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Do You Use Vintage Hardware for Gigs?
I bought a few Ludwig flat-based stands to gig with, and did that for a few years. Then, Ludwig came out with their new line of flat-based “retro” st...
2 years agoBurying cymbals in dirt to make them sound better
I had heard that when you bury a cymbal, it mellows out the sound because of the constant pressure on it. Supposedly, you can get the same result by...
2 years agoWhen is a drum considered Vintage?
“Vintage” just means “of a certain age.” My 2007 car is “of a 2007 vintage.” When referring to drums, vintage do...
2 years agoEstate planning
I’ve given my wife/kids the instruction to let my friend, who owns a popular drum shop in the area, go through my drums, cymbals, and percussion...
2 years agoMounting two racks toms with virgin bass drum?
It seems like you’ve shot down all of the ideas. If you don’t like the toms to both be mounted to the left of the bass drum, then there g...
2 years agoBig Band Drumming
Driving a big band is a fun gig! Much different than a small jazz combo.
2 years agoPaiste 404s anyone?
I had a set of hats and a 20” ride at two different points. They sounded surprisingly good, I remember. Nothing I would take on a gig, but def...
2 years agoWelcome back...What happened?
Hey! I’m able to log back in! Hooray!
3 years agoLook at me or Listen to me drummer?
Definitely more of a “listen to me” drummer. There was a thread on another forum that asked how many drummers buy lights to light up thei...
3 years agoAnyone Playing Out/Doing Any Live Work?
I’ve been playing pretty steadily lately, even with a lot of local venues deciding to cancel gigs, due to the surge in cases of a particular vir...
3 years agoIf You could Have Only One Drum Set
If I had to choose just one to play, it would be my Downbeat. If I had to choose just one to gig around, it would be my Jazzette. Pics won’t upload....
3 years agoDownbeat
I only see Hollywood’s and Super Classics sold locally. I haven’t seen a Downbeat for sale for years, except at Revival. That being said...
3 years agoWhere is everyone?
I’m here, checking in every week or so. Life is busy, and the posts here are less frequent, so I’m checking in less often. I still apprec...
3 years agoUsed kit flips
From jda...
4 years agoMaybe legit... but may not
From amosguy...
4 years ago