Recent content by MrBeats503

Thanks for the info and suggestions, I’ll check those out. Definitely seems like the route I’ll need to go

Great question and answers. Playing hard rock and heavy metal I’ve had a lot of issues with properly hearing the rest of the band. I always ask for more more more in my wedge monitor, but once the band kicks off it turns to white noise. Larger stages are a little better. We’re saving up for...

I agree that brass snares are are little more tricky to dial in. I'm still experimenting with the one I just got. So far a mid range tuning seems to suit my liking the best with the current Vintage Emperor head I had laying around. Cranked high it has very little sustain, but each drum is...

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 6-Piece Shell Pack with Free 8 in. Tom Satin Deep Cherry Burst | Guitar Center Bearing edge

I feel your pain. My next kit will probably have to be some special order unless I get really lucky and find something used (I want big and small drums). Maybe just 8/10/12/16/24. Last time I was in my local drum shop I loved the technology of the drums, but none of them came close to my...

Yes. What you are describing is a result of the 30 degree bearing edge. More shell resonance, less head resonance, overall less sustain.