Forum: Drums
10-31-2011, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
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Forum: Drums
10-30-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Re: WHD Acrylic Drum Kit Opinions Please
@ tamadrm : I am doing my best to find out who actually makes the shells but nothing as yet. And we are all entitled to our opinions, and thanks for sharing yours :)
@ harryconway : Nor have I!...
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Forum: Drums
10-30-2011, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
WHD Acrylic Drum Kit Opinions Please
Good day to you all :)
I am thinking of purchasing this kit http://www.gear4music.com/Drums-and-Percussion/WHD-Acrylic-Drum-Kit-Crystal-Clear/FQB
It is an acrylic kit, for under £600 brand new,...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-31-2011, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,139
Re: Just tried this Bob Gatzen tip and WOW!!
I did this years ago after first seeing this video, and it made a huge, huge difference to my floor toms. I have done this to every kit I have had since then. Another brilliant tip of his is not to...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2011, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,053
Re: PVC Pipe Instrument
Seriously awesome :D I want one... now.
Did you follow some plans to build this or did you just do it yourself?
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Forum: Drums
02-28-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,210
Re: 12" tom on mount, lost resonance
I used to have this problem on one of my 13" Gretsch toms that had a RIMS style mount. The way I overcame it was by removing the RIMS assembly bracket thingy, then mounting the tom on a snare stand,...
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Forum: Drums
12-02-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,485
Re: Gretsch Mahogany Club Snare
I've got that very snare (14x6.5") and the kit that goes with it, and it is a phenominal snare drum (and drum kit). One of the best I have ever played. It can deal with everything from rock to jazz...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-15-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Re: Dance With The Devil
I have the exact rhythm magazine you are talking about, when I get onto my pc i'll scan it and put a copy up on here for you :)
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Forum: General Discussion
08-10-2010, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,244
Re: Advice on Ludwig Classic Maple Order
Thanks for the replies chaps :)
@jeffwj: I have heard nothing but good things about Just Drums, here on drummerworld, so that is something I will certainly consider :)
@ Pyjama4: I have been to...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-09-2010, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,244
Advice on Ludwig Classic Maple Order
Hello all!
My 18th birthday is coming up in a couple of months and I am thinking of buying a rather smashing drum kit as a present to myself. I have some savings and so on, but I am just trying to...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-22-2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 18,367
Re: Best blues drummers
Seasick Steve's drummer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeyADLDYMCM
I can never remember his name, but I think he is one of the most under rated drummers of modern times, he doesn't get as much...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2009, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,817
Re: anyone use ear protection whilst playing
I use ear plugs and big ear protectors on top of them aswell. I can still hear the drums and everything/everyone else fine, it is just a lot quieter and a lot more comfortable using both of them at...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2009, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 185
Views: 16,631
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Forum: Drum Technique
12-08-2008, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,359
Re: Wax it
I don't usually drop sticks when I'm practicing, but when I play in front of a crowd I put this stuff called Gorilla Snot on my sticks. Works a treat and I've never dropped a stick on stage.
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Forum: Drums
11-17-2008, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,604
Re: Works In Progress...
That is all absolutely brilliant. You are very very skilled.
And I want that first drum with the tree and raven on A LOT!!
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Forum: Drums
10-07-2008, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,723
Re: Roger Taylor new kits
I though Roger Taylor was still using Sleishman drums. He changed from Ludwig a few years ago, from what I know.
This is a quote from the Sleishman Site
"Round, crisp, true, revolutionary - I'm...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2008, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,222
Re: 28 Years Gone-We Still Miss You Bonzo
In my opinion, Mr Bonham is one of the greatest rock drummers ever to have lived. John Bonham and Cozy Powell, also, are truly inspiring and they are what made me drum and what keep me drumming.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-08-2008, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,535
Re: Funny comments about drums
My music teacher in school once said to me "Do you know what we used to call drummers in college??? Shed builders because all you do is hit things."
"You don't hit a drum, you play it." was my...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-02-2008, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,261
Re: Wonderfull Buddy Rich interview video.
That was a brilliant find. He really is one of the best drummers ever aswell as being a great character. Is he playing on a Pearl kit at one point in those videos?? I've never seen him play on...
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Forum: Drums
12-06-2007, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Re: Drums for up to £300?
You could try a CB Drums kit. They are really good quality and cost about £200. The only downside is the cymbals that come with them are appauling. As you can probably tell from my name, I have a CB...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2007, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
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Forum: General Discussion
11-16-2007, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
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Forum: General Discussion
11-14-2007, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
drum line video
I was looking on youtube at various drum related stuff and came across this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqUFBe3qmQc
But simply, it is phenomenal.
Does anyone know who it is? They...
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Forum: Drums
10-03-2007, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Re: CB Wood?
According to the CB Drums "Catalogue" (http://www.arbiter.co.uk/cb/news/cb_sp_series_drum_set_250406.htm)
they are 9 ply cross laminated mahogany shells. It isn't the mahogany your coffee table is...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-29-2007, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 24,628
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