Smokin deal on a slingerland bebop kit, dw hardware, and some istanbul hihats. $500. Not mine.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/d/lafayette-piece-slingerland-drum-set/7423133304.html
Wow! A lot of good advice so far.
What I find is if the stage volume gets too loud, I can’t hear myself. My initial reaction is to play heavier. Not ideal.
When I can hear (and feel) my drums through the monitors, I find I play at a more comfortable and relaxed volume. It seems...