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charlesm replied to the thread Cissy Strut played a new way by original songwriter.Total respect for all the technique on display. Not easy to develop that ability, and it has its place. For me, that place is not on... -
charlesm replied to the thread Helping our base players sound.I also play some bass and had a steady bass gig for about 5 years at one point. P-bass into small combos with DI if necessary. If my...
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charlesm replied to the thread TRADED 21” Zildjian Dark Complex Ride.That clears it up, then. Different series. K Custom Dark Complexes were only made in 21" and 22". Notable differences: The Dark...
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charlesm reacted to VinSparkle's post in the thread TRADED 21” Zildjian Dark Complex Ride with
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Traded to a legendary DFOer, so it’s staying within the fam -
We might be getting into complex :icon_e_wink: naming territory here...
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charlesm replied to the thread TRADED 21” Zildjian Dark Complex Ride.19" K Custom Dark Complex? I didn't know they had made that. I thought there was only a 21 and 22. I don't see a reference to a 19...
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charlesm replied to the thread TRADED 21” Zildjian Dark Complex Ride.These are some of my favorite modern K rides that Zildjian has ever put out. Stick that mixes both a woody and slightly metallic attack...
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charlesm replied to the thread Keller Maple vs Keller Mahogany.Close mikes tend to homogenize drum sound, yes. But, in my opinion, the acoustic qualities of and differences between drums often still...
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charlesm replied to the thread Keller Maple vs Keller Mahogany.I took a watch/listen to the videos above. First thing to mention: because of the setting, not a lot of lows coming through. Not much...
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charlesm replied to the thread Vintage Ludwig "Blackrophonic" 6.5"x14" snare drum (10 Imperial lugs, black-coated aluminum shell).Definitely looks taped off. My call would be that this is a 402 that was badly pitted/flaked and someone stripped and repainted the...
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charlesm replied to the thread Vintage Ludwig "Blackrophonic" 6.5"x14" snare drum (10 Imperial lugs, black-coated aluminum shell).Interesting. You'd think it was a repaint, but it looks like the badge hasn't been off the drum. Unless it's a new badge and/or grommet...
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charlesm replied to the thread Advise on cutting down a Yamaha cymbal arm-rod.Yeah, I would think that just purchasing a replacement part would be a whole lot easier than what you're/OP suggesting. Plus, you will...
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charlesm replied to the thread Zildjian ideas...R&D. Let’s hear your ideas..I would love to see the A. Uptown concept developed into a whole series. I would move it to the K designation, since, imo, it really...
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charlesm reacted to blueshadow's post in the thread Zildjian ideas...R&D. Let’s hear your ideas. with Like.
as opposed to a Swisher Sweet? :) I'd like to see a 21" K Medium ride with wider lathing like the Hybrid ride but fully lathed.
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charlesm reacted to Trilock_Gurtu's post in the thread Zildjian K Constantinople Players Here? with Like.
I got a 22" Med ride. I've had it for about 14 years, maybe longer. Its one drum piece I will NOT sell, I love it, its like butter, just...