Final Taye Set Up

GRUNTERSDAD · #1 06-11-2006, 02:11 AM

Here is the complete product:
Taye Drums in Blue Sparkle

16 x 22 Bass
5.5 x 14 Snare
12 x 9 Rack Tom
13 x 10 Rack Tom
16 x 16 Floor Tom
6 and 9 inch Latin Percussion Mini Timbales

PST 5 Paiste Cymbals
14 med. hats
16 med. crash
16 thin crash
14 thin crash
20 med. ride
Wuhan 12 inch Splash, 18 inch China

groovemaster_flex · #2 06-11-2006, 02:40 AM

sweet setup =) wut series is the kit from?

GRUNTERSDAD · #3 06-11-2006, 02:56 AM

Pro X

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jollymosher · #4 06-11-2006, 03:11 AM

that thing gets neater everytime i see it.. keep up the good work

Class A Drummer · #5 06-11-2006, 03:14 AM

cool set up, but cant stand them cymbals.

Alakabone · #6 06-11-2006, 03:24 AM

interesting set up, how do u like ur timbales?

GRUNTERSDAD · #7 06-11-2006, 03:25 AM

thanks for your comments lads....its been fun building

GRUNTERSDAD · #8 06-11-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alakabone

interesting set up, how do u like ur timbales?

The timbales are great. high pitched, but tunable, so, fun to play with.

dry_water · #9 06-12-2006, 11:02 AM

That's a pretty cool idea to put the ride there...

GRUNTERSDAD · #10 06-12-2006, 08:36 PM

Thanks Dry_, the ride is the perfect distance away, easy to play and not too far to reach the bell, and I have a crash on either side and of course the toms are right there. Thanks for your comments.

d.c.drummer · #11 06-12-2006, 11:03 PM

Nice Finish on the kit.

GRUNTERSDAD · #12 03-09-2007, 01:46 AM

Updated

22 x 16
16 x 16
13 x 10
12 x 9
10 x 8
8 x 8
13 x 6.5 Snare
14 x 5.5 Snare
22 Masterwork ride
17 crash
16 crash
13 Masterwork Hats
6, 8, 12 Wuhan Splash

SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ · #13 03-09-2007, 04:54 AM

Heheh, I thought it was complete! It's never complete, is it? :)

Mr. Pasquini · #14 03-09-2007, 06:02 AM

You got the hookup man! Nice kit and I love the cymbals!

Almuric · #15 03-09-2007, 08:15 AM

Simply a beautiful set!

I'm interested in Taye. None in my area, but I will play some before my next kit purchase. Really want to check out the new pedal design shown at NAMM.

Good on ya!!

zildjian_dude101 · #16 03-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Nice kit. I think my friend is about to purchase that one.

GRUNTERSDAD · #17 03-09-2007, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the comments gents.....(Sleepy) MIne has to be finished since I ran out of room, and I can't push the walls back.

Almuric...I got mine from MusiciansFriend.com

Shipping was only 19.99, and I'm not too far from you.

#18 03-09-2007, 06:16 PM

Very nice, Johnny! I still want to see and hear a nice groove with that Musashi along with the rest of the kit! I like the way you re-tuned it - a little bit lower so it has more body, but still high enough to crack.

GRUNTERSDAD · #19 03-09-2007, 07:26 PM

ID, I just got my room back together, from the new carpet install, and I will work on a sound byte this weekend.

timebandit · #20 03-10-2007, 01:21 AM

Hey, Gruntersdad,

I have the same little timbilito's, only i customized them! I was sick of the chrome!

golions · #21 03-10-2007, 02:00 AM

Nice kit and finish. I like the 12 and 13" tom selection.

GRUNTERSDAD · #22 03-10-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by timebandit

Hey, Gruntersdad,

I have the same little timbilito's, only i customized them! I was sick of the chrome!

TB is that just paint? One of the pair seems to have some texture to it.

timebandit · #23 03-10-2007, 02:37 PM

Yes, it is just paint, it was a rustoleum, hammered copper was the color, and yes, the smaller one accepted the paint the way it was supposed to. The bigger one the paint layed on a little flat in the area in the picture. if you notice, I also painted the hardware gold. I'm actually pretty happy with the result. They were about 10 yrs old so they needed a over hual anyway. The cool thing is, the paint kinda made them sound less like little metal drums and more warmer, like wooden drums.

timebandit · #24 03-10-2007, 02:46 PM

Hey Gruntersdad,

Please post another front view of your kit. It appears you added some toms that may match your kit, can't tell from drivers seat picture. Also I love the color of your kit, can you take a more "up close" shot of you finish? Is it a lacquer or a wrap? no matter, it's awsome

GRUNTERSDAD · #25 03-10-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timebandit

Hey Gruntersdad,

Please post another front view of your kit. It appears you added some toms that may match your kit, can't tell from drivers seat picture. Also I love the color of your kit, can you take a more "up close" shot of you finish? Is it a lacquer or a wrap? no matter, it's awsome

here you go, Blue sparkle...wrap

The 8 inch and ten inch toms are Ludwig wrap, in blue but no sparkle.

timebandit · #26 03-10-2007, 05:00 PM

Very kool! thanx!........................20

Almuric · #27 03-10-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GRUNTERSDAD

Thanks for the comments gents.....(Sleepy) MIne has to be finished since I ran out of room, and I can't push the walls back.

Almuric...I got mine from MusiciansFriend.com

Shipping was only 19.99, and I'm not too far from you.

Gruntersdad... I see you are using a DW pedal in your pix, am I right? I was refering to wanting to try out the new Taye XP Metalworks pedal. Did you get one of those? Super-adjustable.. But maybe too adjustable... More to go wrong on gig night.

Looks nice thought. http://www.tayedrums.com/welcome.php

Upon checking out the Taye site, the double pedal set-up I would want is close to $800.00... DAYAAMN! I'll wait 'til I become a big rockstar then get a bunch free with my endorsment contract! But for that to happen the '80s would have to come back so I'll have to figure something else out. $$$$$ :-(

Side-note... DUDE! I grew up in Seminole!! Class of '75, Seminole High. How long have you been there? Are you playing in a band there? I'd definitly make a roadtrip to see ya! Florida west coast is fun-living aint it?. Clearwater beach is so great. Remember Tiki Gardens? Skip's Beach Bar? The Tides Bath Club? Smoked Mullet?

PM me if you want or whatever and we could get together sometime over a beer or two... or five. My band of geezers is playing a bike rally this summer in Bradenton, I think... or is Brandon... Regardless, its not far by DW standards and I'd love to get together and tell lies! lol

THIS is what is so cool about DW!

Cheers!

And thanks for the compliment on my sense of humor on that broken stick post. I haven't broken a stick since... well, since the '80s.

GRUNTERSDAD · #28 03-10-2007, 10:00 PM

Thanks for your comments.
First the 800.00 price tag for the Taye pedal is suggested retail. No one sells for that on any drum piece. I havent seen it in a store or website yet.

I live 0ne mile from SHS, and all of those bars mentioned are now history thanks to the rape of the beaches with huge condo's for the rich people up north that can afford two houses.

I have a DW pedal for a single, but bought a VEXdrums double pedal which I play once in a while. The pedal that came with my Tayes is OK but wanted something a little better and got the DW. We'll have to try and get together so I can show you what a real old geezer is.

GRUNTERSDAD · #29 03-13-2007, 03:53 AM

I found the new Taye pedals at West Coast Drum for 197.00 and 461.00 for single and double. Compared to some its a great deal. This pedal was Best in show at NAMM. So now where near the 800.00 list price.