Forum: Drums
04-19-2013, 06:52 PM
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Views: 3,479
Re: Ludwig classic maple snare
its a really controlled snare sound -- in my opinion about the most classic sound you can get. Not a lot of overtones -- but not too dry either. They have a character all their own.
They are...
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Forum: Drum Technique
07-05-2012, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,445
Re: Right hand thumb wearing out.
mine can get worn out -- i gig 3-4 sets. I find that surfboard wax on the sticks will allow me to have a loser grip. Also, pacing yourself if really important. And technique, of course. You can also...
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Forum: Drums
01-18-2011, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,091
Re: Sonor SQ2 or DW Collector‘s? Please help!
This might be the most ridiculous analogy i have read on this forum. How are DW's, made of wood, lugs, hardware and heads like "spinners and TV's in the head rests"???
furthermore, how is an SQ2,...
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Forum: Drums
01-02-2011, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Re: Acrylic shells vs. Wood shells
Awesome. Then go for it. I love my pig lite which is why I brought it to the session. However after complaining from the engineer, we scrapped it and with with the maple. However in retrospect, our...
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Forum: Drums
01-01-2011, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Re: Acrylic shells vs. Wood shells
I don't know your recording experience but the mic picks up so much more than we hear live. I would not bring anything acrylic to a recording session without a wood-shell back up. I think the fact...
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Forum: Drums
12-31-2010, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Re: Acrylic shells vs. Wood shells
i dont have experience with an acrylic kit, but i did bring my Pig Lite to a recording session once and it was a nightmare for our engineer -- much too much sustain and overtones for his liking. We...
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Forum: Drums
11-20-2010, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,091
Re: Sonor SQ2 or DW Collector‘s? Please help!
I have never played an SQ2. I own a DW collectors and i love it. I have had the pleasure of owning a few really good kits and the DW is my favorite. I have no desire to own an SQ2. IU dont know why...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-06-2010, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 5,864
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Forum: Drums
11-05-2010, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 1,172
Views: 131,480
Re: Tom angles!!!!
Okay -- this thread is so fricken funny. But THIS picture made me laugh so hard that it brought tears to my eyes. Just so awesome!
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Forum: Drums
11-05-2010, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,413
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Forum: Drums
11-03-2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 306
Views: 52,369
Re: Like a virgin, Yamaha bass drum plate.
what a great idea and what a great look for those yamaha drums. Sounds so stupid, but the only thing i never liked about the yamaha's was that they didn't come virgin. Not really for the sound —...
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Forum: Drums
11-03-2010, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,760
Re: Got a very fair trade at Sam Ash
okay so i finally went back into sam ash to pick up a aquarian vintage resonant bass drum head that i ordered (they ordered the wrong one, so i get to wait longer). Anyway, they had my star classic...
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Forum: Drums
09-23-2010, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 29,306
Re: DW Performance Series
i actually agree with this. As someone who is in branding and advertising AND who owns a DW as well, i think this is a bad move. Yes they will sell more drums, but it will damage the reputation of...
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Forum: Drums
09-22-2010, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 8,358
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Forum: Drums
09-22-2010, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,867
Re: Ludwig Classic Maple?
Love classic maples -- i have 2 of them... both Champagne Sparkle. Here is a pic of my newest one (with a supra) and the kit and snare i traded for it (starclassic with a craviotto)
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Forum: Drums
09-22-2010, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Drums
09-21-2010, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,223
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Forum: Drums
09-17-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,309
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Forum: Drums
09-17-2010, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,787
Re: Votes Requested: Ludwig vs. GMS
I have 2 Classic Maples and both are awesome kits. Construction quality is great. I noticed on my 22" kick -- its slightly out of round, but only slightly and I only notice when i go to seat a new...
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Forum: Drums
09-17-2010, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,223
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Forum: Drummers
09-17-2010, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,109
W.S. Holland
I did a search and I was very surprised that i didnt find a post for W.S. Holland (Johnny Cash's Drummer). He was a great rockabilly and country drummer. I play in a Cash tribute band and I think he...
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Forum: Drummers
09-17-2010, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,249
Re: Slim Jim Phantom
As a rockabilly drummer myself, Slim Jim became the defacto standard for all of us who play the style after the revival that took place in the 80's. I love his approach and his energy.
I may not...
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Forum: Drums
09-16-2010, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,760
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Forum: Drums
09-15-2010, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,692
Re: Ludwig Classic Maples
Beautiful!!!! I love that red sparkle.
I have 2 classic maples -- one i just purchased. They have a sound that is all their own. Congrats.
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Forum: Drums
09-15-2010, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,760
Re: Got a very fair trade at Sam Ash
i actually do remember asking him how much he valued my stuff at, and he said i believe he said "the kit was $1400 and the snare is $400" -- he then said after he told me the price of the snare "we...
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