18" AA Sabian China - Brand new, old stock with pre-redesigned logos.
And new to me a 4x14 DW Collector's maple snare in Green Glass Glitter to match my kit. And yes, I know my kit is dusty. I'll be doing a good spring cleaning on it in the near future.
Also picked up a Paiste Twenty series...
I called the governor's office and asked them, "Will I be able to I sing now?" They said, "Yes, you can." I replied, "That's great, because I couldn't before!" and promptly hung-up.
For those missing out on their candy from Sweetwater, for the price of a couple drumheads, you can have a weekend supply of candy:
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Ron, I'm glad you have resolution and closure w/ the...
I know this article has been referenced and pretty much Bermuda's online article: https://drummagazine.com/inside-the-secret-world-of-drum-endorsements/
About 2/3 of the way into the article, the topic of brand-switching is addressed.
Derp, you're right. I was thinking more along the lines from boutique to major brand changes, not so much major brand to major brand. There must be a synapse wiring problem on my end.
International back-line support and the ability for a working drummer to have access to the gear he/she needs or regularly uses on tour can be a huge factor.
It's definitely a rewrap. I got it as part of a bundle deal and if anyone wants it, I'm entertaining offers. It's missing 1 lug, the tensions rods for 1 hoop, the mounting bracket, and what appears to have been an internal muffler.
I've read the "steel, not brass" several times online, but can't find a black over steel, except for the knurled versions in the Collectors line.
And there's this from: http://www.drumsontheweb.com/DOTWpages/Drumkeypages/manu-newspages/03-manunews/0303-Drum_Workshop-h.html
Finally, the...
So I just picked up one of these for $180. My intention was to harvest the hardware for another DW snare shell I have, but after playing it, I just can't bring myself to doing that.
Those of you in the know, I have a few questions:
1) What's the difference in the shell used in the original...
I used to love thunderstorms and watching the rain. But after dealing with floods, especially those in the middle of the night, and having to run pumps including a Champion gas powered pump, to keep the water from reaching the furnace and other appliances, it's hard not to feel panicked or...