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what do I use if no bass drum is handy??

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I helped out with these rock-a-billy guys saturday with my Supra and cowbell.I had it with me to sell at the Flea market.For a bass drum I found a empty cardboard box and beat the sh*t out of it.What is a good replacement for a bass drum?? It has to be small enough to fit in the car with my wifes stuff she sells.I have seen guys with a suitcase and a pedal hooked to it.I am open for any and all ideas for the next time. I got a paying gig out of this little operation,plus they play oldies country and classics,right down my alley..

Thanks,Vati

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Drum case?

Cheers

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Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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ii used an old cooler..

std it up tall / open the lid (this helps to balance and allows it to be heard)..

put yr kick pedal on something that keeps it from slipping..

Hope this helps..

it did well around the camp fire..lolol

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Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Plastic kitchen trash barrel for your Fat Albert kit sound pretty good !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

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Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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I used an open, floor tom Fibre case once. It produced that nice flat thump we all liked in the 70's when we stuffed our bass drums with pillows and blankets.

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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I am working with a guy that is using a suitcase currently. He has a galvanized flange on the top to which he clamps a closed 12" hi-hat pair and he has a wooden frame the allows for attachment of the pedal and to hold the suitcase in place. He sits on a cajon for some additional sonic opportunities. Pretty cool set-up.

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Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Jackson Browne used a orange/ fruit crate for a bass drum on Running on empty.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Bunch of good ideas on You Tube, check them out.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs-rSor9kT8[/ame]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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I use a 14x24 (24" tall) Cocktail drum off my hats for a second bd....I'm not much of a double-bass drum player with my feet but I improvise with my left hand. It works for me.

Just a thought..........

Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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I've been in a similar situation and just stomped on the hollow stage floor. The mic's picked up the thump and it was pretty cool.

I have also been working on my second suitcase drum set. Instead of a suitcase this time I have an old Slingerland snare drum case. The kind that the beginner snare came with, it includes space for a snare, a music stand, and a snare stand and some sticks.

I'll post pics when I get the chance.

I've also used a djembe on it's side, in a little cradle

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Posted on 12 years ago
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