There's nothing wrong with this vintage drum hobby...some people just don't understand the hobby and some simply disagree with the concept of owning a bunch of drums...our collecting lives still go on...happy hunting!Mike Curotto550 snare drums650 drum keys300 pair of vintage sticks100 vintage drum pads100 vintage bass drum pedalsMany catalogs and a butt load of vintage parts and calf heads....and proud of it!
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Mike Curotto
Unlimited budget
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18 kits here, dozens of orphans, 40+ snares, about the same cymbals. I play many different rooms, and I've found the 6 or so that get most of the jobs done. Snares? Different story altogether.
I think it's OK as long as one does not sacrifice financial stability. I do play weddings and corporate parties that make lots of it possible, and I realize that I'm lucky to be in that situation.
One concept not mentioned often is that there is joy in ownership. Think of your favorite drum that you own.....ahhhhh.....not a bad thing at all! Of course, there is a jumping off point. I may never own a Tama Bell Brass, for instance, and that is OK. Doesn't mean I won't browse, though!
Dan
The only ones that ever say something negative are just jealous! Everyone else thinks its awsome. I have a room dedicated to just drums and musical instruments. I also have them in the liiving room and several in the garage / drum shop.....
Anyone else get snide remarks when someone how many drumsets you own? Stuff like "you can only play one at a time" and that kind of thing. I guess the average doesn't understand the fact that none of us really need all of these drums, but rather it's that we want them. Heck, some folks have an extra car they don't need...just saying!
The only ones that ever say something negative are just jealous! Everyone else thinks its awsome. I have a room dedicated to just drums and musical instruments. I also have them in the liiving room and several in the garage / drum shop.....
Wow, how much is admission to come check your collection out?Mind Blowi
Different drums = different sounds. Ask her why she keeps so many spices in the rack.
I would use that arguement but she doesn't really cook. I get her with the clothes, shoes, beauty products,etc.
I'm starting to win her over by finding project drums. She loves the arts and crafts aspect of it. I think that if I can get her involved she may open up more too it.
Forget admission, I want to take home samples.
I bought 3 pretty rare pedals from Mike C some time ago. To see that he has 100 even rarer pedals in his collection. I would like to see them,WOW!! $$$$
The only ones that ever say something negative are just jealous! Everyone else thinks its awsome. I have a room dedicated to just drums and musical instruments. I also have them in the liiving room and several in the garage / drum shop.....
Lusting after the B.O.P. I have a transition badge oyster black, but would really love the Keystone/rail mount oyster black super classic in the near future. Seems like these are impossible to locate!
I aquired a pretty cool shelf today. It was left behind by a guy renting the building next to mine. The shelves are adjustable. I think I can fit 9 snares on there. I got it for free. I think it will make a excellent snared shelf. There is one more over there Im gonna see if I can get. Then, I will have a little more room for more snares! lol
It's hard for me to downsize too much...especially the drums or cymbals that are difficult to find. I start thinking about how rare the stuff is...and how cool it looks...and how fun it is to play...and how good it sounds...I guess that is the point.
