Rush was the gateway drug for me exploring new music. I don't really listen to much prog, I don't even spent all that much time listening to Rush anymore, but the musical wanderlust they inspired is (hopefully) everlasting.
I swear by the Aquarian Hi Velocity head. I've put it on two drums recently, a Pearl MMX maple and a 13" brass Sensitone. Sweet tone, just a slight ring. Liked it much better than the Studio X.
Exactly. I would be charging $215 + the tax and shipping cost and be responsible if there is an "issue." Then what? I'm stuck with it. Why even bother?
Hard pass.
Also, I wanted a 20" Samba ride to compliment the 18" Samba crash I already had. Received the ride and it was an earlier version, didn't have the stamp at 3 o'clock like current offerings, but had an *awesome* sound. The unlathed part was darker than your typical Samba. Anyway, I think it's the...
Received the 16" inch Bosphorus Turk hats today (paid $215). These things are huge! I already have 14" Antique dark and Traditional crisp and I can't see a use for the Turks anytime soon, so back they go. Cool vibe though.
Solid packaging this time.
Pearl Sensitone. I have the 13" models in brass and steel, but I think just about any version would work. I put Fat Tone hoops on the brass one and it's aces.
Mini-tour with a couple of stops in the Chicago area. Was 1/2 paying attention to the article until I saw Jason's name and I'm only familiar with his brush work. Saw the JPP open for Rush at Alpine Valley WI on the Moving Pictures tour...