Interesting. They are very fine sounding and very expensive too. Seems to me once u get into top tier territory its all down to personal taste and need. In my un-miced cover band I think the loudness, brashness even of my recently aquired New Beats is probably more appropriate but if I was fully miced...these would be stellar.
What's your latest purchase?
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Al Strange
Platinum Member
They look absolutely mint! Nice one!?
Over50drumguy
Member
Congrats ! Pics when it arrives ??. I was looking at some NOS Bubinga kits when I was searching for a kit but they were ridiculously overpriced .
Im always amazed when I see members of the forum finding amazing deals like this . Especially on discontinued gear like tama bb kits . I got a used 6 piece bb in mint condition at a decent price, but theres an identical kit to mine on reverb that with shipping would be $1,300 more than I paid and I believe it’s actually more than when new ?. I’d expect the price to come down on it as I can’t see someone paying that but you never know ??
. I always hear it’s a buyers market but when looking at new and used gear ,... generallyI’ve not really seen this to be true. But then again guys here find a great deal every now and again ?
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yammyfan
Senior Member
It will be interesting to hear what miking these will be like but I suppose I'll have to wait a while to find out.
In the meantime, they're superb without any amplification. The thinness of the top cymbal combined with the large surface area is proving to be a dynamite combo. Playing them on the inner surface yields a traditional hi-hat sound while playing the outer portion is a whole new ballgame as far as sounds go.
Super versatile hats if anybody is thinking about picking up a pair.
Justinhub2003
Silver Member
Today’s 75 dollar find.
90’s (I think) Ludwig Black Galaxy Arcolite 14x5
Shell is in perfect condition, as are the lugs!
I completely disassembled it and cleaned it top to bottom. I had a Ludwig 85AC laying around so installed. Unfortunately I had to order a new butt plate because I hate the stock one and my P35 doesn’t fit.
Threw on some leather washers for the tension rods and pure sound snare wires
Just ordered some new hoops as well. I hate when rims are pitted. It’s a pit peave of mine you could say.
But spent less then a 100. Always wanted an acrolite for my collection
90’s (I think) Ludwig Black Galaxy Arcolite 14x5
Shell is in perfect condition, as are the lugs!
I completely disassembled it and cleaned it top to bottom. I had a Ludwig 85AC laying around so installed. Unfortunately I had to order a new butt plate because I hate the stock one and my P35 doesn’t fit.
Threw on some leather washers for the tension rods and pure sound snare wires
Just ordered some new hoops as well. I hate when rims are pitted. It’s a pit peave of mine you could say.
But spent less then a 100. Always wanted an acrolite for my collection
Bongo Jesus
Member
New heads all around, a pack of drumtacs, and a falam slam is on order.
yammyfan
Senior Member
Nice gear! You have invested in good stuff. Enjoy!
crashtest drummy
Member
is there still gift paper around?I got this Ayotte Custom snare on a trade.
Ayotte Custom Snare Drum 13X6
Ayotte Custom Snare Drum 13X6
Wish I've had some money left for some nice gear lately. Just bought a pair of vater nylon brushes.
Justinhub2003
Silver Member
Received my Behringer X Air XR18 today. So far so good but it has so many options it’s a bit overwhelming 
Rotarded
Senior Member
Picked this up yesterday. Never seen one before. 1977 uncatalogued lacquer over brass Supraphonic. The last ones documented (model LM401) were in the 1960 catalog. No B or BR stamp, just a sticker on the inside "Seamless Brass Shell". All original except for heads. Unknown how many exist.
I bought a set of Remo coated ambassadors to try on my Prolite kit. I've used clear ones up til now.
RickP
Gold Member
My local shop got in this Noble and Cooley CD Maples Kit in Honey Maple gloss lacquer ( my favourite finish ) in my preferred configuration 20/12/14 and we negotiate a fantastic deal , so home it came with me .
Superb drums , perfect bearing edges and that great maple sound . Been awhile since I had a 100% Maple Kit .
Superb drums , perfect bearing edges and that great maple sound . Been awhile since I had a 100% Maple Kit .
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You can't go wrong w/ maple.
Local Oaf
Active Member
No way! I just got a 90s Black Galaxy Acrolite too! I got it for free from this dude who was getting rid of some drum equipment. I promise I’m not trying to one up you. Just pointing out the weird coincidence that we each got such a good deal on the same item so closely in time.
Auspicious
Silver Member
Today I pulled the trigger on a pair of Sony MDR7506, I listen to music all the time at the job, I was fed up with my Lo-Fi pair. At home they will help me studying drum solos of songs were the drum recording is very low or when the engineer puts it far away in the background with not too much resolution.. So Instead of cranking my speakers to listen to a section 15 times in a row.
I figured it was time to get good headphones.
I had one similar pair in the past and they were very good headphones with more then enough RMS watts, clean and pure sound, no special filters. I hope these will be as good as my previous pair.
Can't wait to try them.
I figured it was time to get good headphones.
I had one similar pair in the past and they were very good headphones with more then enough RMS watts, clean and pure sound, no special filters. I hope these will be as good as my previous pair.
Can't wait to try them.