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I have a theory that each kick has a magic combination that makes it sound best. I had managed to get a nice sound from a 16" Breakbeats kit by experimenting with heads (batter and reso). For that one the best was a PS3 and Aquarian Regulator reso - I was surprised how much difference the reso...

Here's one music store that seems to have done their own measurements (or maybe they got the info from the previous Promark site) https://www.thomann.de/gb/5a_drumsticks.html?price-first=0&filter=true&manufacturer[]=Pro Mark Strangely for one of the models they have weighed both sticks and got...

How about not L or R, but U for Unison? I have seen that I think

Another popular 'clean' method that works well is to cut a 1" ring from an old head and lay it on top, around the edge of the head. That will cut overtones out. You can even buy pre-cut rings for this (for example Evans E-Rings) If the circle results in too much dampening then just cut it to...

That is odd isn't it? Some folks here noticed that their website is pretty confusing on specs: https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/promark-website.169068/ However I can confirm that Promark's 5A is exactly 16" long, just like everybody else's. The problem is not the...

Mine is the Tama SLP Dry Aluminium. Versatile sound, nicely built, great value. (Actually, since I put a coated Emperor on it the other week, it sounds just like my Supra...)

I have a current generation Stage Custom from late last year. Both of my rack toms have two badges each, both of my floor toms have one badge each.

Fritz, I am sorry to hear about this. It really seems like you tried everything to get this drum to sound how you want. I can only imagine how frustrating it must have been. I feel like we've all gone through this with you. You are not alone brother! Let us know what you decide to do...

Larry, I think it's great that you're trying double bass. Your continuous limitless journey through drumland is an inspiration :-) My story is that I liked the idea of a double pedal so I got one, about 20 years ago. I had gone to an audition where I didn't get the gig, and the band said...

Me too. This stuff is totally righteous! The gospel stuff is a style like any other. You don't have to like it but I think it's great to listen to, and there's a lot of pretty inspiring playing IMO. Sure I don't get the chance to use something like that on a gig very often, but if I got a...

A quick google suggests the Mapex Mars are birch shells, in which case I would suggest clear Remo Emperors or Pinstripes on top and clear Remo Ambassadors on the bottom for toms. The emperors will have a balanced round sound with a little more sustain, the pinstripes will sound 'thicker' with a...

Nice! I'll have to try mine out too!

It will sound great. I have done gigs with a 12x5 maple snare as my main snare. I have tried that Black Panther model in a drumstore and I liked it a lot. Hope you like it!

Nice kit! I did something similar recently. I sold my high end kit and I bought a SCB instead. I also like Emperors on top. Are you using the stock snare? What do you think of it? (I didn't try the snare out yet)

Yes! Many people :) . A coated Emperor is a great head on a Supra. I think Fritz is also trying out heads, per his other thread