I've been >< this close to pulling the trigger on a Safari kit for many years and lately I've decided that having this option for acoustic gigs or low volume is finally viable. This would coincide with my cajon/perc set up too. I have 3 choices based on the gig. Okay, sweet.
Today, I was cruising ebay for jungle/safari kits and came across this sponsored link. The price caught my eye.
http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemSearch--search-Sonor-Jungle--srcin-1
So I clicked and couldn't believe this deal. It's the maple Force kit, which is usually $799 everywhere. Well, let's see what options are available, shall we??
Brown Galaxy Sparkle!! The one I want! and a FREE snare stand!!??
I bought it this morning. How could I not? Worst case, it becomes the at-home practice kit and I leave the Keystone's bagged and ready to go. Back in the late 90's, I had one of the original Jungle kits from Germany in satin black. I used to rock an eleven piece horn band with it. Mic'd up beautifully. Stage space was at a premium with 11 guys so it made total sense. I have never gotten over how great that little kit sounded. Now, I 'm back and can't wait to play it on some smaller stages and venues. For about $100 more than a poplar Safari, I've got a maple jungle kit similar to the old one I used to have. Better hardware and finish is a win/win for me.
Just wanted to let you guys know about this. May be the time to join the jungle drum revolution
Edit: pics added up here
This is what I cobbled together for tonight. Kind of a mix of Atlas and DW and note the Sonor snare stand I got is put to use for the Scissors Lift as a ride stand. Fairly ingenious use of hardware if I do say so myself. Other than some minor adjustments, the parts I used from my regular kit will go back with little fussing.
First: Jojo approved!
Second: wacky snaride stand
Third: obligatory driver shot
Today, I was cruising ebay for jungle/safari kits and came across this sponsored link. The price caught my eye.
http://www.americanmusical.com/ItemSearch--search-Sonor-Jungle--srcin-1
So I clicked and couldn't believe this deal. It's the maple Force kit, which is usually $799 everywhere. Well, let's see what options are available, shall we??
Brown Galaxy Sparkle!! The one I want! and a FREE snare stand!!??
I bought it this morning. How could I not? Worst case, it becomes the at-home practice kit and I leave the Keystone's bagged and ready to go. Back in the late 90's, I had one of the original Jungle kits from Germany in satin black. I used to rock an eleven piece horn band with it. Mic'd up beautifully. Stage space was at a premium with 11 guys so it made total sense. I have never gotten over how great that little kit sounded. Now, I 'm back and can't wait to play it on some smaller stages and venues. For about $100 more than a poplar Safari, I've got a maple jungle kit similar to the old one I used to have. Better hardware and finish is a win/win for me.
Just wanted to let you guys know about this. May be the time to join the jungle drum revolution
Edit: pics added up here
This is what I cobbled together for tonight. Kind of a mix of Atlas and DW and note the Sonor snare stand I got is put to use for the Scissors Lift as a ride stand. Fairly ingenious use of hardware if I do say so myself. Other than some minor adjustments, the parts I used from my regular kit will go back with little fussing.
First: Jojo approved!
Second: wacky snaride stand
Third: obligatory driver shot
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