John: I could sure tell how it could ruin the evening, and make the bass player hate you. Like I said, I was just goofing of with the X7 in my office, by myself and could tell something was wrong. Having to carry a back beat with that thing would be a chore. Maybe they work better miked, no clue. At any rate, others can suss out the stuff with the beer can kits. I like mine in a bottle anyway! :)
You guys have me thinking. Some time back I picked up a 12 or 10 by 24ish Ludwig Tango model bass drum from the mid 20's. Kinda neat, it was Ludwig's low end offering. Thin mahogany shell with eight single tension rods. Fair condition. The heads are toast (calf) and its not standard sized or badged. I figure Ludwig imported them from Europe, since it's not standard sized. Could very well be wrong about that, it's only my opinion with nothing to back it up. However, I bet that thing would make a killer bass in a set like yours. I just might try that when I finish the twenty thousand or so other projects I need to finish first! lol
