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Shredding 5B sticks
Slingerland: In light of what jonrpick wrote, you might want to consider using thinner cymbals, perhaps in larger sizes. Z Customs and Paiste Rudes...
14 years agoShredding 5B sticks
I'm big on letting the stick do the work, so I use Vic Firth Terry Bozzio Phase 2 sticks. They're a bit longer than most sticks and have a large bead....
14 years agoB8 Pro's?
You *might* find a B8 cymbal that sounds good to you up close, but go elsewhere if you're planning to use it for performance or recording. I lent a f...
14 years agoWhat heads do you use for vintage American toms?
For my 3-ply Slingerlands, I use coated Emperors on top and clear Diplomats on the bottom. I use Emperors because I also like a relatively heavy stic...
14 years agoWhat kind of cymbal am I looking for??
I really like the Sabian O-Zones. I have a splash that gets a China sound with a bit more sustain. It's fantastic when played with a rimshot. I hope...
14 years agoSlingerland Dream set WOW!!
Niiiice! I suggest finding Super Set-O-Matic holders for the mounted toms. They're expensive, but they're out there and they'll give you more flexibi...
14 years agoFun read about Keith Moon
In the November 29, 2010 issue of The New Yorker. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/11/29/101129fa_fact_wood "The Fun Stuff." Web subscription...
14 years agoFun read about Keith Moon
In the November 29, 2010 issue of The New Yorker. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/11/29/101129fa_fact_wood "The Fun Stuff." Web subscription...
14 years ago1979 Zildjian 10" splash
If I recall correctly, the outline should be the same thickness all around. The shadow effect just doesn't look right.
14 years agoResonant head tension for max "snare" sound
True about thin heads ... all of mine are clear Diplomat snare sides.
14 years agoTurning concert toms into closed toms
Because two-headed toms sound better than concert toms ... in my humble opinion. Cutting new edges is a job I'd leave to a professional.
14 years agoCutting holes in front bass drum heads
I happen to have some drafting tools so I use a blade attached to a compass. You'll need a compass that's large enough to keep the blade perpendicular...
14 years agoWhich way for a China???
Whichever way sounds best. I have a 20" 2002 with rivets that I usually play bell up so I can ride it. It also gives a mellow crash that way. It goes...
14 years agoVintage drum finishes preserved by cigarette smoke?
Back before smoking laws changed, I worked at a club that had pewter-type mugs hanging over the bar. One particularly slow afternoon, I decided to was...
14 years agoHow many Cymbals do you have?
7 on the first team 14" A Zildjian New Beat HH 1977 11" Sabian AAX O-Zone splash prototype (2005 Vault tour) 17" K Zildjian medium-thin crash 17" Zild...
14 years ago