DW (new stuff & new photos), Paiste + other stuff !

[MaxLazich]

Hello everyone,

I play drums:

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I've added a 14"x5" DW Snare (10+6), lowered my ride cymbal (feels much better), and traded in my Paiste 10" Rude splashes for the new Paiste Alpha 10" Mini Hats.
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Photos from a recent show I played with two other drummers (Chris Cawthray & Derek Thorne):

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www.chriscawthray.com
www.derekthorne.net
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Oh yeah:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n280/MaxLazich/Picture101.jpg

I'm in this months Drums ETC (Canadian Drum Magazine). Feel free to pick up a copy at your local music store :D

Max

[wy yung]

I like your set up very much. What do you play with that ensemble?

[drumbandit]

ooooooooooooo mate that is sweeet! i love it all just going out ill talk later post sum specs.. or di i miss them?

[MaxLazich]

I like your set up very much. What do you play with that ensemble?

That performance was our first time playing together. The show was set-up in a casual manner; I played a set of my ostinato based compositions and then Chris had played an improvised set. Afterwards, Derek (the percussionist) came on stage and we played an improvised piece. We had planned out some themes beforehand, and the rest was just made up.

It was FUN (it was a benefit show, the cans we obtained from admission went towards helping out the less fortunate). We'll be doing it again sometime.

[MaxLazich]

ooooooooooooo mate that is sweeet! i love it all just going out ill talk later post sum specs.. or di i miss them?

Specs:

DW Satin Oil - Tobacco Burst
8"x7" w. ESE
10"x8"
12"x9"
14"x11" w. Built in Bottom
16"x"13" w. Built in Bottom
22"x18" w. Built in Bottom & May Internal Microphone
14"x5" Snare (10+6)

Paiste Cymbals:
20" 2002 Cool Ride
18" Signature Full Crash
16" Dark Energy Crash Mark 1
18" Rude China
18"/11" Dark Buzz China
14" Dark Energy Hi-Hats Mark 1
8" PST 5 Splashes (closed hi-hats below my main hi-hat)
10" ALPHA Mini-X Hats

Hardware:

9000 Stands
5000 pedals + 9000

Evans Drumheads

Headhunter Drumsticks

[wy yung]

That performance was our first time playing together. The show was set-up in a casual manner; I played a set of my ostinato based compositions and then Chris had played an improvised set. Afterwards, Derek (the percussionist) came on stage and we played an improvised piece. We had planned out some themes beforehand, and the rest was just made up.

It was FUN. We'll be doing it again sometime.


It sure looks like fun. Got any room for another percussionist? ;-)

Again, I love the configuration of your set up. Nice kit too.

Good luck with everything.

[Drummer Karl]

That is....wooow. Great set-up, really like it!!

haha but for me just a bit too much... :-D but that`s a personal thing. and a matter of music style of course.

So, have fun Max!

Karl

[maddrummr]

Wow now thats a very very very very very very very very very...very sweet set man. Looks so cool and like a blast to play.Nice cymbals as well.

[MaxLazich]

That is....wooow. Great set-up, really like it!!

haha but for me just a bit too much... :-D but that`s a personal thing. and a matter of music style of course.

So, have fun Max!

Karl

Karl,

You know, it depends on what I'm playing but I generally prefer a small kit to a large kit. In a band situation (jazz, or music that doesn't require a lot), I'll just use a kick, snare, two toms (or less) and 2 cymbals.

Max

[Class A Drummer]

That is one of the cleanest set ups ive seen on this forum. Beutiful set, amazing pics.

[drozzy]

Very cool! Two questions though:

What is the furthest left pedal attached to? The very small kick drum? Sample pad?

And secondly, why did you trade the 10" rude splashes for 10" alpha hats? You could have used the splashed as 10" hats anyway!

[d.c.drummer]

I love your kit!!!! Its so classy. Were those pics taken in a cathedral or something, the backdrop is majestic. too bad thier is a typo on your bio....

"When he was younger, Max DREAMS of becoming a rock star."

Anyhoo, nice kit.

[crazyballa17]

Beautiful set, very clean and I really like the configuration. I would play them.

By the way is that the tobacco burst finish?

Peace Easy

[MaxLazich]

Very cool! Two questions though:

What is the furthest left pedal attached to? The very small kick drum? Sample pad?

And secondly, why did you trade the 10" rude splashes for 10" alpha hats? You could have used the splashed as 10" hats anyway!

The pedal on the far left is apart of the DW 5520 Dual Accessory Hi-Hat Stand. Instead of mounting an item that is typically used (ie cowbell) I decided to copy an idea from Marco Minnemann/Terry Bozzio and mount a DW 8"x2" Piccolo Tom. Works well & sounds great!

I was using the Rude Splashes as hi-hats originally, and I found there wasn't enough definition or attack. When I traded them in, I actually got some money back because the Alpha Mini-Hats are cheaper (and, in my opinion sound much better). I managed to find a pair of used Paiste 12" Micro-Hats at my local music store, which I have put on hold (simply due to the condition alongside the price (more than 50% off)).

[MaxLazich]

[QUOTE=d.c.drummer;270674]I love your kit!!!! Its so classy. Were those pics taken in a cathedral or something, the backdrop is majestic. too bad thier is a typo on your bio..../QUOTE]

I never picked up the grammatical error. Oh well...

That gig was played at a large, beautiful church. Wow - it looked great and the acoustics were amazing! I have never heard my bass drum "BOOM" so much. Chris (the other drummer) brought along his first drum-kit (which is very old, but sounds great) and some vintage Paiste cymbals. Derek sounded great, as well.

Now that I've finished talking about how good it sounded; check out their websites (and hear those two guys play!):

www.chriscawthray.com
www.derekthorne.net

[Benjaminbois]

Really nice kit man, I love that finnish.
If it was my kit i'd have to tear off that 8" tom, i really feel that DW lugs look ridiculous on smaller toms, but hey thats just me.

[MaxLazich]

Really nice kit man, I love that finnish.
If it was my kit i'd have to tear off that 8" tom, i really feel that DW lugs look ridiculous on smaller toms, but hey thats just me.

Thank you. The lugs aren't for everyone...

[macmarkus]

one question: where's your woofer?
i only see the mounts ...

nice kit ... i believe you'd like mine, too. ;-)

[MaxLazich]

one question: where's your woofer?
i only see the mounts ...

nice kit ... i believe you'd like mine, too. ;-)

I'm debating whether or not to buy a woofer (I have one waiting for me at my local music store)... We'll see (once I save the money :-|

[jollymosher]

Dw and paiste is a good combo! If i had that many toms, i would also choose the out of order setup! it makes for for some cool tom beats and fills.

[MaxLazich]

Dw and paiste is a good combo! If i had that many toms, i would also choose the out of order setup! it makes for for some cool tom beats and fills.

Yes! On my older kit, I had the toms arranged: 12", 10" & 14". I like the mis-matched placement more than a traditional placement.

[Gravy]

Really nice looking kit. Bet it sounds great. I'm just wondering why you have multiple chinas? I've never been a big china fan, but I suppose one is good. What's your motivation of having 3?

[h3r3tic]

Hope to hear you play bro! ;) Very nice kit! it rulez!

[da cheese walks]

Really nice kit man, I love that finnish.
If it was my kit i'd have to tear off that 8" tom, i really feel that DW lugs look ridiculous on smaller toms, but hey thats just me.

i have an odd image playing in my head righ t now of Banjaminbois jumping onto your kit,and trying to rip off your lugs with his bare hands.....*snigger!*

im liking the kit man!I think pretty much every DW kit ive seen is as beautiful as this!

Pat Mastellato plays DW....good stuff!

[indiadrummer]

whoa, would u like some drums with your 5,000 pedals? just kidding :) I like the kinish a lot. As for the pedals, i dont know how you could not get confused on which to use (im more of a simple kit guy)
Kit wise, I think everything looks very nice. You must be a very good drummer. I look forward to a sound clip from you :)

[Trommur]

Sweet Kit! Are you endorsing Paiste or DW?

Joe

[gusty]

i love this kit! really good, and i think the mini hats are great...though id probly put the small tom on the left, but thats just me. great kit!

[macmarkus]

I'm debating whether or not to buy a woofer (I have one waiting for me at my local music store)... We'll see (once I save the money :-|

thanks for your explanation ... i understand.
now, you have the mounts ... so take it ;)

[dwlover]

spolied brat lol DW are the best !!!

[Zildjian 242]

wow, that is a pretty interesting set up you got there.

[MaxLazich]

wow, that is a pretty interesting set up you got there.

Thank you! I love it.

[DuxTer]

Very nice set up! Not far from my ideal tom set up either, haha. I love your multipedal orchestration. (: Which Headhunters are those? I use the Maple C's which I like a lot, unfortunately I can't get them anywhere near me. and how does that Rude China sound?