Yeah, I've found over the summer the Oak 5B is the stick for me. I use the Promark DC10 Oak marching sticks for warming up, however they're discontinued. The store I got them at just happened to have old stock and there were a bunch of pairs of them.Same here, haven't played another stick since and they're definitely worth the price. You picked the right sticks IMO.
That's a sharp pedal setup! The white color of the beater really pops! Sounds like the looser tension is working well. I also forgot to add that the titanium beater shaft of the Jazz Pro's also play a role in its weight. The Punch Collar, Standard, and Junior series use the stainless steel shafts.Here's my pedal.1st Gen. Iron Cobra w/ white Jazz Pro slug beater.
Are the 5B sticks thicker than the 2B? I'm looking for a pair of marching sticks, how has your experience with them gone so far?Yeah, I've found over the summer the Oak 5B is the stick for me. I use the Promark DC10 Oak marching sticks for warming up, however they're discontinued. The store I got them at just happened to have old stock and there were a bunch of pairs of them.
That's a sharp pedal setup! The white color of the beater really pops! Sounds like the looser tension is working well. I also forgot to add that the titanium beater shaft of the Jazz Pro's also play a role in its weight. The Punch Collar, Standard, and Junior series use the stainless steel shafts.
5B’s are thinner. They’re middle ground between a 5A and 2B.Are the 5B sticks thicker than the 2B? I'm looking for a pair of marching sticks, how has your experience with them gone so far?
Thanks, It's working like a charm, delivers a nice solid punch. Also, recently oiled the bearings for maximum smoothness.
Interesting... Makes sense, especially for warm-up. I might look into getting a pair or budget marching sticks.5B’s are thinner. They’re middle ground between a 5A and 2B.
The marching sticks work out really well for warming up. I‘ve found that shorter, thicker marching sticks are more effective so your kit sticks feel longer and thinner. But like I said the DC10’s are discontinued, what I bought was old stock.
I hear I get more punch and dynamics with the Slug beater that I did with the DW beater on my 5000. They felt heavy when I would do A-B comparisons, even without the beater weights. I felt I couldn’t pull off double strokes with precision like I can with the Sluggers. Combined with the Evans Aramid Fiber pads on a clear Remo Powerstroke 4 it’s the perfect kick drum setup.
16 years ago yesterday, the master himself left us. I found two excellent photos of him from people sharing stories of seeing and interacting with Derrick.
This first one is from sometime in 1992. With the white Ludwig's, 8x14 Gretsch snare, and drumsticks butt-end out!
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Montreal, March 9th 1995. I'm glad I finally found a photo of him using the Brown Classic Maple's with the Wagon. Look at how close the crash is to the rack tom!
This photo also tells us something else; that snare is NOT a Supraphonic! It does not have the Imperial lugs or a beaded shell! I'll be looking into this more when I get a chance so we can update the gear list.
Time flies, such a legend...16 years ago yesterday, the master himself left us. I found two excellent photos of him from people sharing stories of seeing and interacting with Derrick.
This first one is from sometime in 1992. With the white Ludwig's, 8x14 Gretsch snare, and drumsticks butt-end out!
Montreal, March 9th 1995. I'm glad I finally found a photo of him using the Brown Classic Maple's with the Wagon. Look at how close the crash is to the rack tom!
This photo also tells us something else; that snare is NOT a Supraphonic! It does not have the Imperial lugs or a beaded shell! I'll be looking into this more when I get a chance so we can update the gear list.
I also noted that too. With the White Kit, his rack tom was more inclined as I’m guessing that’s what was more comfortable for him at the time. Clearly by 95 with Brown Town, he reduced the incline angle. I can certainly say I’ve had ridiculous tom angles and I’ve changed them overtime. Its also interesting he used such a large depth rack tom with what appears to be a low throne height.in this image, kit looks big and tall, and everything looks stilted, now that we can see a decent photo of Brown Town.
Find out the actually snare model and I'll change it up in no time.
I had my experience with inclining also. Not that inclining your toms is a bad thing at any means, if it works for you ergonomically, do what suits you best. A lot of jazz guys do it. Especially players who use traditional grip, which makes sense. I'd rather hear a tom hit rather than a rim shot any day!I also noted that too. With the White Kit, his rack tom was more inclined as I’m guessing that’s what was more comfortable for him at the time. Clearly by 95 with Brown Town, he reduced the incline angle. I can certainly say I’ve had ridiculous tom angles and I’ve changed them overtime. Its also interesting he used such a large depth rack tom with what appears to be a low throne height.
Still working on finding it the snare! It’s definitely some kind of 6.5x14 metal snare, just the make of it escapes me.
In the meantime, here’s a new video for the Plourde Archive! 8/26/1994 at Berkeley Square!
Awesome. Will add to the playlist ASAP. Been awhile since I been on here myself but haven't forgotten about the thread. Been well and I hope the same for you and everybody else.Haven’t posted in awhile in checking this thread. I just stumbled across this:
Lagwagon in Milan, February ‘95. High quality HD transfer, originally shot on 8mm film. Audio is stellar, Derrick’s drums cut through fantastic. Completely blows the version that’s been online for years out of the water. More to add the Plourde Archives.
I hope everyone is doing well!
Ever get that Granstar kit? Might have one you’d be interested in. First generation. Kyle MatowitzSounds awesome! My kit is a 10”, 12”, 16” tom setup but I just use the 12” rack tom right now. I have a DW 5000 Accelerator double with the two Slug Beaters with the half ounce weight collar, but just use the single pedal right now (gotta keep those double strokes in check!) I used an Iron Cobra with a DW beater for the longest time but when I moved I had a long layoff of drumming and when I got back on the kit it felt way too smooth. I tried the DW and it felt better. Putting the Slug beater on has made it the perfect setup (thanks Derrick)!
I’m looking at getting a Tama Granstar set from the 80’s as my next kit. A lot of drummers from that scene used power size toms to get their sound. Derrick of course, also Jordan Burns (Strung Out/Pulley) and Sean Sellers (Good Riddance) to name a few.
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing these Fabior! I’ve actually never seen these before, especially those Section 8 photos.Hey, I'm not a drummer but a huge Lagwagon and Derrick fan since the early '90s. I respect the dedication of this group in keeping Derrick's legacy alive.
I have friends who are friends with the band and folks from that scene, and I have some decent shots of Section 8 and early Lagwagon that might help with better identifying Derrick's gear.
Wow, this is really awesome Fabior! Appreciate the photos and you taking your time to share some of your exclusive story and work on the forum. Helps a lot with clarification and is always welcomed.As before, this is the last batch. Hope this helps!
Peace!