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    Jazz comping accenting?

    I've enjoyed this thread. Good points all around.
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    Al Jackson Jr 18" Ride

    Didn't realize he played an 18. One of my all time favorite drummers. If you dig it, I'd think buying a 50s or 60s A would be the call. Prices are hard to beat, especially with the 60s rides. Thinner ones might be a bit more, but I doubt his was that thin.
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    20” kicks anyone?

    For me, 14 x 20 is about as versatile as it gets. Cant's seem to get away from that size as my three kits all have 20s.
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    Cymbal dilemmas

    Maybe it's time to obsess over good microphones?
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    Am I the only one who thinks bass drums should be at least 22"?

    After years of 22", got my first 20" in 2004. Never went back. Supremely versatile for the stuff I'm into playing.
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    8 lug snare recommendations

    Can't go wrong with a wood Rogers Powertone or Tower. Killer drums.
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    New Set Landed

    Tasty. Always gotta have the inlays on the BD hoops. Cool little kit.
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    John Bonham

    Michael Derosier would definitely be an interesting choice.
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    Ever regret buying a drumset?

    19 years old, 1989. Saved up to buy a Sonorlite and full set of cymbals. While the kit definitely paid itself off in gig money over several years, I really had no business buying the kit at the time. And ultimately, it wasn't the sound I really wanted as my tastes changed. There have been zero...
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