Recent content by MntnMan62

I have two kits, both with two floor toms. One has a 14x14 matched with a 14x16. The other has a 12x14 and 14x16. What I would really like is a 14x14 and a 16x16. That to me would be ideal. Never had an 18 so can't comment on that size.

I would suggest that anyone who participates on this forum is not a misanthrope. A true misanthrope would totally avoid any connection with society and would not be caught dead talking with others on social media.

I learned about black flies the hard way. Went backpacking with a friend many years ago in May. When we got to our tent site and sat down to make dinner, they came out of nowhere and attacked. My friend said I had a cloud of black flies over my head. I tried to cover up as best I could but...

I hear you and agree. I am known for my saying "I hate people." If I had my Adirondack cabin I would probably spend more of my time there than in my urban/suburban home. The only time I would not be in the Adirondacks would be during black fly season which runs for about 6 weeks around May...

I grew up on Long Island about a half hour outside of Manhattan. Then when I moved out of my parents house I ended up in New Jersey about the same distance from Manhattan, about a half hour. When I was a kid my parents sent me to a very rough summer camp in the Adirondacks. We did sleep in...

Never mind the adults. We are all children here.

I have a 17” Zildjian Dark China. Thin and tinny it is not. But as others have said, it depends on the kind of music you are playing.

Proof that I am a much bigger moron than you. I also have no idea what DAW is. I sort of know what midi is but if you asked me to explain what it is, we’d be out of luck. 🤪

No. I’m an even bigger moron than you. Why? I don’t even know what cakewalk is.

Nothing but the sound of crickets and other night insects. Some of the most glorious music on earth.

C’mon people. I can’t believe no one has posted this one.

You won’t know until you go. Do some research and find a doctor who is reputable and maybe even one who has worked with drummers. You aren’t the first drummer to have hand issues.

Assuming the pain you have is in your hands, rather than get a million different responses from us who know nothing, go see an orthopedic surgeon or specialist and have them determine exactly what is causing the pain and whether there is anything that can be done about it.

My going rate is $10,000 per gig. I guess that’s why I don’t gig much. Come to think of it, I don’t gig at all.

I also look into consensus as to quality and durability of hardware. I want to know how they will hold up. And of course how they sound. If they don’t sound good, then nothing else matters. I’m only referring to acoustic drums since I’ve never owned electronic drums.