Thanks. Johan VDS hats, 18 Spizzichino, 22 Lauritsen, 22 Calabria.
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Show me pics of your cymbal setup on your 4 and 5-piece kits...
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That’s cool to see you behind that single bass kit. I’m so accustomed to your white dbl bass set. That gloss black is really sharp.
smittyboy63
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Do you mind if I ask how much did you pay for that little bass drum?
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Generally all I need crashable ride and rideable crash. If I need more I add a crash to the right of the ride
s1212z
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David Hunter
DFO Master
The older I get, the more minimalist I want to be. I generally bring out one crash and one (crashable) ride these days.
I do make an exception with my Stones tribute band, adding a China over the hi-hat as an homage to Charlie.
I do make an exception with my Stones tribute band, adding a China over the hi-hat as an homage to Charlie.
smittyboy63
Well-Known Member
Very pretty kits!
Stones tribute band? What's your band's name?
Have you seen this cover? It frickin' rocks!!!
Ryno
Member
Here goes with the first post of my third DFO tour of duty. 
I went by rculberson here for a looong time, then switched to Ryneaux, and am now back to my old Cymbalholic handle. I had recently sworn off all drum fora, but I guess I’m a glutton for punishment! 
I very rarely run a four piece kit anymore. I can usually do everything I need to with a three piece. When I do run a four piece, I love setting up my cymbals Charlie Watts-style, in his ‘69-‘77 configuration. Hats only on the left side, with two cymbals on the right side. A Mick Taylor-era Stones deep dive is what piqued my curiosity about Charlie’s unique setup during that era, which I consider to be The Stones most potent output.
After several years of running this rig, I’ve grown to truly appreciate the mindset it puts me in. Not having the left side cymbal forces a different kind of decision making process, and I find it inspires me to play my cymbals more judiciously. I don’t see myself going back to “normal” setup anytime soon, if ever.
I went by rculberson here for a looong time, then switched to Ryneaux, and am now back to my old Cymbalholic handle. I had recently sworn off all drum fora, but I guess I’m a glutton for punishment! I very rarely run a four piece kit anymore. I can usually do everything I need to with a three piece. When I do run a four piece, I love setting up my cymbals Charlie Watts-style, in his ‘69-‘77 configuration. Hats only on the left side, with two cymbals on the right side. A Mick Taylor-era Stones deep dive is what piqued my curiosity about Charlie’s unique setup during that era, which I consider to be The Stones most potent output.
After several years of running this rig, I’ve grown to truly appreciate the mindset it puts me in. Not having the left side cymbal forces a different kind of decision making process, and I find it inspires me to play my cymbals more judiciously. I don’t see myself going back to “normal” setup anytime soon, if ever.
David Hunter
DFO Master
Thanks! The band is called Wilder Horses:
Wilder Horses
Home page of Wilder Horses, a rock group from Virginia Beach. Wilder Horses Band is a Rolling Stones Tribute Band bringing you the Sights Sounds and Attitude worlds greatest Rock and Roll Band
wilderhorsesband.com
m_anderson
DFO Veteran
I think every drummer should do this occasionally for practice. Important to learn how many different sounds you can get out of one cymbal. So much is relevant with each particular cymbal, from bell to edge you get a different sound using different sticks, striking technique, etc. This is why I recently cut back from 7 to 2 just to practice cymbal technique. When the mood hits me, I'll be back to seven (or more).
Elvis
The King of Rock'n'Roll
Not as much as I would've for most other brands floating around at that time.
That's the Ludwig Classic Maple kit I bought in 1999.
Lefty Mike Nichols
Member
My Ludwig Clubdates, K crashes, new beat hats and AAX Omni ride.
Elvis
The King of Rock'n'Roll
Welcome back, Ryno.Here goes with the first post of my third DFO tour of duty.
I very rarely run a four piece kit anymore. I can usually do everything I need to with a three piece. When I do run a four piece, I love setting up my cymbals Charlie Watts-style, in his ‘69-‘77 configuration. Hats only on the left side, with two cymbals on the right side. A Mick Taylor-era Stones deep dive is what piqued my curiosity about Charlie’s unique setup during that era, which I consider to be The Stones most potent output.
After several years of running this rig, I’ve grown to truly appreciate the mindset it puts me in. Not having the left side cymbal forces a different kind of decision making process, and I find it inspires me to play my cymbals more judiciously. I don’t see myself going back to “normal” setup anytime soon, if ever.
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smittyboy63
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Wow, the chrome is amazingly colorful in this photo...must look great with stage lights on it...
tnsquint
Backline Rental Guru
Love the centered hi-hat!!
GiveMeYourSmallestSticks!
Very well Known Member
The cymbals have changed, but their position remains the same. I sold these and now play all 1950's A Zildjians. I do sometimes get by with one less cymbal on my right, but typically like having hats (14"), a crashable left side ride (19" or 20"), a crashable main ride (20", 21" or 22") and one or two crashes (18" and 19"). With the vintage A's that I have each can be crashed or ridden on.
cbphoto
Well-Known Member
I was giving a try to Bill Bruford's setup. He mentioned in his autobiography that he set up that way to help him avoid descending tom fills. It definitely works in that regard!
smittyboy63
Well-Known Member
And he avoids them because????????
