NEW THUNDER

[Jason Dorn]

The skies grew dark and the mighty Dwarf worked hard in his forge to craft from enchanted URU M2 the THUNDER MAKER. Yamaha maple custom absolute nouveau black sparkle, 8,10,12,rack 14 and 16 floor 22x18 bass. I can't believe how good this kit sounds I got a great deal on it and some microphones. Everything about this kit is amazing . The tuning range of this kit is so wide you can really tailor them for how you would like to sound. Setup is so easy and comfortable with Yamahas mounting hardware IMO its by far the best mounting system out there most times simplicity is best and it is simple. The bass drum an absolute cannon. I just set these up tonight so I'll update this thread soon. Hope you enjoy the pics.

[Mündo]

those look alot like the Pearl MMX Diamond Sparkle im thinking about getting myself :)

very nice.

[mediocrefunkybeat]

Just you wait until I get my hands on you Dorn... that's a serious piece of kit, and I really liked your Premier. It's absolutely gorgeous. When you get your studio running I will request for sound clips, I really want to hear how those maple shells sound with your Istanbuls.

Congratulations on your new child. It's a healthy baby boy!

[Superlow]

That things is an absolute monster. I love it. A finish doesn't get as classy as that Black Sparkle. Yamaha makes a wonderful kit!

[Thinshells]

I have decided over the years that Yamaha is totally relentless when it comes to quality. And they also have the most usable hardware out there. I like the fact that drums go *exactly* where you put them every time. And the hardware is not bulky like pearl, or as limited as the l arm stuff. Best of both worlds and then some.

Nice looking kit! The maple stuff sounds terrific! I agree about the kick. I tried a kit, and I was amazed at the projection.

I myself need to audition the oak kits one of these days.

[jangus]

Wow.

That mounting system looks great. Yamaha always seems to be top of the line in hardware.

[Bernhard]

Jason this is serious - I love it. This sparkle, reminds me also back to the fifties, so great looking today. Best choice.

I had also a Yamaha Maple Custom, changed it to DW, because the sizes were wrong and I had a chance to get one from the manufactury. But the quality of the tom-holders i have to say - also comparing to DW - as said before: simply the best.

Bernhard

Jason: try to make some pictures without flash, but many lamps, that will sparkle.....

[Jason Dorn]

those look alot like the Pearl MMX Diamond Sparkle im thinking about getting myself :)

very nice. I tried that exact kit and almost bought it I'm glad I went with the Yamahas the aluminum die cast hoops are lighter and dont focus the sound quite as much. I'm much happier with the Yamaha mounting then I would be with the Pearls also.
Bernhard I'm messing around with the setup I moved the 14 floor to the left of the kit and will be getting better pictures up soon.

[kenzo]

sweet kit you got they.

[Kevlar]

Now THAT is a drool-inducing kit. Have fun.

[Jason Dorn]

Driver seat photos and a full description. Yamaha Maple custom absolute nouveau black sparkle fade 8,10,12,14,16,18x22, DW 5.5x13 craviotto maple 6x10 Pork Pie. Bosphorus ferit 10 splash 14 crash. Istanbul 14 heavy hats 16 heavy crash 18 vezir crash ride 20 medium ride. Zildjian 8 a splash 18 a china low 12 special recording hats on a pearl x-hat 18 paiste 2002 black label ride 6 zilbel. Dw 9002 bd pedal 9000 hh stand.

[theduke86]

That is a very cool kit- I love the finish, nothing better than sparkle.

[Signals]

I have decided over the years that Yamaha is totally relentless when it comes to quality. And they also have the most usable hardware out there. I like the fact that drums go *exactly* where you put them every time. And the hardware is not bulky like pearl, or as limited as the l arm stuff. Best of both worlds and then some.

My thoughts EXACTLY! I love Yamaha -- they're extremely 'clean' looking kits.

[YAHAHA]

JD,
Nice looking Yammies. If you really want them to boom, try some Aquarian P2s for batter heads; serious thunder. I have them on my RTC kit (http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21181&postcount=2) and they sound amazing live. However, they are a bit thick for recording though.

[LDGuy]

Jay. Thats just..... wrong.

Lets see you play em!

Wicked wicked wicked!

Loz.

[CyclopseSlayer]

Jason, I love the setup with the 14" on the left, I do the same thing with my 14 sometimes, not usually at gigs though

[fourstringdrums]

I got your email with the pics already, but I'll say it again...i hate you :) *lol* Very nice Dorn. Glad you went the Yamaha route ;)

[Jason Dorn]

Thanks for the compliments yall I'm very impressed with Yamahas quality control. I'll be getting some audio posted soon and video to follow soon after that. I'm in the process of starting an audio and video production company.

[thrashed]

ooohhh... what a nice shell colour! where did you buy that from?

so jealous ;)

Thrashed

[Jason Dorn]

ooohhh... what a nice shell colour! where did you buy that from?

so jealous ;)

Thrashed Guitar Centerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrr. there 20.

[Alk3fan]

Out of curiosty, how much where those puppys? They are beautiful. I can hear how awesome they sound from looking at pictures.

[NouveauCliche]

Those are some beauties...and I bet those cymbals sound awesome! You gotta post some sound clips (unless you already have and I missed it..I'll check)

[Jason Dorn]

Those are some beauties...and I bet those cymbals sound awesome! You gotta post some sound clips (unless you already have and I missed it..I'll check) My band is finishing recording and I should have some music up in November.

[Drummer Karl]

really great finish! I like your set up!
Yamaha is great...

[mdterps1042]

nice kit man. even better that you can set it up properly ive seen some other peoples profiles who have really nice kits but they dont no what there doing at all! keep it up man.

[Will-Myster]

Nice set ups, and nice black sparkles on them Yamaha's.

Will

[Jason Dorn]

nice kit man. even better that you can set it up properly ive seen some other peoples profiles who have really nice kits but they dont no what there doing at all! keep it up man. Thanks man I put alot of thought and work into my setup. I have made some changes and will be posting new pics soon. I also will be posting music very soon my bands disc is almost done.

[zildjian_dude101]

Wow, thats one amazing set. I like the finish. I also like ur choice in cymbals and pedals.

[CraigG]

Admittedly, I am not a sparkle fan...but those look fantastic! Nice set up as well. What is the small splash on the right (by your hh?) just inverted?

[Jason Dorn]

Do you mean to the left of the hi hat thats my Zil bel. You can hear these drums in this thread. Enjoy Jason.

[monkanonk]

I played on that EXACT same kit at a guitar center near me. Unfortunately now they sold it. The bass sounded so HUGE. Beautiful sound and looks.

[Thinshells]

Admittedly, I am not a sparkle fan...but those look fantastic! Nice set up as well. What is the small splash on the right (by your hh?) just inverted?

Us older folks >quasi sarcastic< are kind of in agreement. Sparkles are not always representative of our taste.

I have seen three "sparkle" finishes that I think are pretty tasteful. One, is the yamaha/pearl diamond burst you see here, and the other is a gold sparkle fade that yamaha makes. I also enjoy tama starclassic EFX blue sparkle fade.

My 1st kit was blue sparkle, and I am not likely to ever want that again. But a few of the new spakles/glitters aren't bad.

[y0avz]

Hey cool you have the bosphorus antique series...kick ass dont it ? i've got one myself,
very nice kit you have there man...

[Stu_Strib]

I'm jealous. Wanna trade? (White Marine Pearl).

[burnthehero]

That kit is absolutely stunning! Enjoy the hell out of it.

[Drummer Karl]

Oh man...another Yamaha Absolute drum set with great cymbals...I`ll go crazy I think...GREAT!!!

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

If I'm ever in Rochester Dorn, you and I have to meet up and jam. That kit is a serious thing of beauty. One of the best I've seen. Everything about it is just right.

[beatsMcGee]

insane kit ! i love it, but dosnt that snare mic take a beating ?! i know id have to tuck it under those toms alittle... sweet kit/setup !

[Cocou]

thats a beautifull finish yamaha...i'd like to play it tho:P