Recent content by jtpaistegeist

When at the gym in the mornings, having to hear some terrible IMO modern pop music. Until I get my earbuds going its like an Iheartradio extravaganza. Cyrus, Perry, Cardi B, Eilish, Swift, Grande, Jonas, Minaj..........Ughhhh! Oh, and the occasional faux hiphop dance song with the obligatory...

Hey all, I figured I will post these here before putting them on Reverb/Ebay. These were all purchased new last year, and have seen 10-20 hours of studio use (still have all factory bags, pretty much have been sitting on my cymbal rack since new). All are in great condition, only showing...

I had this issue with my Yamaha RC 16x20 bass drum. Always been a single ply head guy on the bass drum, & tried out about every model available from the big 3. Finally I decided to get an Evans EMAD 2 for kicks... WOW! It sounds like it dropped a full octave and became much more powerful in...

I remember hearing last year when Sabian did the big re-brand a mention of the HHX line getting an overhaul similar to that of the AAX for winter NAMM. Has anyone heard any news about the model designations? I expect they will do the thin/med/heavy thing. I hope they keep the Xtreme and...

The most powerful batter head I have found is the Evans GMAD, a 12 mil single ply head. That combined with an EQ1 or EQ3 (depending on if you want a port), will give you loads of low end and power.

IMO the haze adds a bit a warmth to the tone. Just like a clear vs ebony ambassador.. The ebony is noticeably darker in sound, big time. I am guessing this has to do with the mylar, and how added color, mass, or maybe a sightly different film.

IMO the reputation is very heavily influenced by the perceived sophistication and academic importance of the artist. As much as I enjoy many metal drummers, they will never get the attention that someone like Colaiuta or TW has. My experience studying jazz at the University showed me very...

RIP Eddie. Met him back in '94 along with the rest of his touring band at that time. Super cool guys, really down to earth.

I seem to remember the Wild crashes I tired out had shorter sustain and more initial body when struck. Back when I was playing 2oo2's, I passed on the Wild to get the standard 18" or 20" Crash for that purpose. My go-to crash cymbals to ride atm are the 20" Masters Dark, and 20" ME 602...

The playing in that video reminds me of the ripping guitar players in this.

It really is a shame how many nice cymbals are being destroyed at the hands of Amazon shipping. They really should have a musical instruments division for selling/shipping items. At least an automatic note applied to the pick ticket to package a certain way. Bummer!

20" rides were the standard size when I started playing (early 90s). The shops around me mostly only had that size, and this was before cymbal packs became a thing. Personally, I use a 22" 90%, with 24" being my other main sized ride. For me its the pitch, stick feel, and nuance that I can...

I regret selling my ~1990 Tama Granstar Custom. It was 22, 10, 12, 14, 16 with matching snare. Awesome heavy drums that remind me a lot of my Yamaha RC.

I would expect nothing less from a vapid, intelligently bankrupt outfit like Rolling Stone Magazine. I have more respect for Seventeen magazine. Did Sleath even go to J-School Brah!?

I have been using my 8x14 Copperphonic more than any other snare for the last year. I don't have any of the above issues with a "bucket" sound or lack of sensitivity. It has die cast hoops and takes any style head with ease. Tunes up and down.