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Exactly. No doubt early experience in jazz taught me to keep backbeat time with my hats. I also like using various R & B techniques-Roger Hawkins on lots of Muscle Shoals tracks -Aretha Franklin's "Since You've Been Gone" and Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally" immediately come to mind. Ringo...

Thanks guys!

Anyone use a Tama Quick-Set-Hi-Hat clutch? They run about $33 (US). Seriously considering picking one up for my Tama Iron Cobra Hi Hat stand, which I've had for a few years now. Would be interested in your reviews. Thanks

Agreed. Sound engineers have confirmed that there's really no noticeable difference between "virgin" bass drums and those with racks attached with toms. Have never quite understood the need for toms mounted from cymbal stands and/or wrap around drum racks. We have enough stuff to carry as it is.

I've never really played the larger configurations, In a studio and or rehearsal settings yes, but my kits, and I've only had two of them, believe it or not, have been (L:udwig Club Date) 20 x 14, 8 x 12 9 x13 and 14 x 14) , followed by a (Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute Nouveau) 20 x16, 7.5 x 10...

UPDATE: Found this video, which utilizes a 5-ply maple tom, and which may make things easier.

Good to know Ron. I had problems, as stated with an earlier '56 Calftone snare batter bubbling. Sent it back to Evans/D'Addario and they sent me a new one. It's been fine since. That said, I'll rotate it with another snare, which has had a G1, UV1 and now a Coated Ambassador. Will lilkely just...

I recently replaced a UV1 batter on my Tama Stewart Copeland signature snare after about six months or so of at least 3x/week practice during the current pandemic. Felt like it was wearing out, as I couldn't quite get the stick bounce I wanted, and in this instance, went back to a Coated...

Agreed re Vater. They use more moisture in their woods, which for me at least, living in a semi-arid region, makes a big difference. I use their Sugar Maples in Super Jazz, Fusion, and 5B models. That said, I am not a particularly hard-hitter, and can't remember the last time I've broken a stick.

Thinking of replacing batter head on my Yamaha MCAN 12" tom with an Evans '56 Calfskin. As background re this kit, on my other toms (smaller rack and FT) I 've been using Remo Vintage Emperors, coated and clear respectively, and they're great. I've learned since purchasing this kit new in 2010...

Have used the Evans EMAD, Aquarian Super Kick II and now a GMAD, on a 20"x 16 " Yamaha MCAN. I think the GMAD sounds best. Replaced my factory REMO reso recently with an Evans Eq3 reso, which I really like as well. Mics up very well. I use a Shure B 52 knockoff from Carvin, which I run thru a...

Correct. All technique. That said, I have over the past 6 years or so, played almost exclusively Vater Sugar Maples, in various models. I like their Super Jazz, Fusion and 5Bs. I live in a high, dry climate and Vater puts more moisture in their woods, which makes a big difference in durability...

I picked up a Tama Stewart Copeland chrome over brass about two years ago. It was used, so got it for $325 (US). I think they're pushing $450 or more now for new ones. Has a thicker shell than say, a Ludwig Supraphonic, but I really like it's tone and versatility. Have used coated single ply...

Depends on the sound you're looking for. About 2 years ago, got a deal ($325/US) on a used 2009 Tama Stewart Copeland chrome over brass 5.5" x 14". It's beefy-the shell is thicker than a Ludwig Supraphonic, but it kicks ass. I've seen newer ones that are a bit higher in price. Definitely look...

I really have only ever played 20" kicks, except for sitting in a few times in a studio, where there was a 22" x 18". Agreed, everything including rack toms and cymbals need to be raised with larger kicks, and I've just gotten used to the 20" height over the years. My first kit was a 1965 Ludwig...

Here's a pic, apres cleaning

Update: was able to clean up the Copeland signature, using Mother's Chrome Cleaner, which I bought at the auto parts store. Highly recommended, as it is a liquid, and not very abrasive. Didn't have to remove the lugs. Tried one, and there are two rubber gaskets, one on the lug, the other on the...

Picked up a used Tama Stewart Copeland COB snare about two years ago. Is in pretty good shape, though I was thinking of using some automotive (Meguiar's) chrome cleaner and polishing it up a bit. Doesn't look like there's any pitting. I'll take heads and rims off. ?-do I also need to remove the...

Not really. I sometimes adjust snare heights ever so slightly, after switching between my two (yes that's all I own) snares. One's a maple the other chrome over brass (Pearl Masters /Tama-Stewart Copeland Signature). I play a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute Nouveau kit. That said, sometimes, I'll...

Last week I cleaned up several newer Paistes -20" 602 Classic Medium Ride and an 18" 2002 Thin Crash, plus my Zildjian Custom A 14" Mastersound hats with some Paiste Cymbal cleaner. Worked well. I have some older Zildjians that do not have the brilliant finish and was going to Groove Juice 'em...