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  1. Tophatjohnny

    Modern Drummer Magazine Under New Management

    Nothing like it once was that’s for sure !
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    similar practice pads

    I own the Blackout, Blue Lightning and the Red Storm! Definitely my all time favorite pads EVER but I own a few others and like those too, just not as much as the Prologix pads! Practice Proud & Often everyone !
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    ASBA Caroline (the flight is close)

    l LMAO...it costs more!! And all the kidding aside, it boils down to and and will really appeal to drummers from that era that either had a Caroline back then, maybe played one on someone elses kit and said, "what is that pedal??, I love it" and could never find one for sale? If the new reissue...
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    ASBA Caroline (the flight is close)

    You don’t have to ask, it’s posted on the site of the only authorized dealer in the USA on the release of the first 200 pedals, and since it’s public knowledge , $299.00 and if that scares you , just wait till a used older one pops up for sale! It is an amazing pedal but I can say that about...
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    ASBA Caroline (the flight is close)

    This is the month some of us have been waiting for and the word I received from ASBA was shipping out on the 15th so from France we might be kicking before Santa rolls through? Either way , these bad boys will be here very soon ! Looking forward to it!
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    ASBA Caroline (the flight is close)

    This is the month some of us have been waiting for and the word I received from ASBA was shipping out on the 15th so from France we might be kicking before Santa rolls through? Either way , these bad boys will be here very soon ! Looking forward to it!
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    Best Single Bass Drum Pedal?

    Pedals are scheduled to be delivered on the 15th of Dec. From France to the USA?? Might be some delays in shipping but they're moving along! Expectations of being better than this pedal or that pedal are gone from my thoughts as just having a pair of these bad boys in my stable is good enough...
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    I don’t understand why Buddy Rich is so special. Explain it please?

    If the OP has to ask , it’s a baited question that received lots of answers! Good this is, while Buddy is my personal hero and all time favorite, this post just sheds light on how amazing of a drummer he always was and somehow keeps him very relevant! IMHO
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    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    Yeah brother! There’s no chance that an original Caroline is going to float like the new ones in the way! I’ve been in conversation and the reissues are the original on steroids as much as can be allowed keeping the old school vibe! And Maxwell trying to sell an original , unless NOS for more...
  10. Tophatjohnny

    Original Receipt for Rogers Top Hat Set 1966

    Hmmm I have a Top Hat set…,ahhh never mind
  11. Tophatjohnny

    Horrible news...our own Mike Layton has passed on.

    This is horrible and hit me right in the gut. Loved Him big time and He will be missed dearly. Prayers go out for the family and Heaven just got another drummer for sure. Lost for words and just heard of this from a friend over on Facebook. May Mike R.I.P. (so sad)
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    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    And you know I’m wanting it too I know .. down boy !
  13. Tophatjohnny

    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    Oh man ! Mike you have a minty beast ! Love it
  14. Tophatjohnny

    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    I can safely answer that! Neither! The Caroline truly is and probably will be in a class all of its own! I don’t like to admit but I’ve always been a pedal freak and have owned just about all the pedals that are popular and even a bunch that weren’t except for a Yellow Jacket (Slingerland) and...
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    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    Sorry you had a bad experience as I’m sure it was ! Glad you got what it is that you were waiting for and if you can’t get past that mix up as who knows the whole story and it does have 2 sides ! I don’t air retail woes on DFO or any other forum! I does no good for you and pretty sure Andy will...
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    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    The very limited run that’s to trickle into the USA Is not for the wary! Only waited 14 months for one of my sets and it in itself is a flat out World Class build so thinking back I would have waited much longer than that! In all reality I did! Took about 45 years of playing and several...
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    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    Oh man, I totally forgot about that crazy pedal! Never tried one, anyone here ???
  18. Tophatjohnny

    ASBA Caroline is back.....

    I can say Andy @ DSH is more than a stand up guy and was very instrumental in the build alongside Dennis Stauffer of Stauffer Percussion, with the completion of my Tophat kit (May Dennis RIP) and Andy was chosen to head the US Pre orders off for a good reason! If any doubts, just use a deferred...
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