Beautiful. I think it would be even better if the kit had wood hoops all around. But nonetheless that kit is a work of art.
All I have to say is, this kit reminds me an awful lot of Rob's (fourstringdrums) if you guys remember it.
Ok, it's a serious question...
What is so great about bubinga wood ?
I know it sound good, I eard Zambizzi's sound file, but
before I set my mind on maple, would you guys tell me
more about the bubinga technicality / sound wise...
Again François, very nice kit...
I hope that you don't mind if I ask in your tread...
Thanks !
Philippe
I would agree with Stan on bubinga characteristics. The only other drums I've played are maple (DW, Pearl, and Ludwig).
To my ears, bubinga is much more punchy...but in a very dark and warm way. It's a very round, fat sound that covers a broader spectrum of highs and lows and any maple drums I've had.
On a side note do you know zambizzi why Rob {fourstringdrums} is selling his Unix kit. The look and sound {sound files} I remember made them a real full term keeper in my view.
something to do with mobility cause they are heavy and he has trouble carrying them..which is totally understandable since they are basically thick solid wood.
he's just looking at a smaller portable kit..
Alex
Yeah, I looked over at GN, it looks like he is. If I had the dough I'd take them off his hands, for sure.
Ya know...these drums aren't THAT heavy. I really didn't notice a difference in weight between the bubingas and the Pearl maple kit I have, though the Pearls have a bit more hardware on them.
Either way, they're not much (if at all) heavier than plywood kits. I made the same assumptions at first and now I have no qualms about hauling this kit out into the world.