Sometimes it's more important Who you sell to, rather than just looking the money... When I sold my Sportster in Augsburg, Germany the phone started ringing just after 6am that Saturday morning and didn't stop until we unplugged it late that night. I let a MC mechanic have it and thought he was going to cry when I told him we had decided on him. (Note: Harley Davidson MCs are not for sale in Ge., you can only buy one from a serviceman that has shipped one over or bought new through the PX system.)

That's weird to me. That would make it feel like it was never my drum and I would probably end up changing my email, phone number, etc. LOL!

Vintage drums and contemporary speed metal, melodic metal, etc do not mix!

Case in point, Wed night and last night were just the greatest ever. My 15 yr old son actually asked me if we could play drums together. He's never really shown any interest and this came out of the blue. Of course I said yes so we headed to the warehouse to set up some drums. He really likes Avenged Sevenfold which is a bit much for my taste but I was all about whatever he wanted to do. We picked out a Spaun kit for him and I pulled out my early 70's Ludwig. We played for about four hours and, while that type of music is not in my wheelhouse, I can get through it though I am only a single kick player. It was a tough night for playing but a great night for father and son.

Last night we played for nearly six hours but this time I pulled out one if my DW kits. As much as I like the look and sound of a vintage kit, I will say that the DW's were immensely easier to play in this style. The Spaun kits are literally made for this style actually.

All of that to say, kids like that should not be playing vintage drums because:

- the kids don't respect them (part of that is just youth)

- the drums are too valuable historically to be abused like that

- vintage drums are literally the wrong tool for the job.

Now, if anyone can tell me how to play that lick with double bass, bell, tom and snare during the fourth bar of the signature lick in "Almost Easy" I would appreciate it.

Right On! Sounds like your'e and awesome Dad. I am even more hardline, I don't think ANY kids should be given vintage drums to learn on. Period.....And speed metal or death metal and vintage drums? Noooooo.....Most kids are still growing and accident prone, even if they have good intentions and play without abuse. I think most haven't Earned the privilege to own or even play quality vintage drums...:2Cents:

Both daughters are musicians, taught one to play for a school music project, she studied hard for 6 weeks to be able to play a few basic grooves. We then made a video of us playing in various musical styles and trading 4's, very clean and simple stuff but it was such a great feeling. She said most of the boys in her class were amazed that she could play drums.

Unfortunately boys, and cars, and college, and grad school, and marriage got in the way, but I still have the video!!! and the memories, great fun!!!

Those two corvettes are counting off the next two years with terrified dread.

Never thought of that, you are so right. Wonder if the Dad will have more respect, and teach his son that respect for his vettes!

Does this have some sort of happy ending? Please tell me it does...

I called the kid this afternoon to see if he wanted to sell the COB back to me he said he'd think about it. Not sure which way he'll go with it. Oh well, I'm over it now...... sort-of.

Though I'm not a fan of the horror genre, I keep following this thread...I guess we're all still rooting for a happy ending! Maybe that kid will get hit by random falling spacejunk or something.