New Member. My 12pc MMX in Emerald Mist

[Fran]

Hey, I just realize theres a forum on Drummerworld. here is my kit. its a 12 peice MMX that I put together.

EDIT: THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS AN UP TO DATE PICTURE OF MY KIT. Jan.03.2006

Pearl MMX (Emerald Mist)

Bass drums:
(2)22x16
20x16 (on order)
Toms:
6x6x5, 8x8, 10x9, 12x10, 13x11
8x7 (on order)
Floor toms
14x14, 16x16, 18x16
DW Piccolo toms:
(2)8x2
8x2 (no money to pick it up yet)
Snare:
14x5.5 DW Kurrillian Birch with Flame graphics (i have 2 other snares too)
Hardware:
Pearl, Gibralter, and some custom cut pipes
Pedals:
Axis A longboards

cymbals
sabian
6" AAX splash
6" AA splash
8" Paragon splash
10" B8 splash
10" B8 Pro china splash
12" Handhammered splash
16" AA thin crash
16" AAX plosion crash
17" AAX studio crash
18" Handhammered medium thin crash
18" AA china
20" AA medium ride

Zildjian
12" re-mix hi hats
14" oriental china "Trash"
15" A rock hats ( fxxked up, so i am getting a refund)
14" K top/ new beats bottom (soon)
17" K china (signed and used by steve gadd)
20" A china high

Paiste
(2)4" accents
8" 2002 splash
12" signature thin china
13" Mega cup chime
17" 2002 crash
20" RUDE ride

UFIP
10" natural splash

[Fran]

more pics of my kit. enjoy. in the last picture. i moved my drums to the kitchen. because i can't have my kit sitting in the living room

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[Thinshells]

Holy Mangini batman!

That's a very nice looking kit! Quite a prodigious jungle-gym of a rack there as well!

I really like the look and sound of MMX drums, very fat and warm sounding. That finish is superb!

It's pretty cool to see someone else that likes larger kits, and buys the cymbal they want, not just "one company fits all."

Sweet snare drums as well! I am really feeling the TAMA....mmmm...Starclassic....and the only metal snares I like are either my ultracast, or hammered metal like yours.

I can hear the roadie's complaining already...

EDIT: As I stated in a sonor thread, a kit looks classier on a hardwood floor like that.

[bamadrums]

WOW!! Just WOW!! Beautiful!! Must take days to set up!?! Got a drum tech to help you out? How big is the truck that hauls this stuff around?? Just kidding, of course, but, WOW!! I'm sooooo jealous!

OBTW, nice looking place you have there too!!

[Fran]

Holy Mangini batman!

That's a very nice looking kit! Quite a prodigious jungle-gym of a rack there as well!

I really like the look and sound of MMX drums, very fat and warm sounding. That finish is superb!

It's pretty cool to see someone else that likes larger kits, and buys the cymbal they want, not just "one company fits all."

Sweet snare drums as well! I am really feeling the TAMA....mmmm...Starclassic....and the only metal snares I like are either my ultracast, or hammered metal like yours.

I can hear the roadie's complaining already...

EDIT: As I stated in a sonor thread, a kit looks classier on a hardwood floor like that.

thank you
actually, in these pictures, i was just experimenting with his setup. i am not a huge fan of him( no disrespect to him) simplily because i don't have the opertunity to watch his playing. this set up did open up to a lot of ideas, and my current setup and style really changed after i discovered those new ideas.

you are right about the MMX sounding fat and warm. i love these drums. i am just digging the bass drums a lot because i find it too thin. it is lacking attack. a 6ply bass would do a lot better.

i can see that we have similar taste in snares. the g maple sounds great. but really needs a decent amount of force in order for it open up. the ludwig has been one of my all time favourites. the ludwig and my DW has been my all time favourite due to its versatility.

edit: here is an update of my kit. Jan.03.2006

[Fran]

WOW!! Just WOW!! Beautiful!! Must take days to set up!?! Got a drum tech to help you out? How big is the truck that hauls this stuff around?? Just kidding, of course, but, WOW!! I'm sooooo jealous!

OBTW, nice looking place you have there too!!


thanks!

it takes 30 minutes to tear down and 45 minutes to setup. its not that bad

i cleaned my house a little before i set my drums up:P

[Thinshells]

you are right about the MMX sounding fat and warm. i love these drums. i am just digging the bass drums a lot because i find it too thin. it is lacking attack. a 6ply bass would do a lot better.

i can see that we have similar taste in snares. the g maple sounds great. but really needs a decent amount of force in order for it open up. the ludwig has been one of my all time favourites. the ludwig and my DW has been my all time favourite due to its versatility.

Both "Superlow" and I are moving out of the "wood cylander" department. Originally my plan was Pork pie acrylic. that is because of the warmth and power. But Tempus carbon fiber won me over. 3mm shells, louder than wood. Wait until Superlow posts about his 24" carbon fiber kick...mercilessly powerful!

I like my ultracast because as you said---some drums have to be punished to bring them to life. But the UCA is crisp and precise. On the opposite end, my pork pie acrylic blows my ludwig maple out of the water with warmth and versatility. I can't wait for my tempus carbon fiber snare. (I am picking up a kit this summer after I buy a house to put it in)

FWIW: I have NEVER heard Mangini play. I just noticed your kit has some similar ideas.

[TitanSound]

Blimey...how many arms do you have? :P

Thats a really, really nice kit. Excellent choice of finish too. My kit is Emerald Green but no mist.

[Zebbe]

That's a huge kit! Nice too! Btw, how much have you paid for all that?

[Fran]

Both "Superlow" and I are moving out of the "wood cylander" department. Originally my plan was Pork pie acrylic. that is because of the warmth and power. But Tempus carbon fiber won me over. 3mm shells, louder than wood. Wait until Superlow posts about his 24" carbon fiber kick...mercilessly powerful!

I like my ultracast because as you said---some drums have to be punished to bring them to life. But the UCA is crisp and precise. On the opposite end, my pork pie acrylic blows my ludwig maple out of the water with warmth and versatility. I can't wait for my tempus carbon fiber snare. (I am picking up a kit this summer after I buy a house to put it in)

FWIW: I have NEVER heard Mangini play. I just noticed your kit has some similar ideas.


get some pics up when your kit comes!!! i always wanted 24" kick drums. but i bought the first part for my kit second hand. so i didnt' have a choice. but think about it. i payed $1495 canadian for 2 toms, 1 floor, a kick, 3 sided icon rack, iron cobra, and protector cases for all the drums and a hardware case, and 2 boom arms. $1495! i can't pass on that kinda deal.

don't you find the ultracast too thin sounding? to me, i think it lacks body and tone. i have hard acrylic porkpies and they are amazing. try their black bueaty too!! damn nice! sounds similar to the ludwig version.

i am planning on a new kit. there i have priorities, so maybe i can get another kit near the end of the year or begining of next year.

i am planning on a 26" kick. thats for sure.. and it is probably going to be a DW.

[Fran]

Blimey...how many arms do you have? :P

Thats a really, really nice kit. Excellent choice of finish too. My kit is Emerald Green but no mist.


i have 2 arms and 2 legs, but a great mind :P

and thanks for the comment

[Fran]

That's a huge kit! Nice too! Btw, how much have you paid for all that?


thanks
around 13k canadian more or less. somewhere there

[MECHT4NK]

I've seen your kit before. was it also on the pearl forum?

[Fran]

I've seen your kit before. was it also on the pearl forum?


yeap, it is.

its annoying that this forum makes ya type at least 20 characters

[Thinshells]

get some pics up when your kit comes!!! i always wanted 24" kick drums. but i bought the first part for my kit second hand. so i didnt' have a choice. but think about it. i payed $1495 canadian for 2 toms, 1 floor, a kick, 3 sided icon rack, iron cobra, and protector cases for all the drums and a hardware case, and 2 boom arms. $1495! i can't pass on that kinda deal.

don't you find the ultracast too thin sounding? to me, i think it lacks body and tone. i have hard acrylic porkpies and they are amazing. try their black bueaty too!! damn nice! sounds similar to the ludwig version.


My UCA has a reverse pc on top, hazy 300 on bottom, and purecussion snares. Sounds nice, fat and warm. I like the mapex hammered phosphor bronze snare as well. It's not as fat sounding as my 14x6 Pork pie.

I will likely go with 1 kick, as I have a dw 9002.

[Fran]

My UCA has a reverse pc on top, hazy 300 on bottom, and purecussion snares. Sounds nice, fat and warm. I like the mapex hammered phosphor bronze snare as well. It's not as fat sounding as my 14x6 Pork pie.

I will likely go with 1 kick, as I have a dw 9002. $1495 CDN is a ton of money for two toms, unless it was a 16x16 and 18x18 tom. Even then, it's steep.


oh i thin kyou got it wrong. it was 1495 for 2toms, 1 floor, 1 kick, a 3 sided icon rack, an iron cobra single, 2 boom arms, and hard protector cases for all the drums and hardware

read again:P

[Thinshells]

oh i thin kyou got it wrong. it was 1495 for 2toms, 1 floor, 1 kick, a 3 sided icon rack, an iron cobra single, 2 boom arms, and hard protector cases for all the drums and hardware

read again:P

..And a partridge in a pear tree...

I need a nap... caffiene wore off just then... :P

[Fran]

..And a partridge in a pear tree...

I need a nap... caffiene wore off just then... :P


lol

well goodnite then

[Danny]

Very professional looking....I'm assuming you play louder music? :)

[Fran]

Very professional looking....I'm assuming you play louder music? :)


death metal, speed metal

otherwise

melodic drumming stuff, and fusion jazz

[zildjian_dude101]

VERY NICE!! Jeez dude, thats a pretty big set. I like it! lol, how do u reach some of those cymbals? I've also never seen neone with that big of a variety of cymbals. very nice

[Thinshells]

death metal, speed metal

otherwise

melodic drumming stuff, and fusion jazz

Yeah, I play death metal, grind core, thrash or some light muzak for elevators and some children's ditties.

[DTKBigDawg]

I love a big show-ie set. Very, very nice.

Yeah, I play death metal, grind core, thrash or some light muzak for elevators and some children's ditties.

And sorry, I couldn't help it but I lol'ed at that....

[Fran]

VERY NICE!! Jeez dude, thats a pretty big set. I like it! lol, how do u reach some of those cymbals? I've also never seen neone with that big of a variety of cymbals. very nice


i am 5'8 and sit around 100-110 degrees. everything is fine. i don't find setting toms and cymbals as low as possible comfortable (no offense to those ppl). have things low, doesen't mean its going to be the best way to play. as for my cymbals. i mount them that high because i don't use those cymbals as much. they are not the primary voice of my drums.

[SpiderPine]

looking good as always arthur. And to everyone I can say this kit is as fun to play as it looks.

[burnthehero]

Is that a drum kit or some sort of S&M torture contraption? That's a killer looking kit, man.
I wouldn't know what to hit first if I was sitting behind it.

[Fran]

Is that a drum kit or some sort of S&M torture contraption? That's a killer looking kit, man.
I wouldn't know what to hit first if I was sitting behind it.


well, my playing require all these cymbals. i changed the setup now.. i agree that less is more. but why force yourself to play with 2 cymbals if you can play with 5. you don't have to use all the cymbals at once. i stacked many cymbals together. i am getting rid of a few things. (zidljains) haha

and i am gona get some terry bozzio stacks and chimes. i need them.

and tomorrow i am going to order a lefty eliminator double pedal and a single pedal

[Fran]

looking good as always arthur. And to everyone I can say this kit is as fun to play as it looks.


thanks bro

next time you come over. many things will be different and some stuff will be gone.

[the rich]

I do alot of gigging and rehearsal (where we share the room with other bands), a kit like that just wouldn't be practical for me, although it is very nice. I have a Pearl MMX myself (black mist), but with many of the venues I play being smaller in size this kind of set-up (you have) would be more effort than it is worth in terms of space, set-up time, amount of drum mic's available, sound check e.t.c.

Like I said though, very nice... I'll try and get some good pics of my set-up at some point over the next few weeks.

[Fran]

I do alot of gigging and rehearsal (where we share the room with other bands), a kit like that just wouldn't be practical for me, although it is very nice. I have a Pearl MMX myself (black mist), but with many of the venues I play being smaller in size this kind of set-up (you have) would be more effort than it is worth in terms of space, set-up time, amount of drum mic's available, sound check e.t.c.

Like I said though, very nice... I'll try and get some good pics of my set-up at some point over the next few weeks.

i never gig with this kit. i did with a bass drum and a tom once.

i reason why i have something so large is because of the melodic type of solo i play. i took a few cymbals out because i realize they are just in the way. instead, i am planning to order a few more 12"- 15" chinas for stacking. the setup you see in the pictures is what i use when my band comes over to my house to jam. it is a lot of fun. but i only use 1/3 of everything that i have when it comes to play with a band. i don't use much of my chinas when it comes to jamming. but in my soloing, i use tons of chinas and splashes but almost never even touching my crashes.

its not practical for gigging ofcourse. but part of drumming is about enjoyment. a drumset is a way to express yourself. this kit did it really well.

and thanks

[Wegadrummer]

It is great to see someone who isnt a superduperpromegarichsuperstar drummer who has a big kit.. i myself got a small kit but big kits are just so fun to play on, i wish i had a big kit.. do you got asny sound or video clip?

[largo61]

I love the set. I was looking a it and realized that it looks familer. Then I realized that you are on the PDF. Glad to see you are here too. One forum is good. Two forums is great.

[the rich]

So Fran, are you gonna let us hear you solo on this kit or what?

[DrumProgressive]

Wow, now I have an image of how my dream kit would look like !

[Fran]

I love the set. I was looking a it and realized that it looks familer. Then I realized that you are on the PDF. Glad to see you are here too. One forum is good. Two forums is great.


yeap~ i am on the PDF. i liek here tho. because ppl have tons of issues with tom angles and such there hahaha.

[Fran]

So Fran, are you gonna let us hear you solo on this kit or what?

with my current setup, i am not ready to record a solo yet because i dont' have anything to record a decent mp3 or a video. and i am currently taking some cymbals out and adding some new ones.and i have 2 pedals coming to remote my other bass drum. wait till i get everything, and i will surely record something.

[Fran]

Wow, now I have an image of how my dream kit would look like !


cool
this has always been somewhat my dream kit. its not exactly know. its not my favourite color and tom sizes. it's pretty close to my dream kit. i have another kit in mind tho.

[mdterps1042]

holy crap man! nice kit. i myself have a quite large kit pearl session smx 6-ply maple. the bass drums are 22" by 18" and they sound great. 6-ply maple in my opinion is the way to go. i just couldnt afford the masters...heh. i have 3 mounted toms 8 inch is on the way 2 floors and 2 bass drums. i do have a masters snare drum. 14" by 6.5" aw yea. im gona be posting some pics up later il let you guys know.
but again man, freakin nice kit i envy you. i also really like those snare drums. awesome.

[Fran]

holy crap man! nice kit. i myself have a quite large kit pearl session smx 6-ply maple. the bass drums are 22" by 18" and they sound great. 6-ply maple in my opinion is the way to go. i just couldnt afford the masters...heh. i have 3 mounted toms 8 inch is on the way 2 floors and 2 bass drums. i do have a masters snare drum. 14" by 6.5" aw yea. im gona be posting some pics up later il let you guys know.
but again man, freakin nice kit i envy you. i also really like those snare drums. awesome.


thanks

i always prefer thinner shells. i am not really a fan of 6ply. i like drums with reinforcement rings.
swhy didn't you go for the brx? they are just a little more than a session smx i think.

[mdterps1042]

thanks

i always prefer thinner shells. i am not really a fan of 6ply. i like drums with reinforcement rings.
swhy didn't you go for the brx? they are just a little more than a session smx i think.
actually i do have a masters brx snare drum. i really like the sound of birch for my snare. i also have a steel piccolo. but i didnt get brx for the rest of my drums simply because i wanted maple. but in the future i'll probobly look in to reference or masters mmx.

[mdterps1042]

i also forgot to ask, ive been looking into some axis X-L's. whats the difference between them and the A-L's you have besides the beater style?

[Fur drummer]

Cool kit. Your tom arrangement is different than most kits. I have not seen many kits with the smallest tom in the middle like yours. I like having my smallest tom to the left and progressing in size to the right but your kit looks really cool..

[boomboomda]

There is not much to say other than, super cool kit man.How long it takes you to set that up?

[matt949]

completely ridiculous! ridiculously awesome that is! beutiful kit! i could play that for days on end!

[Thinshells]

Funny thing is, a 12-pc kit was soo common in the 70's and 80's. Now it's an enigma, or maybe even something a drumming pariah might have.

It's gawked at like the 9th wonder of the world.

"People ACTUALLY played kits that big???"

Yes they did, all the time.

Even Steve Smith used to have a much bigger kit...

http://www.vitalinformation.com/steve/timeline/images/ss_journey_79.jpg

[Fran]

Funny thing is, a 12-pc kit was soo common in the 70's and 80's. Now it's an enigma, or maybe even something a drumming pariah might have.

It's gawked at like the 9th wonder of the world.

"People ACTUALLY played kits that big???"

Yes they did, all the time.

Even Steve Smith used to have a much bigger kit...

http://www.vitalinformation.com/steve/timeline/images/ss_journey_79.jpg


totally
btw, i just got rid of some cymbals i got 100% of my money back. someone was willing to pay me for them. the K MS hats, china high, sabian aa plosion crash. these are gone
i am gonan get rid of my K china boy and oriental next.

i just bought 6 new chinas( 16,18,19, 20 aax, 16, 20 aa). and a pair of HHX 13" groove hats

i picked up the 16"aax and the 19"aax plosion and 13"groove hats already. the 2 chinas are 2nd handed, but they are in brand new condition. i ended up with 200 bucks left!!! i still gotta pay for the remaining chinas when they come. hopefully i can get some good money back for my K and my oriental. these 2 cymbals were 2nd hand when i bought them, so i think i can get a decent amount back. i was lucky to get all my money back for those cymbals!!!

[Fran]

i also forgot to ask, ive been looking into some axis X-L's. whats the difference between them and the A-L's you have besides the beater style?


there is a foot board height adjustment with the A-L's.

[Fran]

Cool kit. Your tom arrangement is different than most kits. I have not seen many kits with the smallest tom in the middle like yours. I like having my smallest tom to the left and progressing in size to the right but your kit looks really cool..


i was just experimenting with this setup. my setup now looks completely different.

[Fran]

here is how my kit looks like. its not done yet tho.

[Fran]

There is not much to say other than, super cool kit man.How long it takes you to set that up?


around 45 minutes to slap the whole thing together.

[Fran]

completely ridiculous! ridiculously awesome that is! beutiful kit! i could play that for days on end!

thanks for the comment. i am starting to practise more again. i have been busy lately.

[Fran]

btw, even though the 19" aaxtreme china is in brand new condition, i prob gonna give it back to the store because it doesen't have a brilliant finish.

[Thinshells]

btw, even though the 19" aaxtreme china is in brand new condition, i prob gonna give it back to the store because it doesen't have a brilliant finish.

The only thing I like more that the trash sound of a Wuhan china, is the pirce.

TWENTY freakin bucks for a 16" brilliant china... $20!!!!!

[Fran]

The only thing I like more that the trash sound of a Wuhan china, is the pirce.

TWENTY freakin bucks for a 16" brilliant china... $20!!!!!


yea~ wuhans are just super cheap.

btw. i am probably picking up an Ayotte for christmas~

26x18, 13x10, 16x16, 13x6 snare in pink sparkle with woodhoops.

[Thinshells]

yea~ wuhans are just super cheap.

btw. i am probably picking up an Ayotte for christmas~

26x18, 13x10, 16x16, 13x6 snare in pink sparkle with woodhoops.

Damn... what a collection! Ayotte stuff is amazing! Looking forward to pics!

A color preview:

http://www.ghg.net/bnsteiss/images/num10pics/drm2b.jpg

[mont_man22]

yOU ARE WHO I WANT TO BE IN LIFE THAT YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION....o and NICE KIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fur drummer]

Funny thing is, a 12-pc kit was soo common in the 70's and 80's. Now it's an enigma, or maybe even something a drumming pariah might have.

It's gawked at like the 9th wonder of the world.

"People ACTUALLY played kits that big???"

Yes they did, all the time.

Even Steve Smith used to have a much bigger kit...

http://www.vitalinformation.com/steve/timeline/images/ss_journey_79.jpg

I still play a big kit. I have an 11-pc Tama kit. I like all those drums around me. I will try and post pics of it.

[Fur drummer]

here is how my kit looks like. its not done yet tho.

That arrangement looks like it would be easier to play That is how my set is setup also.

[bonham990]

Might be one of the nicest drum sets i have ever seen!!! nice kit!!!

[jamsjr44]

Beautiful kit! BUT I'd be more interested is hearing how you play???

[jangus]

That thing is just a friggin piece of artwork.

[davodi74]

You know, I am usually not a fan of huge kits like that, but that is one of the first I have ever seen that I would want. I love it. And to top it off, you use Axis pedals! Awesome!

[mdterps1042]

there is a foot board height adjustment with the A-L's.

whats the more standard foot board height the a-l or the x-l. and does it really make a huge difference? ive been trying to find other info but i cant find any! not even on axis's website. also, what size is the sabian aax-treme china you have?

[Drummer Karl]

Very big, very tall, very expensive!!!!
Oh man, I think your favourit drummer is Terry Bozzio, or?
Great kit!!

[Fran]

thanks for the comments guys. all my zildjians are gone now~ my chinas are here, and i am going to pick them up tomorrow.

[Fran]

Damn... what a collection! Ayotte stuff is amazing! Looking forward to pics!

A color preview:

http://www.ghg.net/bnsteiss/images/num10pics/drm2b.jpg


i can't get the kit anymore. i bought a body kit for my car instead.

[Fran]

Very big, very tall, very expensive!!!!
Oh man, I think your favourit drummer is Terry Bozzio, or?
Great kit!!

thanks~

yes~ my favorite drummer is the great Terry Bozzio ofcourse.

[RudimentalDrummer]

Ohhhhhh...It's just beautiful & the whole setup is just Titanical. I am just wondering ??? can you really hit all those Cymbals while sitting down on the drum seat or you have to stand up and hit them...seems rather far / high up if I'm sitting down..... but I love your Kit

[Coggy]

Well. We can see hu ur basing your kit on.

http://dwdrums.com/artists/pics/bozzio_wallpaper_1024.jpg

Looks amazing kit. Might upgrade to somethings like that wen Ihave money.

[Fran]

Ohhhhhh...It's just beautiful & the whole setup is just Titanical. I am just wondering ??? can you really hit all those Cymbals while sitting down on the drum seat or you have to stand up and hit them...seems rather far / high up if I'm sitting down..... but I love your Kit

i am 173cm tall, and i sit about 110 degrees. i can get around the kit no problem. i like things a little spread out and higher, it just allows me to swing my arm more. and thanks for liking my kit. my setup has changed now, i am always experimenting new ideas.

[Fran]

Well. We can see hu ur basing your kit on.

http://dwdrums.com/artists/pics/bozzio_wallpaper_1024.jpg

Looks amazing kit. Might upgrade to somethings like that wen Ihave money.

his kit inspired my setup, but i didn't base everything off from his kit, because i find part of his setup slightly uncomfortable for me.

i just got 4 new chinas btw, i am still waiting for the 20" aax to arrive.

i will order a 17" aa, 17" aax, 19" aa, 19" aax and a 24" aa some time within this year.

[mediocrefunkybeat]

That's a lot of quality metal. May it never be said that you don't have china cymbal or sound options.

[Thinshells]

Is that a 6" tom??? I didn't know Pearl made them??? (At least not since the 80's)

[Stu_Strib]

I'm not really a fan of big kits, BUT....

I would love to sit behind that thing for a few hours and just explore!

Normally kits like that posted on here are cheap drums and even cheaper cymbals. Good job with some nice wood and metal choices!

I've always been a huge fan of WHITE bass drum reso heads. They look superb even on dark kits like this one! Why why why why is it so hard to find white, ported and reinforced Yamaha logo heads?????

I would love to buy the new EMAD reso head in white too, but they don't make it.

[Fran]

Is that a 6" tom??? I didn't know Pearl made them??? (At least not since the 80's)


yeap they do, it's a special order. you just gotta wait 4-6 months.

[Fran]

I'm not really a fan of big kits, BUT....

I would love to sit behind that thing for a few hours and just explore!

Normally kits like that posted on here are cheap drums and even cheaper cymbals. Good job with some nice wood and metal choices!

I've always been a huge fan of WHITE bass drum reso heads. They look superb even on dark kits like this one! Why why why why is it so hard to find white, ported and reinforced Yamaha logo heads?????

I would love to buy the new EMAD reso head in white too, but they don't make it.

thanks~
i always liked big kits. i never knew my kit would end up this being this big hahahaha. i spent a lot of time trying and firguring what cymbals to get. i totally agree with you, white bass drum heads look amazing on any color. it makes the kit look more classy.

[Bad Drummer]

thanks!

it takes 30 minutes to tear down and 45 minutes to setup. its not that bad

i cleaned my house a little before i set my drums up:P


Wow you must set up really fast, it takes me like the same for my 6 piece and 6 cymbals. Nice kit by the way.

[aahznightsky]

I'd sure hate to be replacing the heads on that thing!!!

I've probably posted on this thing before, who knows. Beautiful kit though. I'll get a setup like that someday, just for fun hehehe

[RamboKnife]

Whoa...you must make a hell of a lot of bones to be able to afford somthing that nice.

[Fran]

I'd sure hate to be replacing the heads on that thing!!!

I've probably posted on this thing before, who knows. Beautiful kit though. I'll get a setup like that someday, just for fun hehehe


yeap~ replacing heads really suck. i will replace all the batter heads soon. i was planning on a new kit. but then, i bought something else.

[Fran]

Whoa...you must make a hell of a lot of bones to be able to afford somthing that nice.

my father paid 95% of it.

[Will]

mamma mia!!!!!!! thats a cool kit.

[Thinshells]

yeap they do, it's a special order. you just gotta wait 4-6 months.

Ah. The guy told me the same about new Ludwig. 12-16 weeks.

[franklinj]

I would love to have a big kit like that. There are so many possibilitites and crazy things you can do with big kits. I hate it when kids my age hate big kits just because Travis Barker plays a 4 peice. I think I belong in the mid 80's drumming wise.


Anyways, if I had more money and space, my set up would be absolutely massive. I dont have the money to do it, or even the space to do it. Thats what im thinking my set up would be like.

[Fran]

mamma mia!!!!!!! thats a cool kit.


thank you very much. i will keep you guys updated on the whole kit.

[Fran]

Ah. The guy told me the same about new Ludwig. 12-16 weeks.

12-16 week ain't bad at all. pearl has a really shatty wait time. its almost 6-9 months now!!!

[Fran]

I would love to have a big kit like that. There are so many possibilitites and crazy things you can do with big kits. I hate it when kids my age hate big kits just because Travis Barker plays a 4 peice. I think I belong in the mid 80's drumming wise.


Anyways, if I had more money and space, my set up would be absolutely massive. I dont have the money to do it, or even the space to do it. Thats what im thinking my set up would be like.

i totally get what you mean. i sometimes hate when ppl say my kit sucks coz it's so big. they always say" i don't know what to hit". like really. everyone has their own style. i give ppl the same respect if their kit is a 4pc or a 20pc.

this kit does take a lot of room. i am lucky to have room for this kit.

[Led Opeth]

i love the kit, but i just have one question...what do you do for a living? lol

[Fran]

i love the kit, but i just have one question...what do you do for a living? lol

i am just an undergraduate student.

[Stormrider]

Absolutly perfect...nothing more to say...

[dwjosh]

I think your kit is stunning! do you ever gig it??? if so i feel so bad for you. Personally, i'm one of the 4 piece punk/indie drummers, but i would like a go at a big kit like that. Thanks for sharing with us.

[AvengedDrummer]

Holy friggin sweet jebus that iis a fantabulos kit.....I wish I had five minutes on it....

[tymile]

yeah, man, that kit is amazing. it would be sick to play that thing for an hour or two...

[Darmikalus]

well it seems my jaw has hit the floor...and rtolled to vermont.......
amazing kit man!! like oh my god! best living room ever!

[averypoordrummer]

iv only got one word for that kit. WOW

[Fran]

I think your kit is stunning! do you ever gig it??? if so i feel so bad for you. Personally, i'm one of the 4 piece punk/indie drummers, but i would like a go at a big kit like that. Thanks for sharing with us.


nope~ i never gig with this kit. i gig with something else. thanks for your comment~

[somedrummer]

Nice stuff. I like it a lot.

I was wondering how hard it was to attach those upper tubes (Gibraltar? PDP?) to the lower ICON rack? I've always thought about doing something like this and am wondering how it is done. Thanks, and again, nice kit!

[Phrase]

Hey Fran,
I'm a fellow Emerald mist MMX player too.
I thought my kit was big enough with just 5 toms, but your's is insane!
I've seen some older pics on the PDF, but it looks great in your living room!

I'd love to hear one of your solos dude, you should record something for us!

Phrase

[Class A Drummer]

Ive always thought mine was nice... urs makes mine look like a box next to an outhouse next to donald trumps biggest mansion.

[NYdrummerdude]

wow dude , wow. that set is huge what a monster. i love the over head rack too , very cool set.

[rodie]

options, options, options...i love it...got to appreciate someone who does their homework and goes after what they really want!

side note: i saw you bought a body kit instead of the new kit, what ride you have?

[Fran]

Nice stuff. I like it a lot.

I was wondering how hard it was to attach those upper tubes (Gibraltar? PDP?) to the lower ICON rack? I've always thought about doing something like this and am wondering how it is done. Thanks, and again, nice kit!

thanks

attaching tubes to the top is simple. just buy a clamp that clamps 2 tubes together. check out the verticle tubes i have, they are joined together by a clamp.

[Fran]

Hey Fran,
I'm a fellow Emerald mist MMX player too.
I thought my kit was big enough with just 5 toms, but your's is insane!
I've seen some older pics on the PDF, but it looks great in your living room!

I'd love to hear one of your solos dude, you should record something for us!

Phrase

thanks

i always loved big kits.

i will post a solo when the rest of my stuff comes.

[Fran]

Ive always thought mine was nice... urs makes mine look like a box next to an outhouse next to donald trumps biggest mansion.


heh, dont' say that man.

[Fran]

wow dude , wow. that set is huge what a monster. i love the over head rack too , very cool set.

thank you very much.

[Fran]

options, options, options...i love it...got to appreciate someone who does their homework and goes after what they really want!

side note: i saw you bought a body kit instead of the new kit, what ride you have?


thanks~ i did a lot of research before i bought my stuff. but i have some cymbals that i find useless because i was still unsure of what i want to make out of my drumset.

the body kit is for a mercedes cls500. the car just arrived at the dealer. i will pick it up sometime within the next 2 weeks.

[rodie]

oooohhhhhhh....amg model? you'll have to post a pic!

[TopCat]

Fantastic. I trust you're studying music? :)

[Fran]

oooohhhhhhh....amg model? you'll have to post a pic!


nope, it is just a cls500, not an amg model. it looks pretty good. i can't wait until i can put some 20" rims on. the stock rims just don't do the justice. but for the rims + tires i want cost around 9000 bucks.

[Fran]

Fantastic. I trust you're studying music? :)


nope, i don't study music. i study socialogy and phycology. i played classical piano since i was 4 tho.

and thanks for your input.

[Class A Drummer]

After all the people that have posted... many have asked how much its worth, and u have told what some of it is worth. Im guessing 10,000+. Mine is worth about 5,000.
http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7204 What do u think?

[NZ[v]etalhead]

Dude, Metal for life!!!

Give us some clips of you...

[Fran]

After all the people that have posted... many have asked how much its worth, and u have told what some of it is worth. Im guessing 10,000+. Mine is worth about 5,000.
http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7204 What do u think?


where are you from? it all depends where you live. if you paid 5k for your session, you overpaid for them.

[Fran]

etalhead']Dude, Metal for life!!!

Give us some clips of you...


yea~ metal for life

i will post clips after my stuff arrives.

[walkera1962]

Hello,


You can tell alot about a drummer from just looking at there kit. Here's what I see.

#1 You are a Pro or a Semi Pro Player
#2 Your kit is set up neatly and very fluid
#3 It's all about the balance!
#4 You stick marks on the heads are grouped tightly together and not all over the head.
#5 You take care of your gear.
#6 You are a cool guy and the kind of guy I could hang with.

Love that kit!!

Alan

[burnthehero]

Ever since I first saw this thread, I've visited it every couple days or so just to admire your kit.

[Vegard]

12-16 week ain't bad at all. pearl has a really shatty wait time. its almost 6-9 months now!!!

Pearl ain't that bad.. I waited 13 months for my Mapex kit!!!! I live in Norway by the way!! And when I ordered my new 8" tom in august it actually came when it was supposed to. BUT He hadn't even ordered my hardware (clamp and stuff),, so i can't play my drum with the kit! it really sucks!! He told me that i will get it soon but he's been saying that for a loooong time so,.. The only reason that i order from him is his sick discounts, I got 40% on the kit!! wouldn't have been able to afford it if not! but anyway.. GREAT kit you've got there!!!! really beautiful!

[Fran]

Hello,


You can tell alot about a drummer from just looking at there kit. Here's what I see.

#1 You are a Pro or a Semi Pro Player
#2 Your kit is set up neatly and very fluid
#3 It's all about the balance!
#4 You stick marks on the heads are grouped tightly together and not all over the head.
#5 You take care of your gear.
#6 You are a cool guy and the kind of guy I could hang with.

Love that kit!!

Alan

thank you for your kind words, it really means a lot to me.

i am not sure if i am a semi pro or not, i just like to play and enjoy drums. it's a great way to relax yourself. I setup my kit according to how my body moves. some people may think my cymbals are high, but it is just comfortable for me. and thanks again~

[Class A Drummer]

where are you from? it all depends where you live. if you paid 5k for your session, you overpaid for them.
I didnt pay 5k ... i paid just over 2 k. Im sayin the whole setup (drums cymbals ect.)

[Fran]

Ever since I first saw this thread, I've visited it every couple days or so just to admire your kit.

thanks~ i always walk in to my drum room before i go to bed. heh

[Fran]

Pearl ain't that bad.. I waited 13 months for my Mapex kit!!!! I live in Norway by the way!! And when I ordered my new 8" tom in august it actually came when it was supposed to. BUT He hadn't even ordered my hardware (clamp and stuff),, so i can't play my drum with the kit! it really sucks!! He told me that i will get it soon but he's been saying that for a loooong time so,.. The only reason that i order from him is his sick discounts, I got 40% on the kit!! wouldn't have been able to afford it if not! but anyway.. GREAT kit you've got there!!!! really beautiful!


i heard that it is hard to get stuff in norway or any other european countries. people waited a year and a half for their drums. check out the pearl forum. there are a few guys that waited over a year for their kit. some dude waited for 19 months!

[KR3]

Fran, we all walk into our drum room before going to bed. :-)

[Togg]

Whooooooo now that's what I call a kit! just goes to show any ladyies watching that they do look good in the living room, can't imagine why everyone doesn't have one.

Did you say it only takes 45mins to set-up!!! seems to take me a lot longer than that I must be getting old!

Wonderful pics.

[Fran]

Ever since I first saw this thread, I've visited it every couple days or so just to admire your kit.


thanks~ this forum isn't as active as the Pearl one, so i don't reply as fast, my bad. i love looking at my own kit too heheh.

[RudimentalDrummer]

thanks~ this forum isn't as active as the Pearl one, so i don't reply as fast, my bad. i love looking at my own kit too heheh.

This forum is not as active as the Pearl one ?. How could that be ?... I guess maybe what you mean't was that the Pearl Forum has put in more response particularly towards your thread on the pics of your Kit you posted (like here) ... izzit? kekeke !

[IronCobraPTW]

wow what an incredible drum set
looks like its a lot of fun to play on

[Fran]

This forum is not as active as the Pearl one ?. How could that be ?... I guess maybe what you mean't was that the Pearl Forum has put in more response particularly towards your thread on the pics of your Kit you posted (like here) ... izzit? kekeke !


haha, well, there isn't enought members on here. I like forum much better than the PDF simply because people here are much more civilized. I am sick ppl putting down professional drummers everyday on the PDF. there are tons of stupid kids on there telling people to have flat toms and flat cymbals. it's stupid in there.

[Fran]

wow what an incredible drum set
looks like its a lot of fun to play on


thanks~ i enjoy playing my kit too. everytime i play it, i always find something new. setting up this kit is the best part!

[askar]

hi

Love your kit...looks great, really good and fun to play which is crucial i think to playing. I totally agree with walkera1962 too

I just have to say, if you're just a student, and that is in effect a jamming kit because you said you don't gig with it or anything, then you must be getting a lot of money from somewhere! It's great to see you know exactly what you want tho, and i respect that.


askar

[Fran]

hi

Love your kit...looks great, really good and fun to play which is crucial i think to playing. I totally agree with walkera1962 too

I just have to say, if you're just a student, and that is in effect a jamming kit because you said you don't gig with it or anything, then you must be getting a lot of money from somewhere! It's great to see you know exactly what you want tho, and i respect that.


askar

thanks~ well my parents will give me drum funds as long as i go to school. which i think it is a steal~ i always planned on going to university since i was in high school~ so its a perfect deal for me.

[Fran]

heres an update. not much change to it, i just change the set up a little. there is a piccolo tom on the left now. but i couldn't get it in the pic.

[TopCat]

Very nice, although, whats that pink thing? some new kind've external muffling? hehe

[Fran]

oooohhhhhhh....amg model? you'll have to post a pic!

heres a very bad thats taken in my garage. i am going to get some outside shots. and sadly, it is not an amg model.

[Fran]

Very nice, although, whats that pink thing? some new kind've external muffling? hehe


thats jigglypuff from pokemon. i don't know why it is there. and thanks for the comment. hehe

[cdawg_2010]

thats jigglypuff from pokemon. i don't know why it is there.
thats like the funniest thing ever! nice gigantic set-up by the way

[cdawg_2010]

i just got 4 new chinas btw, i am still waiting for the 20" aax to arrive.i will order a 17" aa, 17" aax, 19" aa, 19" aax and a 24" aa some time within this year.
what are the new chinas you just got. do you have any mini chinas like the 12 or 14" aa or aax?

[RamboKnife]

Safe to say that you're loaded my friend, wow.

[secondXheartbeat]

Do you have trouble reaching those toms over the hi-hat? I figure if you can reach those cymbals up in the sky in there the toms would be no problem, just asking!

p.s. when is the next time you're going on vacation?

p.p.s what is your adress?

[Krutch]

im jealous, that is a pretty big set. If i had to pay for all those cymbals i think i'd have to take a loan from the bank:)

[Fran]

what are the new chinas you just got. do you have any mini chinas like the 12 or 14" aa or aax?

i didn't get anything new. i will be picking up a 20" aax china. i have a mini china. but it is a paiste signature 12" thin china.

[Fran]

Safe to say that you're loaded my friend, wow.

i ain't. i wish i was so i could by more drums.

[Fran]

im jealous, that is a pretty big set. If i had to pay for all those cymbals i think i'd have to take a loan from the bank:)

haha. just buy them one by one. thats the key.

[Class A Drummer]

Just realized... if you can afford a set like that then why not replace ur b8's?

[Melvin]

What is that thing, are you rich or something. That's a dream kit you got there. I love it.

[Bonzo91]

Juest one word...DAMN! Do i dare ask, how much was it all?!

[Fran]

Just realized... if you can afford a set like that then why not replace ur b8's?

well the b8 splash was my first splash. my family was very poor that time. thats all we could afford. for the b8 pro china splash, i bought that coz i like the sound of it.

[Fran]

What is that thing, are you rich or something. That's a dream kit you got there. I love it.

nah, i am not rich. this is 1 of my dream kits. and thanks~

[Fran]

Juest one word...DAMN! Do i dare ask, how much was it all?!

what you see here is probvably around 10k cdn. (not including my snare and other cymbals)

[d.c.drummer]

Im in tears, its a thing of beuty. Have anything of you p;laying that behemoth?

[XAkitAX]

oh my... lol that thing is crazy!!!! its beautiful!!! you must be in heaven haha

[jayhawkdrummer]

Holy Smokes......


nice kit, Bill Gates

[Darmikalus]

well i think i already commented on your kit earlier but... still nice, great colour, its stunning

also nice wheels man!

[AE Gauthier]

Beautiful kit, man. How do you like that Mega Cup Chime?

[Jay.B.]

*cough*
*drool*
*Cream*

Excuse me while I just go and change my pants.....

[Jay.B.]

B E A Utiful, think I might need to change my pants again LOL

pearl and sabian combination, nothing more you can say to that, a perfect union IMO

Gorgeous shells dude, green again, can't go wrong with green or red

don't know what else to say...

[Jay.B.]

I did think of something else to say, then I saw your kit again and forgot it

[drummerchick435]

That reminds me of a mini Bozzio kit. All those drums and cymbals suspended in the air.

[rockitman]

thanks!

it takes 30 minutes to tear down and 45 minutes to setup. its not that bad

i cleaned my house a little before i set my drums up:P

I would assume you can set and strike in your living room in 30 - 45 minutes. Not on a working stage though, not without help for sure. I will openly admit that I have a an itch to play on that kit. It doesn't appear that it is used that much. The cymbals especially are quite new looking. Do you play the kit much at all ?
I certainly am glad I don't have to hustle that thing around.

[Exportdrummer]

Wow i think i just crapped my pants

[tamadrummer132]

please dont tell me that you have the bd spikes on that pergo flooring.

if you dont, y arent your bd's running away?

[remnantdrummer]

I LOVE THAT KIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[macmarkus]

great cymbals, great structure, great set, great room.
impressive.

[bonzo49]

Impressive. Though I am not a fan of smaller set ups.

[h3r3tic]

now that's one of the BEST SETUPS I've ever seen in my life!
It fu(k1ng RULEZ!!1

[DrummerStrummer]

Nice kit. I would hate to be the one to have to haul that around and set up tho lol but its a very nice kit. Cheers!

[TheAnalogKid]

It's absolutely amazing! Cheers! I liked the Idea for the rack, mixing the Pearl for stability, with either Gibraltar or DW for vertical pieces. I plan on doing something similar in the coming months.

[Jusstickinaround]

thanks!

it takes 30 minutes to tear down and 45 minutes to setup. its not that bad

i cleaned my house a little before i set my drums up:P

That's a lifetime at a gig, if you can find a stage big enough to accomodate you. Why do we drummers go overboard with our kits? I usally don't have a lot of nice things to say about guitar players, but at least they generally only have one or two guitars on stage. Imagine if they brought as much gear as some drummers do, it would be total kaos.

[HarroEXR]

What no roto toms???

Nice kit mate!