Star, SQ2, or Craviotto !!

[Mapex Always]

Well, it’s that time again, I have it done about four times a year …. when I have my drum tech come over and tune all 80 drums , all 160 heads, including all hand drums, and stick percussion drums.

He’s down there right now. Nothing like the day after , I can’t even leave that floor when I get down there.

He has with him the NEW PEARL VECTORCAST and the NEW PEARL CONCERT SNARE STAND for standing play , and a new Remo black dot , wanted clear , accidentally came with a coated BD , said what the heck throw it on there.


As for the drum kits , the excuse is -

PEARL produces more drums than any drum Company in the world , that’s why it arrived fist.

TAMA is one of the best selling drum companies in the world , that’s why it arrive second.

They both significantly out produce SONOR , and that’s why this kit hasn’t arrived yet.

And as for CRAVIOTTO , their excuse isn’t that they produce the least amount of drums of the 4 companies mentioned here, it’s that they produce the most magnificent drums of the 4 companies mentioned here .. not in those exact words, but that was what was insinuated.


… so we wait , as for tomorrow , WE PLAY.

 

[T_Weaves]

18 months... insane.

 

[Gretsch>All&Everythang]

18 months... insane.

I can build a 12,000 sq ft house in that time… and have multiple other houses going as well

 

[Bandit]

To think all you needed was the Mapex.

 

[Mack2]

This is the thread that just keeps on giving! Love it, Doc.

 

[Mapex Always]

Here’s the pictures, fantastic instrument.

Look through the vent , love the detail.

Special key locks the tuning in place.

Concert reference stand.

I play this drum as a standing concert, marching snare, wires straight up and down.

Love it!

 

[SpinaDude]

Here’s the pictures, fantastic instrument.


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Look through the vent , love the detail.

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Special key locks the tuning in place.

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Concert reference stand.

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I play this drum as a standing concert, marching snare, wires straight up and down.

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Love it!

And that throwoff and strainer!!! How perfect and smooth is that beauty?!?!? A perfect drum. Enjoy it, Doc!!

 

[Mapex Always]

For those interested.

Got this text today -

“SQ2 on the waaaay to you! Shipped out to your home at noon today”

Yay!! I’m super pumped! Love drums!



No joke , the order I wanted these kits to arrive when I made this big purchase was .. Masterworks , Star , SQ2 , Custom Shop .. and that’s the way it’s gone, pretty cool , pretty cool.

 

[Matched Gripper]

I ate this instead of looking into a new snare drum and stand tonight


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…. and then tried to play the drums when I got home , yikes!

You’re eating flowers now? Or, is that a butterfly? Those Japanese drums have had a strong influence on you!

 

[Matched Gripper]

They aren’t bad, but I just never liked the sound. Of course Steve Smith is no slouch, so what the heck do I know?

Jack DeJohnette is no slouch either!

 

[Mapex Always]

Just got home , one hour ago , from monster truck jam , front row giant stadium with my wife and son ….. and after one year, six months and two weeks later to the day ,, these were siting front row at my home waiting for me!

Built at the exact same time , from the exact same tree , as this bad boy! Which was received months ago, even though it shipped on the exact same day.

Absolutely cannot wait to add these babies where they belong, as part of a meticulously planned out SONOR “beech madness” 8 piece (every style of beech strategically represented)!

Not too many things in life more exciting than new drum day! The best thing is, it never wears off! And I mean, never , even years later, when you go back downstairs , upstairs , outside , on a stage , wherever it may be - to play your set!

 

[Matched Gripper]

Just got home , one hour ago , from monster truck jam , front row giant stadium with my wife and son ….. and after one year, six months and two weeks later to the day ,, these were siting front row at my home waiting for me!


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Built at the exact same time , from the exact same tree , as this bad boy! Which was received months ago, even though it shipped on the exact same day.


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Absolutely cannot wait to add these babies where they belong, as part of a meticulously planned out SONOR “beech madness” 8 piece (every style of beech strategically represented)!


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Not too many things in life more exciting than new drum day! The best thing is, it never wears off! And I mean, never , even years later, when you go back downstairs , upstairs , outside , on a stage , wherever it may be - to play your set!

Those drums look edible! Like marble cheesecake, or something!

 

[SpinaDude]

Just got home , one hour ago , from monster truck jam , front row giant stadium with my wife and son ….. and after one year, six months and two weeks later to the day ,, these were siting front row at my home waiting for me!


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Built at the exact same time , from the exact same tree , as this bad boy! Which was received months ago, even though it shipped on the exact same day.


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Absolutely cannot wait to add these babies where they belong, as part of a meticulously planned out SONOR “beech madness” 8 piece (every style of beech strategically represented)!


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Not too many things in life more exciting than new drum day! The best thing is, it never wears off! And I mean, never , even years later, when you go back downstairs , upstairs , outside , on a stage , wherever it may be - to play your set!

Set 'em up Doc! Can't wait to see them!!!!

 

[DrummerJustLikeDad]

That's a nice stack of boxes.

I guess when you think about it, the Tower of Pisa is SQ2.

 

[xtranoise]

Just got home , one hour ago , from monster truck jam , front row giant stadium with my wife and son ….. and after one year, six months and two weeks later to the day ,, these were siting front row at my home waiting for me!


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Built at the exact same time , from the exact same tree , as this bad boy! Which was received months ago, even though it shipped on the exact same day.


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Absolutely cannot wait to add these babies where they belong, as part of a meticulously planned out SONOR “beech madness” 8 piece (every style of beech strategically represented)!


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Not too many things in life more exciting than new drum day! The best thing is, it never wears off! And I mean, never , even years later, when you go back downstairs , upstairs , outside , on a stage , wherever it may be - to play your set!

That is a long wait! I’m sure it will be worth every minute of the wait though.

 

[T_Weaves]

Jeesh, I'm glad that wait is over. Beautiful drums!

 

[Mapex Always]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s and Happy Drummer’s Day to all the drummer’s from this 10” x 8”!

 

[Mapex Always]

Getting closer ..

Insides are beautiful ..

Perfect bearing edges ..

Exciting!

 

[DrummerJustLikeDad]

That veneer is so gorgeous, I truly thought for the longest time that I was looking at shiny, rich, metallic Copper Sonors. I was like, "What...? How did he get a special order, copper-shelled Sonor kit?"

That marbling on the grain is so rich, I really thought that was the bright glare on a copper metal shell! Took me a few seconds to adjust my eyes and realize what I was looking at. Obviously, I was thrown by all that gorgeous, gold hardware.

Just beautiful!

And great job on the interiors. That's how to bring home a Sonor.

 

[SpinaDude]

Getting closer ..


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Exciting!

That looks gorgeous, Doc! Can't wait to hear about the comparisons between all the new kits! Which kits provide which types of sounds? That's what I want to hear!