Many new things....

[franklinj]

Today brought two very great surprises!! :>)

Well, I remembered that there was a sale at Guitar Center today on Paistes! However, I didnt have a ride there, but luckily my dad works right next door! So, after work, I told him to stop by and pick out some Paistes.

Well, if you dont know, the deal was buy one get one free Paiste! The catch was that the 2002's and the Signatures werent on sale, however, the OLD Alphas, the NEW Dimensions, and the RUDES were on sale!

Seeing as how it was so late, most of the Paistes were gone; but, to my delight, TWO were left! So, now im here with one 20" Dimensions full ride and one 20" Dimensions Light Ride, all for $230!

I was going to take some pics of my set, however, my digi camera JUST DIED (this things a POS.) Anyways, I also have a new tom ($500 tom for $60, thank you eBay), a new cymbal set up, and, after Christmas, im getting octobans (black sparkle w/ gold hardware).

I know, sorry about not having any pics. I will take some either tonight or in the morning (when the batteries done charging.)

[timebandit]

You've got to be Kiddin', that's wicked!.............................a couple pics' would be nice!

[Pacific Blue]

hey man, i took advantage of that sale too. I got a 14 inch alpha crash, and my roommate got a 16 power crash (alpha). we agreed we dont love the sound, but the price was right, it cost us about 120 for the pair. Also, were you aware vic firth sticks were on sale for 2 bucks a pair. We each bought 4 pairs of those bad boys. good to see someone else found this very unpublicized sale. rock on.

[franklinj]

hey man, i took advantage of that sale too. I got a 14 inch alpha crash, and my roommate got a 16 power crash (alpha). we agreed we dont love the sound, but the price was right, it cost us about 120 for the pair. Also, were you aware vic firth sticks were on sale for 2 bucks a pair. We each bought 4 pairs of those bad boys. good to see someone else found this very unpublicized sale. rock on.

I didnt know abou tthe sticks :>(... oh well, its not like I need any more. I have a stick bag that I cant even close because its packed full of sticks.

[franklinj]

Well, there was SOME battery life after 2-3 hrs of charging...

Oh, and sorry for the craptacular pics. its 9:00 pm here, so no natural lighting. However, I will get some pics of these tomorrow.

1st pic-Classy Paiste
2nd pic- New Paistes
3rd pic- New set up...
4th- New tom...I know, im getting it all refinished in a little while.
5th-I need more clamps...
6th- More Paiste sex
7th- More Classy Paiste...

[franklinj]

There we go....

Dont worry, better pics will come...

[Drummer Karl]

oh man, this kit definitly looks sexy!! Really cool additions there...rarr :-)

can you tell me how do you like the OLD Alphas? and what is the particular difference between the old and the new Alpha line?

Karl

[franklinj]

oh man, this kit definitly looks sexy!! Really cool additions there...rarr :-)

can you tell me how do you like the OLD Alphas? and what is the particular difference between the old and the new Alpha line?

Karl

The old alphas just sound cleaner and more like higher end cymbals. The new Alphas dont look as good and sound more "beginner-y."

[komodo]

How muc hthe octobans setting you back,and congrats on the great bargains!

[franklinj]

How muc hthe octobans setting you back,and congrats on the great bargains!

Well, its an X-mas present, but for 2 of them, its about $300. Theyre all maple, and they will be amazing.

[tamadrummer132]

i saw this deal too, i got a 20 inch alpha ride for 80 dollars (which sounds pretty good for the price) anda free 16 inch alpha crash.. THE CRASH IS CRAP! i cant stand the sound of it...someone else may like it considering i dont like alot of the k-custom cymbals, but to me it was terrible


but nice set and cymbals, the ride almost looks hand-hammered, gz on teh octabons!

[maddrummr]

SWEET DEAL, i love how the tom is a different color LOL. Yea nice cymbals, wish i could afford some new ones.

[timebandit]

Dude,

Nice cymbals,

Ugly foot!

(please for the sake of all that is sacred in the drummin' communitie, PUT A SOCK ON!)

[franklinj]

Dude,

Nice cymbals,

Ugly foot!

(please for the sake of all that is sacred in the drummin' communitie, PUT A SOCK ON!)

Hahaha. In my defense, I was half standing on my platform, so thats why its all alien- looking. Oh, and im flat footed, so that doesnt help much /:>|

Oh, and specs:
Yamaha Beech
22x16
12x10
14x12
16x14
14x5.5 Sig Gadd snare (metal)
Saluda + Paiste cymbals (specs on request)
Various hardware (PDP Rack, Pearl Elim. db pedals.)

Sorry about the lack of new pics; the sunshine state hasnt been so sunny.