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jkesler99
06-30-2006, 04:11 PM
Sorry about the pic quality, but I had to downsize the images to meet the requirements of this site and they lost alot of clarity.
This is my brand new Pearl ELX kit in black burst finish. It has matching snare and sweet black hardware. It's mounted on a Gibraltar curved rack. I have several electronic pads (only 3 pictured) that are driven by the Roland TD6 which I use for effects, congas, shakers, tamborine, claves, or whatever - the possibilities are endless with that thing! I'm using a DW5000 Twin Turbo pedal on the bass drum (which is almost totally wide open - very little muffling at all - sounds like a friggin cannon).
I have Zildjian cymbals and plan to upgrade to the Titanium series which will really complement the look of this kit.
I use CAD drum mics (which I love) and a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX Pro mixer which I also love, but it's too small and I'm already out of channels and I need more.
I'm using big fat juicy Evans Hydraulic heads which are great in my mic'ed setup and really help keep me from overpowering the rest of the band - and they sound incredible.
Lastly, my biggo honkin' cowbell. I love my LP Rock Ridge Rider. You'll never hear me saying, "I need more cowbell"! I've got all I could ever need!
Let me know what you think of the setup.
TopCat
06-30-2006, 04:41 PM
Pretty cool, what ride is that on the right? Looks old.
jkesler99
06-30-2006, 04:45 PM
The ride is an old Avedis Zildjian. It's not pretty, but it's a great ride. And the 18" cymbal on the right is a crash/ride that has a great sounding bell as well.
Drummer Karl
06-30-2006, 05:37 PM
Looks so beautiful man! I like this back burst-black combo!
and your rack looks pretty cool ;-)
very cool...

Karl
Samuel Sharp
06-30-2006, 05:54 PM
Looks like a fun setup to play, and I love the finish! Nice set.
Jay.B.
06-30-2006, 06:15 PM
Awesome cowbell dude :o got one of them myself

Oh yeah, sweet setup aswell

HONK HONK
beatsMcGee
06-30-2006, 08:07 PM
very unique rack configuration, nice job...
jkesler99
07-01-2006, 06:56 AM
Thanks! I really appreciate everyone's comments!
Toe Tapper
07-13-2006, 07:18 PM
Are you by any chance a Shelia E fan? she does a very similar thing with her front rack. lovin' the colour, and the kit, congrats!
HardcoreLogo
07-13-2006, 07:22 PM
Thats one sexy kit!!!!
cdawg_2010
07-13-2006, 08:13 PM
cool kit. i like the curved rack. nice double pedal too. i wouldnt get the titanium zildjian cymbals though
Drummerboy3940
07-13-2006, 08:19 PM
I wouldnt get the Titanium cymbals either. Yes, they will look good, but the sound just isnt that great. Just my opinion
wnameth
07-13-2006, 08:38 PM
cool kit. i like the curved rack. nice double pedal too. i wouldnt get the titanium zildjian cymbals though
agreed. I had a ZXT titanium hammered cymbal "rock crash" and i hated it A's or A customs or Ks or K customs are much better.

Look means nothing IMO.
harryconway
07-13-2006, 08:48 PM
Very cool. Another brother with a hybred kit.
Narsil
07-13-2006, 09:14 PM
That's one hell of a lovely kit you've got there mate! (playing elx too)
thumper
07-14-2006, 12:38 AM
AWESOME finish on those Pearls. ....I saw a set of ELX's in my local music store, but wasn't sure what the finish was called - "black burst" is very fitting! Is that a Gibraltar 350C rack? I have one, but I never envisioned it set up with the extreme angle you have on the main support legs. I have the curved bar facing outwards, and the main supports spaced flat and even. Interesting way you have done it-very cool!
bighaibigdrums
07-14-2006, 01:08 AM
I wouldnt get the Titanium cymbals either. Yes, they will look good, but the sound just isnt that great. Just my opinion
It depends on what series. You can custom order them from Zildjian. Tommy Lee is using them.
Jay.B.
07-14-2006, 01:52 AM
It's still bugging me, the fact that you've got your rack curving down instead of around LOL I know it's whatever works best for the guy in the drivers seat, but I still can't get it straight in my head, no matter how many times I look at it, it looks unstable haha, still a great looking kit either way tho haha just me thinking about things too much again AAAARRRGH!! haha
chops4kicks
07-14-2006, 04:16 AM
hey love the kit man, but instead of getting titanium series i would go with A customs i especially love the A Custom Fast Crashes they are amazing. Also i bet you love your Hydraulics, i have some and im in love if you tune them just right
d.c.drummer
07-14-2006, 08:01 PM
Looks like you really get downb behind that thing.
zildjian_dude101
07-16-2006, 08:02 PM
I LOVE the finish.

I LOVE 20 characters
Bernhard
07-16-2006, 08:17 PM
Sorry about the pic quality, but I had to downsize the images to meet the requirements of this site and they lost alot of clarity.

Sure not - quality will get better with resizing.

Or do you use a crappy windows program???

Bernhard
HardcoreLogo
07-16-2006, 08:39 PM
Sure not - quality will get better with resizing.

Or do you use a crappy windows program???

Bernhard
Can anyone give me advise on downsizing pics (or compressing the file) so they meet the requirements of the forum?
And great kit by the way.....I really like the finish!!!
XAkitAX
08-04-2006, 03:39 PM
Wow... amazing kit..
Very nice finish and I like you little setup with the rack and everything going on pretty cool.
Stu_Strib
08-04-2006, 05:53 PM
Based on the title of this thread, I was worried it would be picture of your bed.
On The Real
08-11-2006, 04:05 AM
Nice comforter, love the pillows, i really like the candles on the nightstand. Looks really soft.
jkesler99
03-13-2007, 01:14 AM
It's still bugging me, the fact that you've got your rack curving down instead of around LOL I know it's whatever works best for the guy in the drivers seat, but I still can't get it straight in my head, no matter how many times I look at it, it looks unstable haha, still a great looking kit either way tho haha just me thinking about things too much again AAAARRRGH!! haha

Actually not. It's rock solid! Now, I do have a cymbal stand anchored to the side-arm to help stabalize on the side of the floor tom and ride cymbal (due to the weight of the gear on that side). If you've got the curved rack just give it a try, plus it really adds a great deal of visual interest and "uniqueness" to the kit.

Thanks to everyone for the comments and such!
hawk9290
03-13-2007, 02:07 AM
very nice kit- looks like you've done a whole lot without breaking the bank! Definitley one of the best ELX setups I've ever seen, and thats a cool thing you've got with the rack. I like the aux and electronic percussion too!
Deathmetalconga
03-13-2007, 03:18 AM
It's really striking with the curved rack. Makes me want to get a rack, just so it could be curved! Nice gear, finish and cymbals all the way around.
Almuric
03-13-2007, 04:52 AM
That is one cool looking set-up. I have a curved rack too (DW) and never thought of that approach. If I may ask, where did you get the inspiration for it? I can tell you put alot of time, effort, and thought behind that configuration. Especially with the electronics. I'll try that vertical instead of horizontal curve someday just for grins,,, or frowns, as the case may be.
jkesler99
04-03-2007, 02:28 AM
That is one cool looking set-up. I have a curved rack too (DW) and never thought of that approach. If I may ask, where did you get the inspiration for it? I can tell you put alot of time, effort, and thought behind that configuration. Especially with the electronics. I'll try that vertical instead of horizontal curve someday just for grins,,, or frowns, as the case may be.


I stole the idea straight from Gibraltar! http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?fa=rf Go to their website and click "Rack Factory". Now THAT's a sweet setup! I love suspended cymbals!