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Bass player from another band, to my bass player & I... "you guys are SOLID, like FREEZER MEAT!"

Chris is a great guitarist, possibly the "best" of the 3

I think there are a few cool things about RSD. For my family, it is one of those days we spend together. We got up early, waited in line, picked up a couple of records, went to lunch then stopped by a second shop. I spent more than I planned, but it was a very good day. As a generalization...

Wow, when they first came out a 4 piece was around $1000, right? I know prices have changed, but this is a lot.

I have an older Stage Custom Advantage kit and it's great. The only issue I've had with the kit is the bass drum spurs. The newer versions look incredible.

very similar to my internal conversation when packing up!

I used to play a lot of showcase gigs (2 or more bands on the bill) and got pretty good at load in and load out. A couple of things come to mind... If someone is helping you get your gear off stage, place everything in the same area. It gets confusing when there are multiple piles of gear...

I have an older 'stencil" kit and the 20" kick drum sounds great.

I like it

EVERYTHING...

A couple of years ago, in Chicago Drum Exchange, I was able to look at Barton's finish work 1st hand. Beautiful silver sparkle lacquer, significantly more vibrant than a silver sparkle kit next to it. Looked and felt "pro".

Here is an "action" shot of me and one with my Dad, the reason I play drums and the best rock drummer very few people outside of Spokane, Seattle or Calgary have ever heard of!

I went to record store day a couple years ago and came home with a turntable! I had a few records from the 80's and have been slowly adding to the collection. Most recent addition is the new Tom Petty - Live at the Fillmore (fantastic!)

Pearl offers that finish! https://www.drumcenternh.com/pearl-session-studio-select-series-5pc-shell-pack-black-mirror-chrome

IMO... A snare line playing medium-tensioned heads would sound like distortion/white noise/mud... The "cranked" tension is appropriate for the articulation and volume required for complex arrangments in a football stadium...

I Yes! if you have the space in the car bring your own throne and hi-hat stand. TWO of my worst back line experiences were because of the throne.

Music World, Spokane WA

Welcome Eric!

In "live" rooms I have an old polyester banquet napkin I lay on my snare batter.... and try to play quieter.

Rest in Peace.