Bernhard's Kit

[Bernhard]

Just had the pleasure to go into a studio. It was fun, but just when put away my nervousity, the session was over. But now I'm prepared...lol

You all know my DW-Kit - but I post the picture for the nice technical surroundings.

See the special production date of the kit....

Cymbals:Gadd Cymbal Session Series Set.

Next post will be about my old Ludwig....

Bernhard

[mediocrefunkybeat]

Out of interest Berny, what microphones are you using there? Do I spy an SM58?

[Bernhard]

Well - I must investigate - give me some time. I just know, that the guys were very very careful with the two overheads...must be something special.

[mediocrefunkybeat]

Ok mate... those overheads look like something special. I do like those mounting cradles, although the ones we have at school are knackered.

[DogBreath]

Don't worry Bernhard, we never get tired of looking at those beautiful drums.

[Wegadrummer]

beautiful drums bernard.. so, fresh and clean! :D

[NUTHA JASON]

yeah i know those mics they are as expensive as a whole drum kit. studio stuff is always amazing to me. nice bright room with hard walls and a wooden floor. you must have been very loud in there. when can we hear a bit of what you recorded?

i would love to have a go on your kit. it looks so playable.

j

[Bozzio-v-portnoy]

wow! Nice kit! Its great to have this place back again :D

[glynes]

Beautiful kit, Bernhard! And that date stamp always just gives me the chills!!

[DogBreath]

Bernhard, please remind me. Which DW drums are those? Collector's Series? And is the snare a match for the set or something else, like one from the Drummer's Choice line?

[Bernhard]

It's early Sunday Morning and you Dog force me to go down into the cellar practise room to check out what's going on with my drums....well - ok, just pics 5 minutes ago.

The DW set (with this special datestamp in it) is Collectors Series without SnareDrum.
I used it for two years with this Black Beauty Ludwig Snare. Then I had the idea (for some trio jazz gigs) to use a wooden Snare. So this is a bit deeper Collectors Series normal DW-Snare - color just matching.

Fact is, that I love the Sound and use it now always and for everything.

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Not to forget my old Ludwig-Set I own now for 40 years. This I use every week, because it's in the Band's practice room. If someone interested I put up the story with pictures over the years....again.

Bernhard

[mediocrefunkybeat]

Heh! I remember those pictures, Bernhard with a moustache was a laugh to say the least. Your ludwig is just classy, I would have that over the DW almost... just because of the vintage.

[Jason Dorn]

Love the dw's Bernhard and the date also gives me the chills. I would very much like to see the pics of the Ludwig again also.

[DogBreath]

Sorry to make you work on a Sunday! But I do appreciate the info.

[Pedro]

Bernhard

How do you experience the K Custom Sessions cymbals? Do they actually sound like Gadd's setup? I actually have my doubt about signature products.

I also saw you earlier had an Istanbul ride. Do you like the K more? Had the Istanbul more a "handmade" character that the K?

P.S.: I see you have an UFIP splash. I heard some and they really suprised me. From my experience I only could say that this are great splashes.

[Bernhard]

Hi Pedro - Welcome on board

I'm very happy with those K Custom Sessions. I received them from Zildjian directly.
I'm sure they are close to the Gadd Sound - but like everything: believing is the whole rent.
I believe also, that Zildjian as big producer has a good quality control, so I think it's ok.
Exactly as described in Modern Drummer, i had to get used to the only 18' Ride. Sounds really strange, but in the Band and recordings just great. The updated new serie from Zildjian changed to 20' - so???

Yes I love also the Istanbul Ride. More for Trio Jazz - there the Rivets are important when I play brushes...

And the Splash UFIP: I have it for many years, it's just there - no problems - does the work fine.

Bernhard

[Mcot2]

I envy you. I stupidly opted for the "power toms" on my set which means there to big to put them as close to me as id like. I really love how your tom is so close its almost effotless to go from tom to snare to floor tom.

[DR.WHOO]

great set bernhard .
I wish i had a DW.....
Play it for me.......

T

[patcityrockers]

Hey Bernhard! This might be an off the wall question but, how did you mount that cowbell? I tried for like an hour to get mine to fit there with the hardware I got but coulnt do it. What would you recommend?

[Bernhard]

Hi PCR

No problem - this is the simplest and best for me: Just regular LP (Latin Percussion)
Mounted on the Bassdrum, all variations possible.

Bernhard

[beartracks]

Very cool drumkit Bernhard! and cymbals too!!!
Greetings

[SpiderPine]

I really love the look of your set, so simple and clean. And the K session cymbals!!!I'd also like to thank you for putting together drummerworld, it is my favourite website, and a true fund of information.

[Raymond Bloom]

If someone interested I put up the story with pictures over the years....again.

Well, yeah, I'm interested! http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif
if that isn't bothering u much...

and, yeah, beautiful drum set!

[ASonofKorah]

Hey Bernhard! Love the kit and the setup! Thanks so very much for all the hard work you've done putting this site together, it's really improved my playing and everyone else's, I'm sure! God Bless!

[jamsjr44]

Awesome kit I love the natural wood color look. Thanks for this site it is truly awesome!

[stagecustom]

what type of work do you to get that kind of money! nice set

[EZRA]

Your DW is amazing!!! I wish I had one myself. I just bought a Pacific so that's the first step up to a real DW Collector's. Those cymbals are very clean and blinking all around! It looks great. By the way I just joined today... Is there a introducing threat or something like that????


@ stagecustom: in Swiss everybody is rich, according to some dutch people

[patcityrockers]

Thanks for the picture Bernhard! I think I got it now.

[Damon Dapper]

Nice drumset............

Dap.

[Rodaquino]

We love you!!!! berny:)thank you for everything, really!!!;)

[Bernhard]

ALL: thanks for the compliments - but I like it to invest very much time and some money in Drummerworld - just a great hobby.

My money came from 30 years hard work in the insurance business as broker - no problem - only miss: never pro drummer, but creating Drummerworld is compensation.

EZRA: If you choosed Pacific, I'm sure there will never be a need of change to DW. The Shells are perfect and hardware you can upgrade always as you like. Congratulations on this Pacific Kit. ....ask DogBreath.....

EZRA: Of course - introduce yourself in the YOUR PLACE section.

Bernhard

[tamazil789]

http://drummerworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17&stc=1

is it just me or ist that a massive amount of cymbals leaning against the wall? also, what series is that ufip splash?

[needforspeed182]

Was the kit made on sept 11? ive had a bad experiense with a Drum Workshop kit...but i love ur cymbals, steve gadd is the BEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!

[needforspeed182]

DID I JUST SEE A STACK OF K CYMBALS LEANING AGAINST THE WALL??? $$$

[darkcherryfade]

Nice kit! And those Steve Gadd Session cymbals definitely are some of the nicest cymbals I've played.

[needforspeed182]

You should raise that cowbell up a little bit for easier and quicker accibilility. but if tht comforable for you.....

[Houtowndrummer]

Hello Bernhard

I want to thank you for all your time and effort into this site. It has been used extensively in my learning process since i got back into drumming. My son and I can always find an inspirational video clip that spurs on the learning and passion. GREAT SITE , SIR!!

[radeq]

very niece kit Bernhrad and yeah thanks for creating this great awesome site :D

God bless

r

[beartracks]

Hi Bernhard, what kind of headphones and metronome did you use for playing?
Bye

[mr_wetty16]

Hey, im new to the site. I think it rocks. Sweet kit Bernhard.

[FunkMasterFletch]

Holy sweet jebbus thats a beutiful set

[insane drummer]

Where's the Ludwig? That DW is quite a beauty though...

[Rasmus]

Hey Bernhard! This might be an off the wall question but, how did you mount that cowbell? I tried for like an hour to get mine to fit there with the hardware I got but coulnt do it. What would you recommend?

Hi PCR!
Try this:
http://www.pearleurope.com/mediafiles/images/product/144_ca-100_large.jpg

Mount it on your bassdrum hoop (it has rubber on the jaws so you don't hurt the hoop.) The L-rod can go both ways through the bracket so you can place your cowbell where ever you want it!

Bernard:
Really nice setup you've got there! I'm not that fund of DWs' sound but they look beautiful anyway. But the setup itself is really cool - and those cymbals! They sound amazing.
And I guess this is my chance to tell you then... Drummerworld is an amazing site! I know we are a lot of drummers here from Denmark who spend A LOT of time studying videos and watching pictures! A big thank you for the great work gathering all the videos, interviews and pictures from Denmark!

[Bernhard]

Thanks for the compliments for the site !!!!

For the Cowbell Holder: it's a simple Latin Percussion Holder - go to the beginning of this thread: there is a special picture for this.....

Bernhard

[needforspeed182]

Can u please post cymbal Specs?

[wooltonboy]

Hey, don't you think Bernhard looks a little like Mr. Gadd in that photo?...lol

[Drummer Karl]

Whoa...aaaaamazing Bernhard! This set-up is so comfortable and the cymbal choice is also awesome!
Can we maybe have the cymbal specs...I`m very curious, especially about this Ufip in the middle...

Great stuff Bernhard!

Karl

[pcmckay]

Hey Bernhard!
I'm currently looking for the right kind of cowbell to add to my kit. What kind of LP cowbell are you using? Is it the same type that Steve Gadd uses? I really like his cowbell sound, but I don't know what kind he uses. If you happen to know I would really appreciate the information. Thanks again for everything you do for all drummers around the world with this incredible site. YOU DA MAN!

[rendezvous_drummer]

You need to trade that in for a Yamaha Maple Custom IMMEDIATELY!!
Haha that's an awesome kit, looks very nice and comfortable.....but seriously ^

[Jookbox]

very nice kit. interesting date stamp

[leo_battery]

interesting date stamp but i wouldnt have my drums (of course if i could) with this date ,,the date means death ,,horror and terrorism , besides you look very much like gadd ,,congratulations ,great kit and of course great drummer

[macmarkus]

thanks a lot for your great site, bernhard ... and if i look to your set i think we have the same good taste ;)

ganz liebe grüße,
markus

[Bernhard]

newer pics are here:

http://www.drummerworld.com/mydrumset/mydrumsetdrummers/Bernhard_Castiglioni.html

Bernhard

[d.c.drummer]

wow, that is a freaky date stamp. i'm suprised they didn't stop work on the kit since the attack happened before they opened up their shop in Calif. On the east coast we got out of school for a week but, i guess danger was less imminent there.

nice kit! i love the natural color and the Gadd cymbals are great. I always find a kit with the gadd ride on it when i go to my local G. Center because it sounds so great.

[fijjibo]

Sexxy kit - just like the site........



(drummerworld)

[tooldrums1000]

the pictures have an x over it?!? What can i do to view your pictures?

[ThroneAmbition]

They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I recently received my Classic Birch Ludwig kit which I ordered in early January after viewing hundreds of pics and combinations in the Drummerworld, Your Drumset, database. Bernhard's DW set-up made quite an impression on me. It has a classic clean look. I've thoroughly enjoyed all that Drummerworld has to offer, it's the next best thing to playing.

[groovemaster_flex]

Classic Bernhard :)
I'd like to hear some playing.