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18 months ago I bought used Gretsch Renown RN1's 12' tom, 16" tom and 22" bass, maple nearly brand new looking for $650. I'd go a route...

My storage solution is to own nothing drum-related that needs storage. All of my drums and cymbals are in my current setup. Everything...

Last time I bought a "new" drum set, was 1980. Current stable has 11 drum kits, 7 snares and 33 cymbals in it ..... all purchased used.

This is a great subject. I think in reality we all need a little of both. I think compliments are less helpful in actually getting...

The always quotable Dr. William Bruford:

Not always but often situated at the back of the stage looking at a wall of backs (of the singers/guitarists) during the gig.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this really isn't about him.

THIS! (See my post above.)

Agree on the hour. I've been consistently taking lessons from the same guy for 5 years. He's truly pro, formerly with several...

You're the customer, tell him what you'd like to do during lessons. This is probably a better initial tact than telling him what not to...

Me too! This and LiveBPM, together. After a bunch of years using this combo I'm less dependent on them than I used to be but it still...

That drum throne...

I use Boso drum sticks in situations where milder volume is necessary. They work well. https://www.bosodrumsticks.com/

This:

I've had great success cleaning all types of metal, including metal drum shells, lugs, stands/hardware, etc. with this. Use a toothbrush.