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First run of newly 'furbed Dyna COB Last viewed: 1 minute ago

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Well just thought I'd mention that having had it sat around since 2008, I've finally sorted the snare wires on my COB Dyna and took it out for the first gig last night.

The gig was a sort of Bop gig. Violin, Trumpet, Elec Piano and upright Bass. A small intimate ticketed crowd so they were up close and listening, not chatting and drinking. I really had to hang on to my poop. Some serious pianissimo up temp swing with occasional upward dynamics just at the right time. Some snare off work, using hands for a old time beguine feel and some brushes.

Well I'm very impressed, It went with me each way. Super quiet and those snares just stayed present. Like silk really. Buzz rolls where easy. Up the dynamics and it really opened up. I got some lovely lively rim shot clangs when I needed the colour, yet I could dry the sound right out back into the middle of the drum. You really need to have precise technique with this drum, especially at the lower dynamics as it really tracks every stroke you make. No getting away with it with this one.

The snare mech seemed to hold, and I could manipulate the snares easily from tune to tune just as I can on say a 400, by slightly adjusting the snare mech.

I can see that fair-weather drum hobbyist would be perplexed at this instrument. You need to give it time and really have a boatload of experience to draw this drum out, and as I said a stable hand technique. I can see why most would prefer the strap up and tighten till desired approach. But since I've sat down with this drum, it's now a very welcomed member of my snare stable.

Thought I'd share that.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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You have just described a Rogers Dyna-Sonic.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
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I'm in the club now! lol

I can't get over how cheap these drums are, and conversely who vastly expensive the wood shell ones are. Im not saying that the wood dyna's are overpriced, just the immense disparity between the two.

I've also got a heavily dented british Dyna here that I inherited from my stepfather. The drum has been literally dented in so the top bearing edge has a flat spot of 2 in inches and that drum sounds fat as is gets. More so than my COB Ludwig super. No point in selling, they're worth nothing to start with let alone one that looks like its been stepped on by an elephant.

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00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
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Posted on 10 years ago
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Oh and I forgot, I'm taking it out on a loud Funk gig tonight. See what happens when I turn the heat up on this thing. I hope it should hang on in there. I'll let you guys know what I find.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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> You really need to have precise technique with this drum, especially at the lower dynamics as it really tracks every stroke you make. No getting away with it with this one.

It's the same deal with Super-Sensitives from Ludwig, they punish every little mistake immediately. Man, I wish I could have heard the band, sounds like it was a good gig. :D

John

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

> You really need to have precise technique with this drum, especially at the lower dynamics as it really tracks every stroke you make. No getting away with it with this one.It's the same deal with Super-Sensitives from Ludwig, they punish every little mistake immediately. ...

That is so weird. I actually find it WAY easier to execute whatever I am doing on my Dynasonics than on any of my other drums.

/Magnus

Posted on 10 years ago
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Yes a dyna def magnifies some of my weaker technique issues,but you will adjust to the drum IMO.Great drums once dialed in.

At the certain tunings rim shots will cut your head off,and scare guitar players to death, which is worth the price of admission in itself.Walking

Posted on 10 years ago
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I sound better on a Dyna-Sonic.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
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From Magnus_N

That is so weird. I actually find it WAY easier to execute whatever I am doing on my Dynasonics than on any of my other drums./Magnus

Well that's presumably because you have great technique my friend! Walking

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70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 10 years ago
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The loud gig last night was not a good example for trying out the drum, more for hanging on for dear life. It was one on those gigs where I couldn't actually hear my Bass Drum even though it was mic'd and coming out the front P.A. I think its a combination of the nature of the stage, and how the boss wants it. Jazz Funk played very very LOUDLY! Aaargh!

Dyna cut the hell out of it on high tuning, but lacked fatness. I lowered the tuning and got fatness but a real drop in volume. The mech kept it's setting despite the pounding, although I think I need a retaining spring on the snare adjuster screw. That came loose a couple of times. I'm not sure where to find one.

Back to Jazz on Saturday, it's definitely coming with me for that gig!

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 10 years ago
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