my dums very old but im proud

[leo_battery]

hello for everyone ,this is my drumkit,as you see this is not the best drums ever made but with a good tuning i cant have the sound that i want.also the cymbals isnt nice the only good cymbal that i have is a 13 paiste hats 404 series .i think that the best that i have is the remo drumheads and my hats and of course my double pedal and a curiosity my double pedals is handmade by me and a craftman i took the picture of a pedal and a frien give me his double for a month and i made my double ,,my dream is that one day i could play with a original double such as a dw or anithing else but in my country do not sell this kind of drumm accesories even drumheads cymbaLS or anithing like drumsets sometimes you can find it in the black market but always used ones so i very hard to drumming in my country beside that i live in cuba and my mail is leosun83@gmail.com so if you want to know more write me soon ,,also i play in a metal band .ok bye

[burnthehero]

That's great that you're proud of your equipment. You should be!

[Class A Drummer]

vintage. probably worth alot even though the sound aint great...
http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7204

[Vaibhav "Cross" Gadade]

cool...........like to see someone fight it out. great job.
i see you have pasted a mat to the bass drum head. i wonder how it sounds.

cheers

[leo_battery]

cool...........like to see someone fight it out. great job.
i see you have pasted a mat to the bass drum head. i wonder how it sounds.

cheershello very nice your answer sorry for my english,i have paste a mat becouse my bass drum head is broken but with innovation i cant get the sound that i like besides the tension of the head is very loose so i can get a focused and a crisp sound ,,i say that if i always play in this drum and in the double pedals ,what would happen if someday i play with a good pedals or a good drums..thanks again,

[drumbig]

Cool kit, your very inovative. Is the wire connected to your bass drum pedal to keep it from moving? You set the chair leg in the loop right? I love it this is good stuff !!

[katman]

Hey Leo, cool kit man. And nice work on the pedal.

Don't your drums and stands slide around on that floor?

You got any recording of your Cuban metal band that we can hear?

[Togg]

In many ways that is one of the coolest kits around, looks like you enjoy playing it which is the main thing.

More power to ya.

[leo_battery]

hello there tanks for your opinion aswering you i put the wire to prevent that my pedal moves and it really works ,thats becouse i dont have a carpet to put and prevent that my drums is moving beside you own 2 drumkits ?you are very lucky and very very nice kits,thank you !!!!!!!!!!Cool kit, your very inovative. Is the wire connected to your bass drum pedal to keep it from moving? You set the chair leg in the loop right? I love it this is good stuff !!

[leo_battery]

hi there thanks for your opinion people like you make me to feel better ,i dont have a carpet to put in my drums and sometimes the drums moves but a have a good gitar player that helpme in case that the drum slides beside i have a wire to connect to the drum chair to prevent that slides yesterday i saw a friend who have a china cymbal and i play with, it is a incredible sound that i love ,well thanks for you .about records in my country i very dificult to record a song but we have a little demo that maybe by ordinary mail i can send you i did not put on internet becouse i have a poor bandwith and is very dificult .thank you if you want write me Hey Leo, cool kit man. And nice work on the pedal.

Don't your drums and stands slide around on that floor?

You got any recording of your Cuban metal band that we can hear?

[Drummer Karl]

I like this finish,don`t think that it is too important what you have, just think you wouldn`t have any drums! What is the spec of your sticks? the little tom head looks lika bomb field...many little holes...your set looks good and unique. ;)

[Stu_Strib]

I think that kit has a lot of charm.

[broomhead]

Man great kit! This made me register here to post! This is what the roots of music are about, for me at least. Necessity is the mother of invention. You have a great attitude! Best of luck to you and your band.'
joe b

[BrokenGlass]

Man great kit! This made me register here to post! This is what the roots of music are about, for me at least. Necessity is the mother of invention. You have a great attitude! Best of luck to you and your band.'
joe b


I agree. Your love of music and drums shows the length you are willing to go through. Great job on the pedal and the bass drum fix. I would love to hear your band as well. I play in a metal band too. It's inspiring to see how dedicated that you are, no lie.

[mlehnertz]

My comments -

1) Many of us need to stop and think how well we have it.

2) He MADE the double pedal. That works on so many levels.

[leo_battery]

first than all thank you for your post every one make me feel nice ,,my drumstick is homemade becouse we cant buy expensive sticks in here and doesnt sell it sometimes you can buy vic firth or anithing like this ,the finish of my drum ahhh i painted myself thank you for all, the specs of my sticks i made it copy a model of clasic rock,thanks I like this finish,don`t think that it is too important what you have, just think you wouldn`t have any drums! What is the spec of your sticks? the little tom head looks lika bomb field...many little holes...your set looks good and unique. ;)

[leo_battery]

For all who has post something about my drums im very happy becouse of your opinion ,in the first time that i put my pictures i was shy becouse all of you have a really great drumkits and if we compare with mine of course, that all of you are most lucky than me ,but what it make me to work hard is your opinion ,and from the bottom of my heart thank to all of you I dream that one day i will play in a real drumkit and good pedals, but really thank for all

[TitanSound]

The most important thing is you have a kit to play on!

I store my kit at the studio so I only get to play it at weekends.

Keep on Drummin'!

Oh...and I played with Samba band in Cuba about 4 years ago...I was on holiday and managed to get a 10 minute sit in!!

[AvengedDrummer]

My comments -

1) Many of us need to stop and think how well we have it.

2) He MADE the double pedal. That works on so many levels.


Yeah, this is really inspirational... Have you hugged your drums today? I have.

[CraigG]

My comments -

1) Many of us need to stop and think how well we have it.

2) He MADE the double pedal. That works on so many levels.

I totally agree, I mean....the double pedal...he MADE it!! To me this expresses so much. It is one thing to have a kit and want a double pedal....work, save and then go buy one. It's totally another to want a piece of equipment and then MAKE it. Right on leo!!

[matt986]

it's very inspirational to see someone as dedicated as you. I think that younger drummers especially (myself included) take what we have for granted. The fact that you made do with what you had, took pride in it, and built what you couldnt buy has really made a statement. I think we are all proud that you posted here...way to humble us (well..i cant speak for everyone, but me at least)

[Loge]

Leo, I'm sure all of us here are impressed and inspired by your obvious love for drumming. With such dedication and ingenuity, I believe you will certainly have that dream kit someday. Just keep at it! If music lives richly in the heart and mind, the instrument will find you. Great job on that pedal and I like the snare stand as well. In my experience, something you actually make yourself can have so much more personal meaning. I like the kit's color also - I've been thinking of building a custom kit in a similar shade. You have every reason to be proud - you sure have my respect. Reading your posts has truly made my day better!

I absolutely LOVE the music of Cuba and have been listening to and studying it for many years. I'm an avid conga player and just yesterday learned a new (for me) Cuban pattern I'm now practicing. It saddens and surprises me that gear - things as simple as drum heads - are so hard to come by in a country that has given the world such a rich and enduring musical legacy.

Anyway, thanks for the pics and posts, Leo. Let's hear some more from you!

[zildjian_dude101]

Play with what you got dude. Nice kit.

[lil will]

fo all who has post something about my drums im very happy becouse of your opinion ,in the first time that i put my pictures i was shy becouse all of you have a really great drumkits and if we compare with mine of course that all of you are most lucky than me ,but what it make me to work hard is your opinion ,and from the bottom of my heart thank to all of you i dream that one day i will play in a real drumkit and good pedals but really thank for all


we dont all have good kits my freind.......... the thing is, you've worked on your kit, we cant turn around an say we've put as much effort in as you!!!!!!!!! keep on playing!!!!!!!

[Deathmetalconga]

fo all who has post something about my drums im very happy becouse of your opinion ,in the first time that i put my pictures i was shy becouse all of you have a really great drumkits and if we compare with mine of course that all of you are most lucky than me ,but what it make me to work hard is your opinion ,and from the bottom of my heart thank to all of you i dream that one day i will play in a real drumkit and good pedals but really thank for all

I hear it's hard to get a lot of stuff in Cuba and you're resourceful to basically make your own kit out of spare parts. I make a lot of my own hardware and I respect people who do their own thing.

It's pretty remarkable for someone to make their own double bass pedal. You've done an amazing job with your kit! I'd like to hear some of it.

www.terrasonus.com

[onemat]

The original post should be reprinted in Modern Drummer. Makes me realize how spoiled we are here in the US.
Matt

[Synthetik]

The sheer amount of talent the world has gotten from Cuba is amazing. We have a lot of jazz, fusion and of course Latin giants that have been sharing thier gifts with the world. Usually, that means a choice between home, and escape. I'll stop there because it will just anger me that Cuban musicians face so many barriers.

[Deathmetalconga]

It is shameful that dedicated musicians like this go begging for cymbal wingnuts, even a drum carpet. I feel like setting up a collection for this dude, asking everyone to donate their unusued gear to him. I toss stuff out that this guy would be overjoyed to have.

www.terrasonus.com

[jiltednut]

It is shameful that dedicated musicians like this go begging for cymbal wingnuts, even a drum carpet. I feel like setting up a collection for this dude, asking everyone to donate their unusued gear to him. I toss stuff out that this guy would be overjoyed to have.

www.terrasonus.com

Thats a good idea, I've got a load of cymbal stands, old cymbals ( soon ), and an old double pedal ( soon ), thats probably never gonna be used again!!

[Just Drums]

Leo - can you accept mail or packages from the USA?

[Quadruple Groove]

Damnn, and I thought I had it hard in Eastern Europe...haha...no way.
You're totally awesome man.
I saw this russian guy play on some random 15yr old drumkit the other day, the kind of mass product that was produced around here while the Soviet Union was still king and he had the nicest double stroke I'd seen in a while. He seemed like a really great guy too, tried to talk in estonian as much as he could, I really felt bad that he has so limited possibilities.
But your kit is actually way better than his, haha, and you have a double pedal!
And imagine if you ever get to play on a decent kit, haha, it'll feel like heaven,
your a beast man, keep it up.

[wnameth]

this is amazing, makes me feel guilty, not that i have the money to purchase drum stuff, but that i have the availability of a huge amount of it and take it for granted, as with other things. Thanks for the great post.

-Wes

[Fat Elvis]

i agree -- this is totally inspirational. I was just reading an interview on Modern Drummer and it was discussed just how bad the musical equipment is in cuba -- lots of broken instruments, etc. I would certainly donate as well...

good for you, my man. Be proud of that kit. Let us know hot to send you stuff -- i will go down to San Ash and buy you a bundle of sticks -- dont be surprised if an almost new set of Paiste PST 5's finds it way over to you as well.

[Deathmetalconga]

He hasn't posted here since February. I was just going through old posts and came across this and thought to bump it. Hopefully he'll see it and give a mailing address.

Cuba has a rich musical heritage. It's odd its musicians must scrounge for instruments and parts.

www.terrasonus.com

[jollymosher]

this post has been deleted by me for many reasons i dont wanna go into.

[wnameth]

He hasn't posted here since February. I was just going through old posts and came across this and thought to bump it. Hopefully he'll see it and give a mailing address.

Cuba has a rich musical heritage. It's odd its musicians must scrounge for instruments and parts.

www.terrasonus.com
he gave his email, why not email him?

[tizzdizz]

I actually have a couple cymbals that I got for free that I would send his way, if I thought he was still around. Any ideas?

[Synthetik]

Here is a thing you didn't hear from me...

AFAIK, Americans cannot send anything to Cuba due to the embargo. Canadians can, however...

[Fat Elvis]

Here is a thing you didn't hear from me...

AFAIK, Americans cannot send anything to Cuba due to the embargo. Canadians can, however...

the cuba embargo is so damn retarded.... i never understood it.

i just want a GOOD cigar.

[ccsmith]

Here is a thing you didn't hear from me...

AFAIK, Americans cannot send anything to Cuba due to the embargo. Canadians can, however...

Hi; I live in Canada and I would be more than glad to help, I could forward on to Cuba.

[d.c.drummer]

rock any way you can. Some day your drumset in shining finish will come along to save you. And as you see were willing ott support. I can certainly donate some lightly (very lightly) used heads.

[Just Drums]

I wasn't sure if the embargo was still in effect or not.

I've got an old Paiste 505 Ride he can have. Someone find out if he's still around.

[drumbandit]

you no you said you can sometimes get drum parts on the blackmarket, does that mean it is illegal to buy them in shops or is it illegal to sell them or am i just being stupid?i love the hand made pedal, iv got a birdcage as a cymbal stand at home :) thats my bit of home made drumkit.

[drumbandit]

sorry that was such a late comment. does the embargo mean you can't send from england?i have some cymbals i don't use.

[Synthetik]

you no you said you can sometimes get drum parts on the blackmarket, does that mean it is illegal to buy them in shops or is it illegal to sell them or am i just being stupid?i love the hand made pedal, iv got a birdcage as a cymbal stand at home :) thats my bit of home made drumkit.

A black market is an illegal trade that smuggles goods in to avoid taxes or the government. Resorting to that means is usually an act of desperation...where no other avenues exist.

[Zildjian 242]

I love the kit man. Top of the line gear dosent mean a kit is bad. You got to work with what you got, so good luck to you!

[gmrakich]

Hit me up when the care package is ready to go. I could throw some brass, heads, sticks and a snare his way.
He DOES have a digital camera and a computer.........................: ^ )

[secondXheartbeat]

That embargo is the stupidest thing ever.

Fantastic musicians dont have access to decent equipment, and all because some idiot decided that "communists" dont deserve to trade with the U.S.

bull**** as far as im concerned, that kind of crap sickens me

[secondXheartbeat]

Hit me up when the care package is ready to go. I could throw some brass, heads, sticks and a snare his way.
He DOES have a digital camera and a computer.........................: ^ )

Someone PLEASE let me know about this package if anything actually happens, I have a hi-hat stand in great condition that I'm not using and I'd be willing to pick up some sticks from GC as well. We should get Bernhard involved and make this legit, so everyone that donates has full confidence that the equipment will reach this guy. I for one don't want to send away a bunch of stuff and never see or hear about it again.

[gmrakich]

That embargo is the stupidest thing ever.

Fantastic musicians dont have access to decent equipment, and all because some idiot decided that "communists" dont deserve to trade with the U.S.

bull**** as far as im concerned, that kind of crap sickens me

The embargo was put in place when Castro was letting the USSR put nukes in Cuba, 90 miles from the USA. Was a good idea then, but not necessary now I agree.

[ccsmith]

Hi;
I emailed our friend in Cuba last night to ask if he still needed a bass head and sticks.
Heard from him by email this morning here's the text-

HELLO FRIEND IM GLAD TO SEE YOUR MESSAGE ,,DONT BE SORRY FOR MY LENGUAJE ,,IM PRACTICING ENGLISH AND I THINK THAT IM BETTER ,,,MY FIÇRIEND HERE IN CUBA THE STUFF ABOUT DRUMMING IS VERY DIFICULT TO GET AND MY BASS DRUM HEAD IS STEEL BROKEN ,,BESIDES THAT IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS I PARTICIPATE IN A METAL FEST AND MY SNARE HEAD IS BROKEN TOO ,,WELL WHEN YOU NEED IT YOU DO IT SO I REPAIR MY HEAD WITH A PIECE OF AND OLD ONE AND GLUE ,,,I WISH I COULD TAKE A PICTURE TO YOU,,THE HEAD DOES NOT TUNE VERY WELL BUT IT WORKS,,,I APRECCIATE TOO MUCH YOUR INTEREST AND IM HERE WAITING FOR YOUR MAIL,,,
I SEND TOY YOU SOME PICS OF THE FEST I PLAY IN MAPEX DRUMS WITH ZILDJIAN CYMBALS OF COURSE THEY ARE NOT MINE BUT IS LIKE TO BE IN HEAVEN PALYING WITH THOSE DRUMS
THAK YOU VERY MUCH MY FRIEND ,,IM WAITING FOR YOUR MAIL

says he still needs bass head and his snare head now is broken also, so I'm going to send those items along as soon as he gives me the sizes and his mailing address.

[tizzdizz]

Wow, that's cool. I have an old snare head he can have, and a 22" Sabian AA china that I got for free, if he wants it.

It might be a good idea for those who want to contribute to organize something, to avoid complications.

I gotta get back to work, but send me a PM or an email if anyone actually has his address, or is in Canada and wants to take a collection from the States to send to him.

Does anyone have an extra cymbal stand, or clamp/arm so he can set up more cymbals? It sounds like a few people have cymbals they'd like to send.

[Deathmetalconga]

I can't send him anything due to the embargo as I am in the US. I could donate for shipping through PayPal if someone in Canada wants to collect the stuff. I imagine shipping could be a big expense and packing could also be a hassle. If one Canadian collected all the stuff, I'd help pay the shipping to Cuba.

www.terrasonus.com

[leo_battery]

Hello for everyone that have post in the page im completely happy by of all you ,Im very glad that you have that opinion so for all of you im completely happy ,,i didnt have internet conecction because i was off my work and i didnt see my post, sorry for the inconvenience ,about the embargo it really sucks but there is an alternative way like shipement agencies like dhl and a few more,,so if you can not send this things by ordinary mail you can by a shipement agencies ,,sorry again for not answer all of you and good luck to every one in this forum ,god bless you all

[Just Drums]

Hey guys....I got a PM from him that says this:

hello friend in drumming
im sorry for nost answer your question but the only way that i can seemy post is connected to the internet and the internet in my country is only for state istitutions,,so i can acces only from my work ,,and the server on the internet was broken so i here with the access writing you ,,,sorry for my english ,but my native lenguaje is the spanish ,,,to your question yes i can recive anithin by mail of your country just hace to see alternatives in delivery agencies,or in the post mail..
sincerily waiting for your answer
leo
if you want you can write me to my mail

I don't mind sending stuff or even organizing the care package. I just don't want to be scammed. I know I get sympathy spam-scams all the time about some poor schmuck in Nigeria or something asking for money. What do you guys think? Do you think there is a way to verify this story?

[leo_battery]

hello again for all of the greatest hearts of the forum,,im triying to find shipement agencies over the internet so theres is one that you can send from usa and its call www.dhl.com thats the web site adress so try it if someone want to helpme ,i dont know the prices but i think that cymbals and drumheads will be less weigth than stands so its up to all of you ,,anytime write to my mail also i have an alternative mail wich is leo_battery .yahoo.com anytime all of you can write me , so im at work rigth now so i can acces to internet besides i have to work everyday,well friends good luck

[leo_battery]

Hey guys....I got a PM from him that says this:

hello friend in drumming
im sorry for nost answer your question but the only way that i can seemy post is connected to the internet and the internet in my country is only for state istitutions,,so i can acces only from my work ,,and the server on the internet was broken so i here with the access writing you ,,,sorry for my english ,but my native lenguaje is the spanish ,,,to your question yes i can recive anithin by mail of your country just hace to see alternatives in delivery agencies,or in the post mail..
sincerily waiting for your answer
leo
if you want you can write me to my mail

I don't mind sending stuff or even organizing the care package. I just don't want to be scammed. I know I get sympathy spam-scams all the time about some poor schmuck in Nigeria or something asking for money. What do you guys think? Do you think there is a way to verify this story?
this is not a scam or spam stuff because the scam thing always ask you a credit card number and thing like that if you want i send some pics of me and my drums again ,,,gentlemen im not triying to cheat anybody i just play drums and the idea to send me stuff came from all of you ,,i never ask for nothing ,,,but if you want to help me to be better and to have support from all of you i will be very happy just tell me and i will send you the pics
i say it again you can write me to any of may mails
leosun83@gmail.com
leo_battery@yahoo.com
[
thanks to all of you

[Just Drums]

Don't be offended guy. We would be foolish not to check it out first.....

[leo_battery]

Don't be offended guy. We would be foolish not to check it out first.....im not offended anyway i have to give you a trust source and i give all of you all my private data ,,im not offended so im sorry if my post deslike to someone if you want you can ask me for evidence ,,,good luck

[Just Drums]

I say we whip this guy up a care package. Who's in? Anyone?

[ellenvannin105]

I do frequent business with DHL,Fed-Ex,UPS,etc. I'm going to ask them if they ship to Cuba; if they do,it'll be a go for me.I have a brand new 18" Wuhan China that he can have,and I'll check and see if I can throw in a whole boat load of sticks,as well.This guy lives under the yoke of a Dictator yet he plays his heart out and salvages for what he can.As long as he is in Cuba he will have scant chance of getting new and decent stuff; waiting on the Black Market is about like looking for the Windmill.He's given us his addresses and has sent email to some of our members.He obviously plays music with a fire and passion.I say sod the "embargo," we can work our way around that.Leo is part of the Drumming Brotherhood and I'm all for helping him out....

[Just Drums]

I do frequent business with DHL,Fed-Ex,UPS,etc. I'm going to ask them if they ship to Cuba; if they do,it'll be a go for me.I have a brand new 18" Wuhan China that he can have,and I'll check and see if I can throw in a whole boat load of sticks,as well.This guy lives under the yoke of a Dictator yet he plays his heart out and salvages for what he can.As long as he is in Cuba he will have scant chance of getting new and decent stuff; waiting on the Black Market is about like looking for the Windmill.He's given us his addresses and has sent email to some of our members.He obviously plays music with a fire and passion.I say sod the "embargo," we can work our way around that.Leo is part of the Drumming Brotherhood and I'm all for helping him out....

Keep us posted......

[Deathmetalconga]

Don't be offended guy. We would be foolish not to check it out first.....

That's a fair question.

For proof this is genuine, read the posts on page 1. This thread sat around for a few months when I stumbled across it and his situation touched me. I bumped the thread and suggested we start sending him stuff. Leo has never asked for anything except our friendship. He overcame significant obstacles just to post pictures here.

I have a top-of-the-line custom set and no interest in collecting more used stuff. I'd like to suggest someone as close as possible to Cuba who can legally ship there collect the stuff and forward it on. Whoever that is, I offer to PayPal them $50 for shipping to Cuba. Who here is trustworthy enough to accept all the stuff and shipping donations?

I can see this making a great feature story in MD or some other drum publication. If we could pull this together, it would really be a nice thing to do for everyone involved.

www.terrasonus.com

[Just Drums]

I completely agree. I was going to volunteer to organize it....I am in VA. But first...we need to find out if we are able to ship anything at all. I'm betting all items shipped will be searched. I have no experience in shipping overseas...much less Cuba.

Anyone?.......

[bonzolead]

That kit is all you need,a good drummer can make a bad kit sound good.there is a lot of drummers with top of the line kits that can't. even play a simple blues or rock beat.it sounds like you have the heart for playing drums and that is better than anything you can be taught.if you don't. enjoy yourself and have the passion for playing then it doesn't. matter what you have or what you can do.keep at it, great story.


Bonzolead

[Drum Monkey]

I am very impressed! You demonstrate what a true drummer really is, I am extremely glad to see you playing and keeping positive about things! Great set-up and continue playing!

-DM

[XAkitAX]

Wow.. I just got through the whole post.I agree with all of you. This dude came here just to show us his kit he didn't come here with the idea for all of us to give him our old stuff. I think thats awesome you guys have the heart to do this. Not too many people are like that anymore. I feel sorry for this guy not having access to any equipment. He pretty much built his own set! No doubt im in for the care package. And Leo - Give us a list of drum sizes you have, etc. I have a lightly used pair of heads and a 20 strand snare wire. Not to mention 20 pairs of sticks that i got off musicians friend for 20$. I would be more than happy to send this guy everything i dont need. I just want it to be legit. I really do think Bernhard should get in this. Count me in guys.

PS - I just ordered a new sonor stand for 20$ but my cymbal was out of stock, and I had to use that 50$ for my dog, so now i have a brand new sonor stand in the corner of my garage. Ill be more than happy to send it, shouldnt be a hassle since its a tri stand and i could fold it up.

[Just Drums]

I'm just waiting to hear if anyone knows if we can actually ship to Cuba from the US.

I'll try to call FedEx or someone today to get an answer......

[onemat]

Guys/Gals,
I just caught up on this thread and I would like to help out too. I've got heads and sticks and I would also help out on shipping.
Matt

[leo_battery]

hello for all of the big friends of this thread,,its me again and finally a friend of mine has a little time and came to my home and take a few pics ,,so here is when you find the real meaning of the innovation work, as i told you i was participating in a rock fest and my snare head was broken during the concert,,so at home i did this repair work ,,,tell me what do you think,,,sorry again for my english but im trying to getting better,,thanks to all of you ,,even if all of you cannot send the package i know that i will have a good friends in drumming ,that remains in my heart your friendship and your will to help me,,good luck

[ellenvannin105]

My week has been odd so far and I haven't had time to get to DHL,etc. I have had a change of plan: I live only 15 miles from the Mexican border and I know many Mexican people who go back and forth between the States and Mexico.I am thinking of sending my package for Leo with one of these good souls who will mail things for me from Mexico.Also,I know a good family friend who is familiar with Cuba from having visited there previously and I am very tempted to see if she would deliver to Leo in person.So many possibilities.Don't worry Leo,mi amigo,we shall get around this dumb embargo and that faceless goon of a leader that you live under.The 1st Drumming Brigade of the International Percussion Calvary shall be coming to your rescue very shortly...

[Melvin]

Eres el mejor, de verdad. Aqui yo estoy reflexionando mucho porque en Puerto Rico que lo tenemos todo, se la pasan peleando y quejandose por tonterias, ademas esta nacion esta llena de vagos que quieren que mami los mantenga.

No importa en que lugar vivas tienes gran probabilidad de salir alante. El deseo, el hambre por el exito es lo que nos impulsa, y se que tienes grandes sueños. Los cubanos son unos bravos mano, te lo digo de corazon. Eres una gran inspiracion para mi. Ahh otra cosa tu bateria esta demacia, por lo menos tienes algo con que practicar. Hay muchos que quieren tener una y no pueden, debes estar orgulloso de que tu tienes el privilegio de ser un musico. Viva el METAL!!!!!!

--Se que puedes--
--Mel--

[groovemaster_flex]

That's a sweet kit man! I love the finish.. do you know the company that made the kit? I'd really like to get a kit in that finish...

Could you post a recording of you playing it? I really want to hear what it sounds like!

Cheers, and good luck to you and your band =]

Thomas

[leo_battery]

Eres el mejor, de verdad. Aqui yo estoy reflexionando mucho porque en Puerto Rico que lo tenemos todo, se la pasan peleando y quejandose por tonterias, ademas esta nacion esta llena de vagos que quieren que mami los mantenga.

No importa en que lugar vivas tienes gran probabilidad de salir alante. El deseo, el hambre por el exito es lo que nos impulsa, y se que tienes grandes sueños. Los cubanos son unos bravos mano, te lo digo de corazon. Eres una gran inspiracion para mi. Ahh otra cosa tu bateria esta demacia, por lo menos tienes algo con que practicar. Hay muchos que quieren tener una y no pueden, debes estar orgulloso de que tu tienes el privilegio de ser un musico. Viva el METAL!!!!!!

--Se que puedes--
--Mel--hermano de veras que es una gran ispiracion que alguien de tu idioma te escriba,todo lo que me dices es de verdad superbueno y de todo corazon te agradezco tus opiniones ,,de veras que aqui las coasa estan jodidas con respecto a la musica pero eso me hace trabajar mas duro ,,y por personas como tu que me dan esa inspiracion sigo muy adelante ,,,un millon de suertes para ti
su amigo leo

[leo_battery]

That's a sweet kit man! I love the finish.. do you know the company that made the kit? I'd really like to get a kit in that finish...

Could you post a recording of you playing it? I really want to hear what it sounds like!

Cheers, and good luck to you and your band =]

Thomashello ,,first than all thank you very much for your words,i really aprecciate you opinion ,,well to your question the company calls TACTON and is an old company from DDR ,,well about the finish ,,i painted myself of course with a little help because here you can not get the original painting for the drums,or the original finish for a drum,,here is a pic of catalog, i dont really know the date that the drums werer made but i think is from 1975 or maybe before,,thank you very much
leo

[ccsmith]

Well I tried Monday to mail the bass and snare head from Northern Ontario but Canada Post won't handle it unless you have a Cuban consulate voucher attached. I would have to drive to the Cuban Embassy in Ottawa, 350 miles, they would inspect the parcel and then sell me the voucher for 100.00 in U.S. funds. I hope someone somewhere can help Leo.

[Just Drums]

If it's a pain in the @ss for Canada to ship then I can almost guarantee that it can't be done from the US. Let me call......

Damn.

I just called FedEx and USPS. It's not even possible to ship to Cuba from the USA. Sorry dude. Someone else on here from the forum from another country would have to ship it. I bet someone from Switzerland or England could ship it. Maybe even from Australia.

[Deathmetalconga]

If it's a pain in the @ss for Canada to ship then I can almost guarantee that it can't be done from the US. Let me call......

Damn.

I just called FedEx and USPS. It's not even possible to ship to Cuba from the USA. Sorry dude. Someone else on here from the forum from another country would have to ship it. I bet someone from Switzerland or England could ship it. Maybe even from Australia.

Shipping may cost more than the value of the stuff, particularly since drum gear is heavy. Shipping across the Atlantic would be very costly, unless it were by boat. I suggest all the donors ship to someone in Europe or Latin America, who would then use shipping donations to send everything on to Cuba.

We need someone in Europe or Latin America to step up to the plate and volunteer. I'll chip in $50 for shipping from Europe to Cuba.

www.terrasonus.com

[YAMAHA DRUMMER]

this is a nice kit , and you should be proud !!! it's the idea , it's the love for music and drums , not the "BEST " stuff , or expensive kit .
keep on playing
take care

[Quadruple Groove]

i think Ellenvannins plan would the best. Send the stuff through him. Sending it all to Europe and back again would be a massive shipping quote. Thoe Im sure noone is going to be sending a drum kit or anything of that size, but a price I got from UPS or DHL a couple months ago for a drum kit from the US to Europe was 1200$ haha. the drum kit in question cost 1049$

[leo_battery]

hello for all..i would like to thank for your so kind interest to try to help me, I want that you know that you have all my respect and services to your disposition.i think that i find something, i have in mexico friend that could be ordered to send the package I even must speak to him to see if it can help, i have alternative here in the forum ,,is somebody of Puerto Rico and maybe can help,, another serious alternative to try to send to the package by means of some church then by that via arrive things at Cuba, another serious alternative by means of the postal mail of uses to certify some small package declaring that are medicines for here, I know somebody that made this and by this way he send little stuff ,,maybe you can send small drums things..iwould like tosomeone take the initiative to organize this great aid that you are giving.. much good luck for all the friends In the forums
your fiend
leo

[onemat]

A few questions and comments.

Who is managing this project of sending Leo some drum stuff.

Should we reach out to Modern Drummer for a donation or to publish an article about Leo? I think the fact that he has made is own hardware is amazing and more people should hear about it.

Once somebody figures out how we are going to do this, can a blanket PM or email sent to all those on this thread?

How do Cuban-Americans in Miami send mail and packages to loved ones in Cuba?

Also, the idea of sending. something declared as medicine is not something I personally want to do.

Matt

[Audun_D]

Hi leo!

My name is Audun and I'd love to help you to get your hands on some better gear. I see that some of the americans on the forum it can be a bit tricky to send things to Cuba. But I live in Norway and I don't think Fidel got any problems with us. But I will send you some sticks and some heads and stuff. I have a Old Pearl crash/ride if you are interested.

Ps. what sticks do you prefer?

Best regards from Audun =)

EDIT : I like the dude who posted before me's idea to contact a magazine to write about this awsome guy! =D

[matt986]

I think I'm going to email modern drummer today about this....It's people like Leo who keep the true spirit of drumming alive. If anyone deserves such a donation, it is him. I'll let you all know what I find out.

[matt986]

Hello Suzanne,

First of all I just wanted to tell you what a great mag. you guys have put together over the years. I've learned mroe from your articles than I ever could have imagined.

I did want to draw your attention to an issue I think you all would be interested. I'm a member of the drummer world forums, and there's a guy from Cuba who is in dire need of equipment. He can't buy any drug equipment there, not even sticks or heads. He has build his own double bass pedal and has had to repair broken heads because the only way to get equipment in Cuba is on the black market. Here's a link to the forum where this is all happening. If nothing else, maybe a small post to your readers about how lucky we all are to have our pearl forums and Tama rockstars when people in other countries can't get their hands on ANY equipment. Here's the link.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8061

Thank you for your time and congrats again on a great magazine.

Matt

That's what I sent to modern drummer...i'll let you know when I get a reply from them.

[Drum Monkey]

That's what I sent to modern drummer...i'll let you know when I get a reply from them.
You have a terrible spelling mistake. "Drug" equipment.

-DM

[matt986]

heh yeah I noticed that (luckily before I sent it), that would have been bad..still no response though.

[drumbandit]

whats happening with this anyone done anything??

[laurence_drummer]

Well, just read through 95% of the posts on this thread..

Remarkable! It's unlikely that i speak for myself here, but i can't be the only one that's taken one of their kits for granted?

I, like everyone else, thinks Leo's effort is amazing. Truely. Didn't realise how difficult it really is to get hold of such, what i would call the simpler things, such as drumsticks!

Unfortunately according to two couriers, postage from the UK to Cuba will not be possible. However, i would be more than happy to donate a sum of money through paypal if the 'hardware hamper' is still going ahead? Still no word from MD?

Anyway, hope this thread continues. Really very interesting!

Laul.

[tamadrummer132]

hermano

you said brother. -snickers at my mad spanish skills-


very unique kit, now i feel thankful for the many things i get for my drums, and when u break a snare head u cant even get a new one...

[tamadrummer132]

oh yes, wouldnt MD be more pursuaded if they got more then 1 email? drummerworld is a giant bored. we can get this guy some drums.

[ellenvannin105]

Unfortunately,to try to ship anything to Cuba is the result of: A.The U.S. Embargo against the Castro Regime (which will probably end with Castro's death,) and: B. the Castro Regime's own embargos against incoming products from the rest of the world. While it is tempting to solely blame the U.S.A. for this state of affairs,you will note that people from Mexico,Canada and Europe have had their own troubles trying to hurdle the Great Socialist Divide long enough to simply supply our Cuban brother with the drum supplies he so richly deserves. I have a family friend who has visited Cuba in the past,(she hath her own ways of working around idiotic things like embargos,) and when she returns to the U.S. from her teaching assignment in Japan I shall lobby her to return to Cuba on Leo's behalf. Until then,I see no other way around this shifting wall that we have seemed to create for ourselves. P.S.,I doubt whether MD would have any better luck at this than the members of this board but anything is worth a try if it acchieves results...

[drummer_14_92]

we should definitly get MD involved, i don't have any money or anything to send but its a great idea, modern drummer could help and it could be possible to get more people involved. and how could he make a double bass pedal, i looked at how theyre put together and id like to know how well it works, like is it smooth, fast etc. thats pretty cool that he could make his own. also, has anyone thought of messaging Bernhard?

[drummer_14_92]

this thread should be at the top of the page all the time, in other words somone should sticky it. someone might see this thread that could do something helpful.

[slingerland755]

hello for all..i would like to thank for your so kind interest to try to help me, I want that you know that you have all my respect and services to your disposition.i think that i find something, i have in mexico friend that could be ordered to send the package I even must speak to him to see if it can help, i have alternative here in the forum ,,is somebody of Puerto Rico and maybe can help,, another serious alternative to try to send to the package by means of some church then by that via arrive things at Cuba, another serious alternative by means of the postal mail of uses to certify some small package declaring that are medicines for here, I know somebody that made this and by this way he send little stuff ,,maybe you can send small drums things..iwould like tosomeone take the initiative to organize this great aid that you are giving.. much good luck for all the friends In the forums
your fiend
leo

It looks like things could be changing for Leo in the very near future.

Let's hope so.

[eddiehimself]

It looks like things could be changing for Leo in the very near future.

Let's hope so.

this thread is like a year old. But yeah i hope $hit gets better for people in cuba now that castro has stepped down. It's ridiculous really that in the UK everyone hates the government and the police and says "oh yeah i think communisim would be a good idea" but when you see countries like this it really does make you think that even though labour are a pretty shite political party, we still have it way better over here. If i ever visit cuba and you still want a new double pedal, i'll give you my DW5000.

[slingerland755]

this thread is like a year old. But yeah i hope $hit gets better for people in cuba now that castro has stepped down. It's ridiculous really that in the UK everyone hates the government and the police and says "oh yeah i think communisim would be a good idea" but when you see countries like this it really does make you think that even though labour are a pretty shite political party, we still have it way better over here. If i ever visit cuba and you still want a new double pedal, i'll give you my DW5000.

Right on Eddie! I've got cymbal to donate.

[Connorcor1]

Hey. Thats actually a pretty sweet vintage kit. i love the paint job. I would definately donate a cymbol or something.. Maybe even a double pedal.? Ive got a Gibraltar pedal thats in good condition that i could try to find a way to get to you.

[onemat]

Hey everyone. Did we ever hear anymore from Leo? I'm curious about how he's doing and if we can in fact do anything to help him out. For those who aren't familiar, read the thread from the brginning.
Matt

[Munchdrum]

I've just read the whole thread and i'm feeling extremely hunble and also inspired.
Was there ever a reply from MD?
I would love to help if i can

[keep it simple]

Count me in on the help thing too. I have good contacts in Mexico and central America through powerful business friends. They may be able to offer logistical help. Apart from that I'm happy to donate / coordinate or do whatever. I'm a tenacious individual who's travelled to most parts of the world and transgressed the rules in every continent so get me involved if something is moving on this. I've only just picked up this thread. Can anyone offer an update? Leo, you still out there??

[Vipercussionist]

.

So what, if ANYTHING is happening with this situation??

Has MD ever made any reply or any interest at all here??
.
.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I sent an email to his registered email address so we'll see if he is still around.

[Abel]

Its inspirational to see this. It shows that you have a real passion to play. Keep practicing and playing my man, and you'll go places.

[leo_battery]

Hello to all of my friends out there
Im very glad that all of you still in contact , here the things has change a little , now i have a kind of succes with my band , we are one of the most important metal band here(heavy-trash) you can listen some songs on www.myspace.com/claimetal, we have made some tv shows and played almost in all the country , i dont get any profit for doing this , its only for pleasure and it makes it better.With the gear problems here is the same , and friend gift to me an old (very old) zildjian k ,even he dont know what he gave me , but its not suitable for metal playing and im afraid to play and cack it.All my life i will be grateful with all of you , just for the fact that you show interest on me i feel you like my brothers in drumming .Im in debt with you , if there is anything that i can do , please tell me .I wish all my friends who posted on this thread the best things in the world.

[keep it simple]

Hello to all of my friends out there
Im very glad that all of you still in contact , here the things has change a little , now i have a kind of succes with my band , we are one of the most important metal band here(heavy-trash) you can listen some songs on www.myspace.com\claimetal, we have made some tv shows and played almost in all the country , i dont get any profit for doing this , its only for pleasure and it makes it better.With the gear problems here is the same , and friend gift to me an old (very old) zildjian k ,even he dont know what he gave me , but its not suitable for metal playing and im afraid to play and cack it.All my life i will be grateful with all of you , just for the fact that you show interest on me i feel you like my brothers in drumming .Im in debt with you , if there is anything that i can do , please tell me .I wish all my friends who posted on this thread the best things in the world.

Hey Leo,

Great to hear you're out there and things are happening for you. I'm not surprised. I've just listened to your stuff and your drumming is AMAZING!!! I'm not a metal fan although I play rock stuff, but your playing is amongst the very best I've ever heard. That kit of yours is doing you proud. I'm not sure how you get such a great sound from it, but whatever you're doing, it works! I think you could pass on some of your tuning skills to others on this site. Your kick & tom work is just inspiring. Metal drumming is usually missing the kind of feel you have. Your stuff is the most impressive music post I've heard this year, especially considering the challenges you face. I'm super impressed and humbled by your efforts.

The only tiny observation on the recordings is the cymbal sound. Your existing cymbals aren't showing your superb work to best effect. How is the importation situation now in Cuba? Can you accept shipments from the UK for example, or Mexico? Please let us know, as I'm sure the fine guys on this forum have a bit of spare stuff we may be able to get to you as long as that's legal in Cuba.

Anyhow, keep on playing my friend. You inspire far more than you think!

Nice move GD!

[leo_battery]

Hey Leo,

Great to hear you're out there and things are happening for you. I'm not surprised. I've just listened to your stuff and your drumming is AMAZING!!! I'm not a metal fan although I play rock stuff, but your playing is amongst the very best I've ever heard. That kit of yours is doing you proud. I'm not sure how you get such a great sound from it, but whatever you're doing, it works! I think you could pass on some of your tuning skills to others on this site. Your kick & tom work is just inspiring. Metal drumming is usually missing the kind of feel you have. Your stuff is the most impressive music post I've heard this year, especially considering the challenges you face. I'm super impressed and humbled by your efforts.

The only tiny observation on the recordings is the cymbal sound. Your existing cymbals aren't showing your superb work to best effect. How is the importation situation now in Cuba? Can you accept shipments from the UK for example, or Mexico? Please let us know, as I'm sure the fine guys on this forum have a bit of spare stuff we may be able to get to you as long as that's legal in Cuba.

Anyhow, keep on playing my friend. You inspire far more than you think!

Nice move GD!

Hey bro im very grateful for your words , in fact we made that recording last year , i have to study and workout a lot , for 5 month everyday , i have to play the songs with no mistakes using metronome , was a kind of hard to me because i never had played before with a clik , we made the recording in Havana city , all of us saves money to afford the recording of the drumset , its not the same drumset that you saw in my pics , it was a pearl but i dont know the series , i recorded with sabian cymbals , they rent me all of this.We recorded the drum in multitrack soft , then use a midi sound replacer and that is why you hear the drums sound real good.All this process took really a long time , because the guitars , bass and voclas were recorded using a pc in my guitar player home.The situation here its the same ,not too much changes,i dont really update with the importation to cuba.Of course that i can accept shipements but i think that the shipment will cost more than the gear itself , so it will be to easy, i was thinking about it and i think that the best way is to send stuff with tourist that came to Cuba .I live in holguin city , in the north there is a lot of beach and we have a lot of tourist from canada , uk and other countries.Its a honor to me to hear your words, it proves that my effort was not in vane.Thank you very much.

[keep it simple]

The sound you achieved is very close to a professional studio. I'm amazed you managed to do this with the drums in a loft and the rest in your guitar player's home. Big respect.

[donv]

Leo,

I read this with interest for the first time yesterday when it was put back to the top. Unfortunately it seems that efforts to help you have all hit a brick wall. I just listened to your playing though and your playing is fantastic! If you ever get off the Island I think you're going to join a long line of well known Cuban drummers. Much respect here for your patience, attitude and tolerance to a very difficult situation.

Since it seems no magazine was willing to highlight your trials and tribulations I hope now that they can hear your playing that changes. The story and your innovation is nothing short of amazing.

Congratulations again and best of luck to you.

[Rodaquino]

Cubans are one of the most great gifted players on earth i think you should proud of yourself like musician,the materials one day will come!!!,i never understood embargo man,never,anyway all the best for you mi brother!,i hope that you got what you want soon.
Arriba Cuba! peace&love
Rod.

http://www.youtube.com/TheRodrigoaquino
http://myspace.com/rodrigoaquino

[wy yung]

Very cool kit. Awesome.

[groovemaster_flex]

Well, I almost forgot about this thread!

As to the shipping problem. I'm fairly certain that you can ship gear from Canada to Cuba. And it just so happens that I reside in Canada.

I've got some gear kicking around that I could probably send to this guy.

So... I dunno how this is gonna work though. I'll try and hit up the post office tomorrow and see how shipping to Cuba works, and if it's even possible.

I'll get back to all of you as soon as I find out the deal about the shipping process, then post a message to see what we can do about this.

This is going to be a very expensive endeavor, I can tell already...

ALSO! I feel as though we should compile a list of what we're sending, just so he doesn't end up getting like, 20 double bass pedals, and no stands. Know what I'm saying?

Love always, drum brothers (and sisters!)
Thomas

[keep it simple]

Well, I almost forgot about this thread!

As to the shipping problem. I'm fairly certain that you can ship gear from Canada to Cuba. And it just so happens that I reside in Canada.

I've got some gear kicking around that I could probably send to this guy.

So... I dunno how this is gonna work though. I'll try and hit up the post office tomorrow and see how shipping to Cuba works, and if it's even possible.

I'll get back to all of you as soon as I find out the deal about the shipping process, then post a message to see what we can do about this.

This is going to be a very expensive endeavor, I can tell already...

ALSO! I feel as though we should compile a list of what we're sending, just so he doesn't end up getting like, 20 double bass pedals, and no stands. Know what I'm saying?

Love always, drum brothers (and sisters!)
Thomas

Agreed. Consolidation is the way to go. We need someone to act as a collection point and coordinate accordingly. I have very good friends who own a major manufacturing group headquartered in Toronto. They ship tons of stuff via carriers daily and have big contracts with the international shipping guys. I'm a consultant for their group & a family friend. I'll message them and see if we can pull some strings. I know it's thanksgiving weekend so I probably won't get a reply until Tuesday. I'll keep in touch, Kis.

Update: I've messaged my Canadian partners and asked them to look into this fully. I've also asked them if they would be prepared to act as a consolidation facility & arrange export packaging, paperwork, local tax formalities, etc. They'll check into this through their shipping partners to ensure it's all possible with no fees payable locally. I'd be very surprised if they don't offer to act as consolidator. Assuming it's all possible, they'll come back with an all inclusive shipping cost. I've asked them to consider a box 3' x 3' x 3' weighing approx 70lbs as a bass line. I'll update everyone as soon as I get a reply. Might take a few days. These guys are 110% trustworthy. KIS.

[donv]

Agreed. Consolidation is the way to go. We need someone to act as a collection point and coordinate accordingly. I have very good friends who own a major manufacturing group headquartered in Toronto. They ship tons of stuff via carriers daily and have big contracts with the international shipping guys. I'm a consultant for their group & a family friend. I'll message them and see if we can pull some strings. I know it's thanksgiving weekend so I probably won't get a reply until Tuesday. I'll keep in touch, Kis.

Update: I've messaged my Canadian partners and asked them to look into this fully. I've also asked them if they would be prepared to act as a consolidation facility & arrange export packaging, paperwork, local tax formalities, etc. They'll check into this through their shipping partners to ensure it's all possible with no fees payable locally. I'd be very surprised if they don't offer to act as consolidator. Assuming it's all possible, they'll come back with an all inclusive shipping cost. I've asked them to consider a box 3' x 3' x 3' weighing approx 70lbs as a bass line. I'll update everyone as soon as I get a reply. Might take a few days. These guys are 110% trustworthy. KIS.

It was said awhile back in the thread that the stuff has to go to the embassy in Ottawa for approval before it can be sent. The paperwork needed costs $100.

[keep it simple]

It was said awhile back in the thread that the stuff has to go to the embassy in Ottawa for approval before it can be sent. The paperwork needed costs $100.

Thanks Donv, so that becomes part of the cost. Let's see what the total exercise will come out at and we'll work out if it's doable. My gut feeling is that the preparation stuff will be the least of the challenges. I expected release documentation to be part of the deal as almost all nations need to check for conformity under restricted goods legislation.

[diosdude]

Well if the DW community can make it a reality, count me in. KIS, can you be the coordinator since you have the shipping contact? If it's an international shipper, they most likely just fill a whole cargo container at a time, so it's probably easiest just to crate all the kit contributions in a box and give it to your shipping friend (along with some money to cover the shipping). Then Leo would just have to find a way to pick up the stuff at the port.

Anyway, let's start a list a list of contributions, just cut paste it to a new thread and add to it:

1) Pearl rhythm traveller 14x4 black snare drum -diosdude
2) ddrum agenda double braced hi hat stand -diosdude
3) peace? boom cymbal stand -diosdude
4) 2 gibraltar? universal multi clamps -diosdude
5) Misc drum heads -diosdude
6) $20 cash USD -diosdude

[keep it simple]

Well if the DW community can make it a reality, count me in. KIS, can you be the coordinator since you have the shipping contact? If it's an international shipper, they most likely just fill a whole cargo container at a time, so it's probably easiest just to crate all the kit contributions in a box and give it to your shipping friend (along with some money to cover the shipping). Then Leo would just have to find a way to pick up the stuff at the port.

Anyway, let's start a list a list of contributions, just cut paste it to a new thread and add to it:

1) Pearl rhythm traveller 14x4 black snare drum -diosdude
2) ddrum agenda double braced hi hat stand -diosdude
3) peace? boom cymbal stand -diosdude
4) 2 gibraltar? universal multi clamps -diosdude
5) Misc drum heads -diosdude
6) $20 cash USD -diosdude

Super of you my friend. Let's see what comes back on the logistics. My Canadian friends aren't shippers themselves, they're manufacturers but they ship stuff all over, every day and have significant contracts with shippers (the usual, UPS, DHL + specialist carriers). Clearances will be the big challenge. We'll most likely be best advised to engage a Cuban agent. Everything will need to be 100%, right down to the finest detail. Goods of commercial value for permanent export attract attention as it's often seen as a way around importation duties. As soon as I know what's possible, I'll post straight away.

Generous offer my friend, very generous.

[ibernalq]

fo all who has post something about my drums im very happy becouse of your opinion ,in the first time that i put my pictures i was shy becouse all of you have a really great drumkits and if we compare with mine of course that all of you are most lucky than me ,but what it make me to work hard is your opinion ,and from the bottom of my heart thank to all of you i dream that one day i will play in a real drumkit and good pedals but really thank for all

Lucky you, lucky me, lucky all of us for playing drums... thats the real thing!!!
and you are right... heads make the difference in sound....
congrats...

[Vipercussionist]

Well, I clicked on his MySpace link, and it didn't work!!

Anyone got a link for it that DOES work???

[notfuzzi]

Well, I clicked on his MySpace link, and it didn't work!!

Anyone got a link for it that DOES work???

Just change the slash and it'll work

www.myspace.com/claimetal

[Vipercussionist]

Just change the slash and it'll work

www.myspace.com/claimetal

Funny, I TRIED that!!

Heck, I must have messed the link UP instead!!
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Leo,

WOW!! All I can say is AWESOME!!!

I'm glad after HEARING you, you are a GOOD player and not just someone fooling around!!

May you have BIG success with the band and big success as a drummer.

Maybe someday you'll have your OWN page here on Drummerworld!!

Keep Kickin' IT!!!

Mike

[leo_battery]

Funny, I TRIED that!!

Heck, I must have messed the link UP instead!!
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Leo,

WOW!! All I can say is AWESOME!!!

I'm glad after HEARING you, you are a GOOD player and not just someone fooling around!!

May you have BIG success with the band and big success as a drummer.

Maybe someday you'll have your OWN page here on Drummerworld!!

Keep Kickin' IT!!!

Mike
Hello bro , im very glad to hear your words ,i feel very proud to hear all good comments from a lot of friends here , i hope someday to be someone here, with my band of course.I would like to put some video but here the internets is very slow and doesn't allow me to put files.
Thank you very much for your words.

[leo_battery]

Hello to al friends over there .First thanks to all of you for doing this , i never get tired to thank you .Maybe if someone in this thread is from Canada they know ViC VoGEL , he a famous composer and jazz musician and has came many times to Cuba.He has experience to bring packages with musical instruments to Cuba.He has made some donations to Music Conservatory here In my city.Im sure he now how to do the donations so maybe someone know how to reach him.I have his facebook profile , here is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vic-Vogel/20920389274

[Evil Six]

Great thread. If someone can make an older basic kit sound superb then i think it is even more of a credit to them as a great drummer.

[mzinz]

Hi Leo -
I'm new to this thread. Sounds like everything is really working out for you, so congratulations!

PS: Your English has gotten VERY good!

[BassDriver]

You seem to have done a good job, reminds me of my drum teacher. When he lived in Poland as a young boy he had a crappy drum set, he went to Germany to get a top notch Sonor drum kit and had to shipped to Australia. One time he came to a drum lesson with a double pedal that was like two different double bass pedals put together, very resourceful, he uses all kinds of DIY solutions for his drum kit (should be called drum city, crowded with second hand parts).

Just a question: How did you construct that double pedal?

[leo_battery]

Just a question: How did you construct that double pedal?

Hello friend first thank you for all your words, answering to your question this was really along process. I started to take all the original measurements of a Yamaha but I don’t remember the model , i received the help of a friend who is architect, he knows very well how to do technical drawings and that help me a lot , also i downloaded from internet a lot of patents who describe parts of the drum pedal but no measurements, just the parts , so when all the work was done i started to find who can do all this work .It was really difficult to find this person but it , my pedals was build in 2003 I mean is really used , they were made from a material that calls calamine , it’s a really handy material for made castings , so after finding all the materials and the bearings , the man how do the work started to make the molds to the pedals parts. After doing the entire forge, including the 2 pedal footboards, started a process of polish the parts because the molds was not doing very precise shape. The original pedals was chain drive but I made it with a belt drive because was easier to find it , the springs was taken and I have to use a lot because it breaks often) from a bicycle seat . All of this took about 2 months , but later I faced some problems with it , like the springs , the footboards , some parts of the structure of the pedal , those parts are broken ,with cracks that later I will ask for a camera and post some pictures of it , I think that is because the material .I already have to solder the price who attach the pedal to the bass drum because was broken on last September , although these pats are broken the pedal is still functioning , its not like original one but I tried very hard to play with it and I feel satisfied with my work , but no really with my pedal , I mean I have played with pearl doubles and its amazing!!!!!!.... I think if I can do my stuff with my hand made pedals I can feel much better with original ones. I hope that this answer your question , if you have any doubt just write me .

[keep it simple]

Appeal for some gear to go to Leo now open. For details, please see the dedicated thread in general discussion. Please get involved if you can, Kis.

[Spinozalove]

This thread is inspiring on so many levels. On this forum I have learnt so much about playing the drums, but this thread teaches something about life. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[wy yung]

For all who has post something about my drums im very happy becouse of your opinion ,in the first time that i put my pictures i was shy becouse all of you have a really great drumkits and if we compare with mine of course, that all of you are most lucky than me ,but what it make me to work hard is your opinion ,and from the bottom of my heart thank to all of you I dream that one day i will play in a real drumkit and good pedals, but really thank for all

Mate, it's not the drums, it's the drummer.

"I am the instrument."
Art Blakey.

[nouralewiwi11]

what happened dudes did he get some stuff ?

[eddiehimself]

what happened dudes did he get some stuff ?

You'll have to ask KIS but i think there is a post in GD about the new drums he's got and stuff.

[keep it simple]

You'll have to ask KIS but i think there is a post in GD about the new drums he's got and stuff.This is the story continuation; http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58957

And this is Leo's update: http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62343