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WFL Pioneer Maple shell?
I've seen a few. I had a WFL "Pioneer" in duco finish last year until I realized I couldn't get any sound out of it that I wanted, so it had to mosey...
13 years agoLet's talk hi hats for recording
The hats that I bring with me to recording sessions: 1. 14" Sabian HHX Evolutions 2. 15" Zildjian 1950s hats The Evolutions seem to have it all......
13 years ago6.5x14 Ludwig pioneer
It's pretty easy to find 14x6.5 WFL snares with 6 lugs. And, they're a dime a dozen, at least in my neck of the woods. Don't overlook that as a poss...
13 years agoSupra question 5x14 only
You don't need a 400. You need a 402, though. Yes, seriously, you do...
13 years agoblisters on my fingers
...or loosen your grip. You get a fuller sound out of the drum that way, too...
13 years agohow many of you guys still play real rock and roll
From Mike T...
13 years agoWhat snares would you bring to record?
I run into the occasional "the producer doesn't know quite what he wants yet" recording session. They're usually radio spots. The last one I did, I...
13 years agohow many of you guys still play real rock and roll
From Mike T...
13 years agohow many of you guys still play real rock and roll
What do you mean by "REAL" rock and roll? (Sounds like a biased opinion waiting to blow up and upset people with differing opinions, like "does anyon...
13 years ago24" bass drums...thoughts
My thoughts? 1. They must be harder to find heads for when on the road. 2. Tom/cymbal placement must be an issue. 3. It must be a few inches tou...
13 years agoLudwig 3 ply vs 6 ply shells
More "modern". More "doooooooooom", less "thump".
13 years agoThoughts on sticking with same brand of drums
Sticking with the same brand of drums is like eating only one kind of food. BORRRRRRRRRING! I like vintage Luddies, and would consider myself a "vin...
13 years agoWhere did it all start?
From Mspartacus...
13 years agoVintage Ludwig snares....which do you prefer?
I've only played on ONE Ludwig 3-ply snare I've liked, and that is a 1960 Ludwig Auditorium that I have. I also prefer the sound of 14x6.5 Supras to...
13 years agoWhere did it all start?
About 6 years ago I decided to buy a "beater" kit so I didn't have to worry about taking my DW kit into sketchy venues, on tour, etc. I came across a...
13 years ago