether I shouldn't use different heads for the different sizes.

The Istanbul turn out nice (better sounding than what I already had). I wanted single ply head but since I have 12" 13" 14" toms, I wanted to make a small sound gap between my 13" and 14" and this has been achieved by using the single and double ply combo. I can't recommend you more to opt for the satin finish texture coated, these will let you toms sing. I heard about small diameter tom chocking when used with thicker muffled head.

I do like you set up as well...the configuration looks fluid... very cool.

Thank's dude for your nice kind of words. My setup is just as fluid as yours... ;-)

[Johnny from the block]

nice looking kit:) you really bilded up a hell of a set
How do you like the aquarian texture coated batters?
I have them on my gretsch too (bit the same principe, entry-level drum with good heads) allthough i know the swingstar beats my gretsch at all points but nah,..what you gonna do.
anyway nice kit and nice istanbuls ;) looking good

[Joe Kearney]

You have the exact Tom setup that I want!!! I'll probably get with my second... and most likely final kit. I'm aiming to save up for a Pearl Masters or a Reference, depends on what I'm playing at the time but right now I'm leaning toward a Reference.

[mind_drummer]

nice looking kit:) you really bilded up a hell of a set
How do you like the aquarian texture coated batters?
I have them on my gretsch too (bit the same principe, entry-level drum with good heads) allthough i know the swingstar beats my gretsch at all points but nah,..what you gonna do.
anyway nice kit and nice istanbuls ;) looking good

Thank's the nice kind of words

Texture coated are absolutely awesome heads, easy to tune, stay in tune, good sounding and durable (really tough head). I'm sure you would love "that great Gretsch sound" with the satin finsh texture coated. They hide the imperfection of entry level kit behind the wall of good tone & resonance. Your Gretsch is probably a Blackhawk which is a good decent set.

Thank's again :-)

You have the exact Tom setup that I want!!! I'll probably get with my second... and most likely final kit. I'm aiming to save up for a Pearl Masters or a Reference, depends on what I'm playing at the time but right now I'm leaning toward a Reference.

You'll go with those size too... great ! REFERENCE are hell of drum kit - good luck to reach your goal. The only con that I heard about them is their heavy weight... if you gig a lot better train your back muscle. You can also give a look at TAMA bubinga drum kit which are sounding so deep.

Good luck :-)


MORE PICTURES (AND MAYBE A NEW THREAD) IN DAYS TO COME !
(NEW HEADS ARE IN AND STLL WAITING FOR SOME MORE THINGS)

[Zildjian 242]

Pretty cool kit... that 24" ride must rule

Good head choice to!

[mind_drummer]

Pretty cool kit... that 24" ride must rule

Good head choice to!


Yeah that ride is awesome, it makes your ear bleed...

I know your an Aquarian guy too :-)

[mind_drummer]

JUST WANT TO UPDATE MY KIT THREAD WITH MY NEW PICS

(I know, I know I have already make a thread about these pics but I'll only keep on thread for my kit and that since the beginning of my membership)

Here's new pics of my kit after getting some new heads.

I replaced all my toms reso with Aquarian Classic clear, fit a Focus-x batter on my steel snare and I replaced my TAMA stock reso with REMO Fyberskin ambassador then installed a GK style decal.

So here they are and lots of them :-)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/Aquarian_CC_box.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/Classic_Clear.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/focus-x.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/new_bass_reso.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/side.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/side_near.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/wuhan12_underside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/24_ride.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/driver_small.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/kick_beater.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/hi-hat_underside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/toms_underside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/steel_snare_underside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/snare_modern_vintage.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/sticks.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/front_side.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/Kit%20Pics%20Update/kit_overall.jpg

[Zildjian 242]

WOW! Amazing head choices.

[Johnny from the block]

Love the updates! well chosen.
I have that 24" medium avedis too! a beast ain't it?
How do you like it?

[hammertone]

The Fyberskin with logo looks excellent, very much retro. Great idea!

[mind_drummer]

WOW! Amazing head choices.

Thank's I know you're an Aquarian guy yourself too.

Love the updates! well chosen.
I have that 24" medium avedis too! a beast ain't it?
How do you like it?

Yep a big 24" monster !

The Fyberskin with logo looks excellent, very much retro. Great idea!

Thank's my new setup will take advantage of the classy reso look.

[mind_drummer]

I decided to update the " MY KIT" thread... Some new gears around !


Well gentlemen, it's about time for me to upgrade some of my gears.

First, I planned long time ago to replace my stock HP-30 pedal, I was in shopping mode for a long time on ebay for a good double pedal in good condition. I had four product I had my eyes on which were TAMA IC, PEARL ELIM, YAMMY FD and DW (above the 4000 series). Not much luck in winning bid or BIN, I decided I had enough and went with something brand new. First, I'm definitely not a pro and second, I'm not a "SOAB" rich guy so based on that and on many thread in drummer forum, I decided the DW 7002PT was a good choice, it's considered as one of the best pedal for the money.

I ordered from an ebay store and received two free gifts which was a drop clutch and Zildjian baseball cap. I also went shopping at my local dealer, which hold Aquarian products in stock, for a double kickpad. No luck there were any but the good news was he had a Coated Force 1 in stock and priced at 25$ cdn and these series of heads come with a free single kickpad, guess what I done...

I finally decided to treat all my toms with tung oil so I reorganised my setup in the "1 up two down" config. I now have 12x9 UP and 14x11 - 16x16 down. I also reduced the number on cymbals, I removed both china and my splash.

Now have a look...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/DWandGift.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/DW7002dp.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/DW7002SKIKickpad.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/5piecesFront.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/5piecesleftside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/Birdview.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/Force1coatedcloseview.jpg

My treated 10" and 13", next will be the 12" and 14" making my kit 10" - 13" - 16".
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/mind-drummer/DRUM_KIT/1%20UP%202%20DOWN/treatedtoms.jpg

[gretsch223]

nice kit...im starting to gravitate towards aquarian heads

[RedCask]

Love you set
I was on the verge of getting that istanbul high hat...buuuuttt i didnt.

i like the way you set it up, almost identical to mine. have fun with it

[mind_drummer]

nice kit...im starting to gravitate towards aquarian heads

I think I saw a post from you saying you started using Aquarian (I think it's the Super-2). Hope you like them as much as I do. They do awesome heads and diliver awesome customer services.

Love you set
I was on the verge of getting that istanbul high hat...buuuuttt i didnt.

i like the way you set it up, almost identical to mine. have fun with it

Thank's sir

You missed an opportunity with those hi-hats, they offer a good range of versatibility. They are very fast responding and are just bright enough with good darker complex sound to cut throught even if they are 13".

[groovemaster_flex]

STEVES MUSIC!
Great setup.
Man, I'm in Steves like... 24/7 XD

[punkdrummer1]

Is It true aquarian has the best coating??

[vedox1024]

Hey, nice kit. looks comfortable, clean, and fun.

[Muffled Tom]

How do you feel 'bout those B8 crashes? Because I'm going to buy B8's or B8 pro's soon, so I'm curious..

[mind_drummer]

STEVES MUSIC!
Great setup.
Man, I'm in Steves like... 24/7 XD

Thank's
I would like to being there 24/7 but unfortunately I'm too far away but going in Montreal once a year.

Is It true aquarian has the best coating??
TRUE !!! Never had any Aquarian coating flaked off and if I would I'd call Roy or Chris :)

Hey, nice kit. looks comfortable, clean, and fun.

Thank you really much I appreciate :)

How do you feel 'bout those B8 crashes? Because I'm going to buy B8's or B8 pro's soon, so I'm curious..

I'd say for the price they are the best budget "cast" sheet B8 alloy cymbals, I have decided first to go with the thin crash series which darken the pitch little bit but they do the jo and even under mic they doesn't sound too bad. In fact in many vids I've seen where the drummer cymbals were Sabian B8, the sound was OK and some peoples even said that B8 hi-hat had them surprised. I'll eventually replace them with AAXplosion and I will probably send those B8 pies to Johan (amateur cymbalsmith doing a very professional job) in Europe for lathing and rehammering them to my specs.

[AndrewAmazed]

Nice kit ya got there mate!
I was just wondering what you would compare the Istanbul hats to...

[mind_drummer]

Nice kit ya got there mate!
I was just wondering what you would compare the Istanbul hats to...

Thank's.

It's hard to compare since they have their own character. Someone told me on another -forum, it would compare best to Sabian "fast-hat" but I can't say I never tried the fast-hat.

[ahriman22]

Great kit, I love Tama.

And I couldn't help but notice that you bought from Steve's, so I'm guessing you either live in Montreal or in the center of the universe. which is it? Althouh I place my bet on Montreal.

[mind_drummer]

Great kit, I love Tama.

And I couldn't help but notice that you bought from Steve's, so I'm guessing you either live in Montreal or in the center of the universe. which is it? Althouh I place my bet on Montreal.

Close !

I'm from 375 miles or 600 km north of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, in a region called Abitibi.


Here's my latest setup driver view

[ahriman22]

Close !

I'm from 375 miles or 600 km north of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, in a region called Abitibi.


Here's my latest setup driver view

I see you've got the essential beer part down lol.

I'm guessing neighbors don't annoy you much around there? I live in a duplex in Montreal... So you can see how my noise may bug people.

[mind_drummer]

I see you've got the essential beer part down lol.

I'm guessing neighbors don't annoy you much around there? I live in a duplex in Montreal... So you can see how my noise may bug people.

Neighbors are OK, I never had problem with them but I'm trying my best to be respectful and not playing too late or too early in the morning.


Saddess part of being in same building as neighbors is that you got to have and electronic kit or mesh heads.

[ahriman22]

Neighbors are OK, I never had problem with them but I'm trying my best to be respectful and not playing too late or too early in the morning.


Saddess part of being in same building as neighbors is that you got to have and electronic kit or mesh heads.

Not necessarily, the landlord of the place I'm moving to is all ok with me playing all day if I want, as long as it isn't after 9.

[mind_drummer]

It's all good then...

[Elvis]

Hey there, fellow Cymbalholic.

Just wanted to post my appreciation of your kit.
Very nice.
I recall seeing an old piece of TV footage of Billy Joel from about 1978, on the local PBS station last year.
It was from "The Old Gery Whistle Test" (UK music program).
The drummer, Liberty DeVitto, used a big Tama kit for that gig and it had THE SAME FINISH, as your drums.
...smal world, eh?
Stay warm. =)


Elvis

[mind_drummer]

Hey there, fellow Cymbalholic.

Just wanted to post my appreciation of your kit.
Very nice.
I recall seeing an old piece of TV footage of Billy Joel from about 1978, on the local PBS station last year.
It was from "The Old Gery Whistle Test" (UK music program).
The drummer, Liberty DeVitto, used a big Tama kit for that gig and it had THE SAME FINISH, as your drums.
...smal world, eh?
Stay warm. =)


Elvis

Thank's a lot from a Cymbalholic to another.

You really have to know that your comment is really appreciated.

Take care & A+

[Elvis]

Awww, feel the love. =)


Elvis