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BD mounted cymbal arm - DW mount?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:13:40 +0000

BD cymbal arm...I'm trying to figure the cheapest and best way to go about doing this.
I can get this one by Gibraltar for $40. I'm afraid it will be too high even at lowest setting. Hole drilling required. I need about 13" or 14" from the top of the drum in height.
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/1/7/7/538177.jpg
removable DW mount. $20 Seems like a good option, clamp on, no holes. But how do I get this to go to mounting a cymbal?
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/1/7/8/651178.jpg
This looks like it may work, but I'm not sure what the height would be clamped onto the above DW clamp. $35.
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/9/1/3/226913.jpg

Has anyone done this? Any better cheaper route to accomplish my mission?

Victor Lewis interview

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:40:00 +0000

To me, Victor Lewis is one of the most beautiful jazz drummers out there. This is cool little video interview done at Drummer's World in New York.There are a couple of important points here.

What's shocking is to realize how long I've been listening to him--over three decades!

Never say never :-)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:23:12 +0000

Going to be using mics Thursday at an outside jam. I swore I would never mic up a kit, but the sound just gets lost without them outdoors. I have had a set of Nady mics for over a year sitting in their case and never once fired them up. We'll see Thursday Anyway, I am going to mic the BD, one overhead and one close in to the snare/hats. I should have purchased a mixer when I bought them because I would prefer the snare and BD mics to be down low, but the overhead will allow me to bring a ride cymbal that would normally get lost in the mix.

looking for a drum teacher

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:24:30 +0000

Besides my local community college, AACC, does anyone know of drum instructors in/around the Annapolis, MD area?

I'm really look at trying to focus on some basics again- stick control, motion, independent coordination, etc... I think my playing has gotten a bit sloppy, and even though I'm practicing 30min-1hour a day on a drum pad, I think I'm practicing incorrectly. I would like to at least practice "properly". As much as a video would be helpful, I don't think it would be as good as having someone right there.

I'd love to practice with Bob McKee again, but alas he's up in Cleveland. He would straighten me out.

DFO Member With The Most Ebay Transactions ?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:01:45 +0000

I would probably be in the low figures with 445 feedback. I'm sure some of you have a lot more than that. Care to share ?

The Bad Plus' new album, Never Stop

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:21:24 +0000

As a huge Bad Plus fan, I can't believe I just found out about this today. I might have to talk to one of my regular bassists, an Australian, into iTunesing the album for me (it's already out in Australia, and you can get it off of iTunes if you have a credit card with an Aussie billing address)... else I'll just be glued to my computer, listening to NPR.org until the album comes out stateside on the 14th.

I've listened to a chunk of it, and... YES. "For All I Care" was great, but hearing these guys just go at it on original compositions... YEAH! They did the album almost entirely "live in the studio," pretty much first takes from what I've read, and I've been waiting for a TBP album like this for some time.

The whole band is incredible. Dave King is a madman (and after watching a promo video for the album on youtube, I'm reminded how much I want an acrylic bop kit).

Never Stop streaming on NPR.org

Didnt like my drum sound yesterday

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:08:28 +0000

Got together with 3 of the four original members of the band I played in for 12 years (4th one did a no show) anyways for the first time in a long time I played without earplugs or hearing protection of any kind. Volume was okay although my ears were still ringing later , but my drum sound to me was terrible. I have gotten so used to what I hear with the plugs in, nobody else complained but I was real unhappy. We are going to get together again and I will go back to wearing protection:smile: but wonder if I shoud tune my drums differently. I love the sound I hear but am not sure what I am getting out front any more, yeah I guess I need to record it. Funny, I never had thought about it much when we were playing steady. Also could have been I was not excited about my playing stuff I have not played in 7 years but we all kind of had that problem.

Hey, wha happened?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:34:45 +0000

In the listing, it says they are worth $2100.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LUDWIG-AMBER-VISTALITE-5-PIECE-SHELL-SET-/110578527908?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item19befe6ea4

OT:SLEEP

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:12:41 +0000

Are you a morning bird or a night owl? For the life of me, I am more of a night owl that wants BADLY to be a morning bird....

My creative side won't turn off at night! Even with me doing yoga. Guess I will have to cut back on my caffeine! AND maybe invest in a sleep number bed!

With all of that being said, what about you? How many hours do you sleep each night?

~Michelle

Does Regal still grip?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:35:44 +0000

The more i sweat the better those wood tip 5A,s feel.I feel like they would never fly out of my hand but it seems they need to be heated up first.I dont break sticks so 6 pr have lasted me almost 2 yrs,but i wondered,do they still treat their sticks with...something?

Name this band

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:15:53 +0000

The bass player in my band wants to do a blues shuffle version of the James Brown classic "Cold Sweat" that he found on You Tube.

Can any of you tell me who is performing the version featured on this (slightly weird) video?

(Please excuse the lame video of teenage Phillipine girls - this is the only version we could find by whatever band this is)

Cold Sweat

What are they worth?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:01:19 +0000

I'm looking at a set of protechtor cases on a local classified. The guy won't give me a price, he wants me to make an offer (a non-ridiculous offer)......just give me a price for pete's sake instead of playing this game!

I'm not sure what condition they are in, i'm waiting to hear back from him, but what would you pay for a 16,13 and 12 set?

Thanks,
Mark

Merry Christmas

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:17:43 +0000

Was invited to play on two tunes for an upcoming holiday compilation.

Was able to suggest to my boss a studio with a great engineer, who also produces and plays bass.

I used a 66 walburg and auge bass and earlier w/a snare...we got great sounds quickly and my intuition to use my 22 Byzance med ride was right on...

the tracks were shuffles...not my strong suit...but my parts were good and the producers suggestions implemented without attitude...

10 years ago i bought some sleighbells...finally got to use them...

sleeper snares

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:09:37 +0000

I'm looking for some ideas on some snare drums that are under the radar. The only qualities I'm looking for are versatility, durability & cheap price. I've had an acro from when I started playing 25+ years ago. I'm thinking 14x 6-6 1/2. Some warmth but a good crack when needed. I've always liked the sound of a 402 but they don't come cheap. There are some Pearl Chad Smith models where I practice that are plesantly surprising. Any other thoughts? Wood or metal.

NEW EVANS HEADS

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:41:18 +0000

Hello everyone I'm glad to be part of your forum my name is George.What do you guy's think of Evans heads? I wanna try something new.I would like to try clear G2's and clear G1's on my toms,Power Center on my snare but for my 18x22in kick SHOULD I GO WITH A EQ4 or EMAD? I like a fat kick in the chest sound.But my kit is not always miced so I need my sound to cut threw. I play in a classic/prog rock situation.My kit is a Tama Starclassic Performer 10,12,13,14,16 toms 5x14 snare and 18x22 bass drum.Thanks for any advice you can share.

Rogers Big R Concert toms finally ready to play

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:23:00 +0000

finally got them mounted, i defiled them by getting rid of the swivomatic stuff and putting modern yamaha stuff on, but they do bark like seals now when you play them

Pet Peeves #376 and #377

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:58:54 +0000

1). The proper use of the words their, there, or they're are not difficult to learn.

> It is their cat that you kicked.
> You kicked the cat when it was over there.
> They're going to be pissed that you kicked the cat.
> They're certain that their cat was over there.

2). The same goes for the words to, too, and two:

> I went to the store.
> Bob went there, too.
> The two of us went shopping.
> The two of us went to the gig, too.

I apologize if this comes across as preachy to anyone. These are two of the most common sound-alike words that are used improperly. Most spell check programs will miss an error in grammar of usage of the wrong sound-alike.

Just got asked to join a wedding act.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:40:06 +0000

I just received a text from a band leader asking me to sub a hit with his cover band and to join up with the wedding band some entertainment company just asked him to put together. Hopefully this'll pan out, because it'd be nice to have a regular gig again.

"Everything's coming up Milhouse!"

Saw Peter Erskine

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:25:45 +0000

A cool thing happened to me this weekend. My wife and i were in the DC area visiting. We decided to walk around Georgetown Saturday night. Very cool town, our 1st visit. Spent time walking along the river and wandering through the town. We picked up a few Georgetown cupcakes (excellent).

As we were walking back to the car, we passed a small dark alley. I looked down the alley, and lo and behold there was a jazz club (Blues Alley) there. There was a sign with Peters name, paying with Eddie Daniels - Bob James Quartet with James Genus (bass).

We wandered down and the show had started. The cover was $50.00 (100.00 for both of us!). The nice lady at the door let us in for a few minutes to watch.

The guy is a true artist and master. He sounds better live than anything I've heard on line. A cool ending to a great stroll.

Cracked Snare Drum Rim

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:10:14 +0000

After 20 years of rim shots I just noticed that the rim on my Black Beauty (Bronze) is cracked at the base. It hasn't been sounding right and I couldn't figure it out and finally noticed the hariline crack.

Can I just go to Sam Ash or Guitar center and buy a generic one - or should I order one from Ludwig? I'd like to get it asap - this is my workhorse drum.
Thanks in advance,
Jake

ZZ Top/Frank Beard

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:04:17 +0000

I just saw ZZ Top for the first time last weekend. They were as awesome as you would expect but it seems that Frank Beards skills have diminished somewhat. He's still great but a far cry from the boogie master he used to be on the early ZZ records( of course he was way better than the drum machines on the later records). I seem to remember something about him having a stroke or some other medical problem a while back but I can't find anything on the internet about it. Does anyone know anything about this or am I just remembering wrong?

Oh and I love the forum and I'm glad I found it!

Howdy

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:41:18 +0000

Greetings Everyone-

I've been poking around here a lot lately while gathering information on my search for a vintage kit (or three). So I figured that I had better join up and get involved. This is such a great forum, so thanks to everyone for the wealth of information available here, and for so many interesting and funny posts.

(How was my screen name available?)

Is this for REAL? The answer to my dreams?

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:31:59 +0000

Hey Crew,

Just saw this a minute ago- starting bid is $0.99. I haven't joined or have dealt with Ebay yet, but I know a lotta folks here do.
Advice? What do I do next?
http://cgi.ebay.com/LATE-60S-ROGERS-SWIVOMATIC-DOUBLE-TOM-MOUNT-/290472650307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a184e643

Thanks for any and all help!

Cheers,
C. P.

Which bass drum pedal?

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:07:52 +0000

I've decided to get a DW 5000 pedal. I know Travis Barker used somthing very similar, a DW 9000, I think, but I can't afford that. So I guess I will settle for a DW 5000.

Now I have to choose between DW 5000TD3 Turbo Chain-Drive Single Pedal or DW 5000AD3 Accelerator Chain-Drive Single Pedal

What is the difference?

I want to be able to play really fast, so whatever pedal is going to help me go the fastest.

Speaking of pricey sets and Modern Drummer mag

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:03:41 +0000

There's a review of a boutique brand drum set in the new issue of MD. It's a 3 pc. 18, 12, 14...no snare or hardware.
The price is $6000. (six thousand dollars for the three pieces) They look very nice. In the article, the reviewer says that they're light in weight, which would be nice for a gigging drummer moving his drums in out of clubs.

I was wondering what gigging drummer, who is spending a lot of time humping his kit around, has a $6K drum set???