Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2013, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 912
Re: Cheapest "pro" kits
Same quality hardware...
And I didn't know the Live customs were less than the Clubs.
The Live Custom debuted 5 months ago and I dont know what they sell for.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-13-2013, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 912
Re: Cheapest "pro" kits
I classify Yamaha's lines by price, though the quality blurs those lines a lot, as they all use the same hardware and finishes. The only real thing to bring into question on beginner, mid level, or...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-12-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 912
Re: Cheapest "pro" kits
Check out the Yamaha Stage Customs.
It's not exactly a "pro" kit. More a mid-range set, but I just toured with one for 6 weeks and it's fantastic. The quality and sound are right up there with any...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-12-2013, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 511
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 250
Re: Best 3 legged hi hat stand
The Yamaha 740 was my first Hi Hat stand as a kid. I owned it for about 12 years.
Just last year I got an 840, it's the same but double braced.
It's my primary Hi Hat stand now, though I just...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2013, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 541
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Forum: General Discussion
04-29-2013, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 568
Re: Facebook-only gear companies
I wasn't aware any companies existed with only a facebook page.
I think any serious company should have both. They need the dot com address first, and then also need facebook, twitter, you tube...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-26-2013, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,502
Re: Yamaha Japanese made drums
I'd like to step in here as a proud Yamaha Artist.
I had a lot of the same concerns about the China thing when I first found out they started making drums there. I thought "China!? Oh no!!!"
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Forum: General Discussion
04-02-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 144
Re: Tour Time
Updated Tour info
Apr. 4 - Bobby Mcgee's - Chicago Ridge, IL
Apr. 6 - Calamity Jane's - Sugar Grove, IL
Apr. 8 - Buddy Guy's Legends - Chicago, IL
Apr. 9 - Windy City Inn - Chicago, IL
Apr. 10...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2013, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 144
Re: Tour Time
HAHA! It IS the same guy! That's crazy!
As far as the tour dates go, this is all kind of last min... What I have posted is all I know about right now. More are being added, though I don't know...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2013, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 150
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Forum: General Discussion
03-27-2013, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 144
Tour Time
Headed out for 6 weeks with a Blue Band. Don Haney & The Prime Rib Special.
The first confirmed dates are below, I'm waiting on the rest...
We are also doing a week of recording in Baton Rouge,...
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Forum: Drums
03-27-2013, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 737
Re: Blue drums anyone?
I have a Yamaha Recording Custom in Cobalt Blue, it's a little brighter shade than I would like, but it's really grown on me. I love my blue drums! :)
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Forum: General Discussion
02-11-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 525
Re: Watch me on TV this Monday
Bobby and Adam are on. Frank wasn't available though.
Our performance is near the beginning of the show.
I'll be up front with a set of "quads" made out of buckets and an LA Kings jersey on.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 455
Re: Favorite Dub Step songs to drum to???
I wish I could say it was triggers, because I love the way they turned out.
But... It was a backline kit with shitty old used heads. I think that combined with the mic on the camera gave it that...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 525
Re: Watch me on TV this Monday
It's with Street Drum Corps. If your not familiar we use found objects.
Trash Cans, Kegs, Paint Buckets, Oil Drums, Grinders, Pots & Pans, a few "real" drums.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 455
Re: Favorite Dub Step songs to drum to???
I just started working with a DJ that does some Dub Step stuff.
Here's a video from a gig a few weeks ago. It's a remix of T.E.T.R.I.S.
It was added to the set the night before, so this was done...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 525
Watch me on TV this Monday
This Monday (Feb. 11) I'll be performing with Street Drum Corps on Cartoon Network.
We are playing on the Hall of Game awards, hosted by Shaquille O'Neal & Nick Cannon.
It's going to be packed...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,006
Re: Prepping to get some in-ear monitors
I did the molds with Ultimate Ears last year at NAMM.
Been playing with Ultimate Ear's Super fi 5 Pro's for many many years anyway.
So when I decided to step up into models I just went with the...
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Forum: Drums
02-07-2013, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,834
Re: Yamaha Live Custom Series 2013
I LOVE these!
I was a little skeptical at first because of the "made in china" thing, but after hearing them in person, playing them a little and watching them miced up in a big venue, I'm sold!
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Forum: General Discussion
02-07-2013, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 511
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,120
Re: NAMM get-together?
I'll be at the show all 4 days.
Playing Thursday night for Juke Joint's NAMM kick off Tribute Night.
Performing with a Godsmack tribute (drum battle and all).
Doing Elton's thing on...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-24-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 908
Re: Showmanship
Musicians are entertainers.
No one goes out to "listen" to a live band, they go out to "see" one.
Keep the flashy stuff in check, (stick twirls don't always go over at a a Jazz gig) but you...
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Forum: Drums
12-17-2012, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,321
Re: Yamaha Rock Tour series discontinued... ):
It's a shame they are not going to be around anymore.
I got mine last year, when I found out they were going away, I immediately picked up all the add-on toms.
I have been using my kit live and...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-17-2012, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 2,401
Re: Dating band members
Don't do it, never works out well.
I dated a band member once, the relationship AND band both ended in horrific ways.
I have also seen others in this situation and it typically always ends...
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