Sparkle Kits?

[Elvis]

Yeah, a lefty playing openhanded

I did that when I started playing, but eventually I found it easier to play the ride rhythms with my left hand and the snare with my right, so I switched to cross handed and have been playing that way ever since.
As for sparkle kits, out of the 5 kits I have, only The Second Kit has any sparkle to it. The bass drum is wrapped in 4 different sparkle finishes and when playing the 12/14 tom setup, the floor tom is red sparkle...




...and if anyone needs a 70's 13x9 Pearl tom in Platinum Mist, please contact me. This thing is literally in perfect shape.

 

[eric_B]

I did that when I started playing, but eventually I found it easier to play the ride rhythms with my left hand and the snare with my right, so I switched to cross handed and have been playing that way ever since.

I had to work on playing ride patterns with my right hand.
But when I joined my 1st band we only had a few songs we could play together.
We played CCR - I put a spell on you endlessly so I got lot of practice.

My setup from out last gig (at a pretty extreme camera angle, that 17" Iris cymbal seems huge compared to the 20" ride above the hats!)



To keep the post on topic, here is a better / lighter picture of the Premier sparkles:

 

[Elvis]

I had to work on playing ride patterns with my right hand.
But when I joined my 1st band we only had a few songs we could play together.
We played CCR - I put a spell on you endlessly so I got lot of practice.

My hats off to you, for sticking with it.
I found if I didn't really concentrate, I was playing ride rhythms on the snare. No Bueno.
As you can see, I ended up doing a complete change over. Been workin' for me for over 40 years now.
Is your Premier one of the new one's they're importing now?
Love that finish btw. Excellent treatment.

 

[eric_B]

Is your Premier one of the new one's they're importing now?
Love that finish btw. Excellent treatment.

Yes, I got it from Gear4music - not sure if they have the sole right (over here in Europe) to sell them these days?
Anyway, it is just a cheap entry kit I leave at the guitar player's house for band practice.
The bundled hardware was a mixed bag - I only kept the hihat and cymbal stands and replaced the rest.
But the drums and finish are actually quite nice, esp. considering the price.

 

[Elvis]

Sorry Eric. I was thinking you lived here in the US.
They just started selling Premier out here again.
Glad the kit agrees with you.

 

[Warrenwood]

A follow-up to my earlier post, the newest one arrived today. Noble and Cooley walnut, 12/14/20, in confetti sparkle. The cool part is that the finish is NOT a wrap, it's a lacquer base with the sparkles blown on, followed by clear coats.

 

[Rattlin' Bones]

A follow-up to my earlier post, the newest one arrived today. Noble and Cooley walnut, 12/14/20, in confetti sparkle. The cool part is that the finish is NOT a wrap, it's a lacquer base with the sparkles blown on, followed by clear coats.

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I really like lacquer finishes with sparkles. My Sakae Trilogy snare is a gold sparkle lacquer

 

[Square]

I really like lacquer finishes with sparkles. My Sakae Trilogy snare is a gold sparkle lacquer

Pearl had some really nice lacquered sparkle finishes a few years back.

 

[notvinnie]

I never had a sparkle kit prior to this. Also, never wanted red, but never say never. I really need a better close up shot of the red glass finish!
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Is the wrap applied all the way to the edge, or is it cut back leaving naked wood?

 

[Sully151]

Something happened and it may be sparkly. More info to come. Sadly with my work schedule, I can’t even get to opening the boxes until Friday…

 

[Tiges]

My favorite is the very early Ludwig Champagne Sparkle todays wraps come no were as nice.

 

[000]

You said “reserved”. As a drummer, that makes no sense.

 

[jda]

Something happened and it may be sparkly. More info to come. Sadly with my work schedule, I can’t even get to opening the boxes until Friday…

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"I've seen boxes before but..:eyes those are :wow

 

[Meter man]

I love Sparkle kits!

 

[Level42]

The kit have been gigging with the most the past few years is a green sparkle. Eames birch shells, Ludwig hardware, wood hoops, JamminSam Green Glass Glitter wrap. There is not a single gig where I don’t get a compliment from at minimum another musician, a crew member, and an audience member on the look of the kit. Thankfully I occasionally get compliments on the sound or playing also haha. Prior to switching to these I had been playing my ‘64 Ludwigs in blue oyster pearl for maybe 20 years. Rarely got compliments on their looks other than “oh those are old eh?”.

 

[Ensnared!]

I love Sparkle kits!
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I'm a lurking guitar player here, who is ( maybe) going to figure out if I can play the drums in the near future...

Those are just beautiful 'minimal perfect' drum kits! What are the cymbals? Type/ size?
Thanks!

 

[Meter man]

Thanks. I have Paiste 2002's on both kits. 22" ride, 20" crash, 19" crash and 15" hats on the Gretsch. The Vistalites have 15" Zildjian Fat Hats.

 

[Hollywood Jim]

Speaking of cymbals.......
When will we be able to buy sparkle cymbals?

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[DamnSingerAlsoDrums]

Gold goodness

 

[Totigerus]

I've got satin cranberry - I like it. Why did I get it? It was a used set - cheap - and came with a full set of Zildjian A's, K's and hardware. Basically, I bought the bronze and had a drum set thrown in to sweeten the deal.

But if I were to start from scratch with a wallet full of someone else's money, I'd probably lean toward a silver sparkle (glass, glitter, or whatever you call it). Like @Stroman says, classy and classic and not too garish. They'd be totally at home or gigging. On a lighted stage? Perfect!

Peruse the drum wrap companies to get an idea of what looks good - or maybe not so good - to your eye. Here's one website.

In reality, does it matter what anyone else thinks about what you like? Buy your drum set, not somebody else's. (unless you're buying used )

I looked at that drum wrap site you linked to. Wow! I just had a brilliant idea for gear security. Just get your kit wrapped in the ugliest, most gaudy wrap you can think of, and no one will steal your kit!