Larry
"Uncle Larry"
If we were all stubborn and immoveable about using our own kits they would have to work around us. But that won't happen. We allow ourselves to be walked over by accepting something most of us don't want. If time is the only constraint, that can be dealt with by the drummers providing people to help with the switchover. Think of a Pit crew changing 4 tires and fueling a car in 30 seconds. Same attitude.
I realize that this procedure (sharing a kit) is pretty much dyed in the wool at this point, but that doesn't mean I like it. I'm tired of sacrificing when nobody else has to, there are ways to keep everyone happy, you just need some people to help. With 4 guys I could get the other guys stuff off and get my stuff up and miced and ready to play in 5 minutes. As far as playing a different set, not when I'm performing. I'd rather do that on my free time. The stage is no time for that.
I realize that this procedure (sharing a kit) is pretty much dyed in the wool at this point, but that doesn't mean I like it. I'm tired of sacrificing when nobody else has to, there are ways to keep everyone happy, you just need some people to help. With 4 guys I could get the other guys stuff off and get my stuff up and miced and ready to play in 5 minutes. As far as playing a different set, not when I'm performing. I'd rather do that on my free time. The stage is no time for that.