darcey 0 Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks mate! They are 6 ply maple shells mate...I think only the FS series (matt oil finish) came with birch?? The birch kits sounded bloody nice but just didn't suit what i was after....I planned on gigging so a hard wearing, wrap finish was important so the drums don't look like arse in a years time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toffy 6 Posted June 27, 2009 oooohhh , i'm just about to buy myself a new kit it's been like 10 years for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23-GTR 16 Posted June 27, 2009 WOW at all your kits, love Sneaky's tho never realli been a serious drummer, but have played as part of a band for a small gig. havent played in ages now im not that good, i played in high school for aa year then stopped. At home is a Pearl kit with Ziljian and Paiste cymbals, not really mine tho my brother plays more then me and thats kinda how i got into it but yeh im a pretty noob drummer ill get a pic of the kit when i can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I AM THE NIGHT RIDER 11 Posted July 8, 2009 Hey Been playing non stop for 10 years, currently playing sessions for various victorian based artists. Have only played and will only play Pearl/sabian. Biggest influences are Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Beau Karneghan. Mainly play Jazz/fusion but can play anything. PM if you need work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanie 1 Posted July 8, 2009 Ive only been playing for about a year, i bought a shitty kit off someone on NS to see if i like it b4 spending big. Sneakys kit...wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakez4G61 0 Posted July 9, 2009 yeh i'm actually in the process of upgrading now so my yamaha stage custom nouvea is up for sale. any body want it http://firesport.com.au/yamaha-stage-custo...l--ad136859.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS.com Thug 27 Posted July 13, 2009 I used to drum, though that was going back 8-10 years now.... doubt I could play much anymore, but I'm continuously looking at getting back into it. I just know my olds would try strangle me if a drum kit made it's way back into the house haha. Definitely miss it a lot though. Should never have stopped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas. 8 Posted July 24, 2009 I used to drum, though that was going back 8-10 years now.... doubt I could play much anymore, but I'm continuously looking at getting back into it. I just know my olds would try strangle me if a drum kit made it's way back into the house haha. Definitely miss it a lot though. Should never have stopped maybe thats why you look like shit these days nah get an eltric kit man, not as good but your parents will be left in peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS.com Thug 27 Posted July 29, 2009 I used to drum, though that was going back 8-10 years now.... doubt I could play much anymore, but I'm continuously looking at getting back into it. I just know my olds would try strangle me if a drum kit made it's way back into the house haha. Definitely miss it a lot though. Should never have stopped maybe thats why you look like shit these days nah get an eltric kit man, not as good but your parents will be left in peace It may sound weird but I just couldn't get one. It's just not the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edd-GTR 2 Posted August 4, 2009 I used to drum, though that was going back 8-10 years now.... doubt I could play much anymore, but I'm continuously looking at getting back into it. I just know my olds would try strangle me if a drum kit made it's way back into the house haha. Definitely miss it a lot though. Should never have stopped maybe thats why you look like shit these days nah get an eltric kit man, not as good but your parents will be left in peace It may sound weird but I just couldn't get one. It's just not the same Too true, it's not. I use mine for practice and it's cool, but not the same feel. You can't blast them or play hard. I miss practicing on my acoustic kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazo 41 Posted September 3, 2009 :D:D:D I walked into a music shop today to get some earphones and ended up walking out with an Akira Jimbo snare drum. I can't get over how amazing it sounds, it's so clean and tuneable and the clincher was that it was $500 (down from $1299). Most beautiful snare I've ever played. I'll post a new video soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky fujita 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Spazo, what a deal! I love that snare drum, and it has those wood hoops...... damn. I bet it sounds better than it looks. It's undeniable Yamaha make some fresh stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23-GTR 16 Posted September 15, 2009 I went to see Akira Jimbo play while he was here a few years back. Best drummer ive ever seen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas. 8 Posted September 22, 2009 well cracked back into drumms this arvo, neighbour wasnt to happy.... hasnt had a problem for years and now he does, so idk, he threaten to report me? can they even do that lol anyway but i need new skins so that will cost a bit of money.. and been cranking birds of tokyo - borken bones intresting yet catchy beat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakez4G61 0 Posted September 22, 2009 sonor kits for the win! just found myself a cheap new sonor 3007. full maple shells and awesome hardware. anyone going for a budget maple shell kit...go for the sonor 3007. they kill pdps, pearl, ludwig etc in the price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazo 41 Posted December 3, 2009 I knocked this up yesterday. Took me ages to sync everything on Vegas. Rough sorta video... will put something decent up over the next few weeks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0i8GJVsrlo&feature=player_embedded edit: Also... I think I wanna get a drum rack finally. Anyone have any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakez4G61 0 Posted December 8, 2009 nice man...funky groove fo sho! what skins do you have on that snare? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazo 41 Posted December 8, 2009 That's a tough one... just the standard skins that come with the snare, which have yamaha + remo stamped on it. I'd say it's just a remo coated ambassador, which is the thinner sorta skin that remo do. In that vid I'm using a skinny control ring, so it sounds a bit more dead than it normally would. I got a pearl icon rack on the weekend btw... gonna replace my cracked china and get a new crash soon, then it's onto a new double kick. I tried the pearl demon drive and it's pretty awesome, might go that or the axis longboard x's. Look at me, spendin' up all my cash lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iron Chef 56 Posted December 8, 2009 some insane work on the kick there Spazo!! I've been playing for 20 years (oh how old I sound haha), all sorts of stuff, rock, heavy metal, jazz, played in a Latino band on timbales for a few years too. Will post my kit details when I have more time lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas. 8 Posted December 8, 2009 id love to make a video but im always making a little mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcey 0 Posted December 9, 2009 Has anyone here had much experience with electronic kits? I’m currently looking at getting either a Yamaha DXTplorer or DTXpress IV and was wondering if anyone has used them before? I’m a traditional kit man thru and thru but need something which is compact and virtually silent to practice at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS.com Thug 27 Posted December 9, 2009 some insane work on the kick there Spazo!! I've been playing for 20 years (oh how old I sound haha), all sorts of stuff, rock, heavy metal, jazz, played in a Latino band on timbales for a few years too. Will post my kit details when I have more time lol You play the drums? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazo 41 Posted December 9, 2009 Darcey I hate electronic kits but it's something I might have to be doing also. I played a roland kit at a music store the other week and actually liked it. I can't say that about any other electronic kit I've played in the past but maybe it's me that has changed... I'd give them all a go back to back, just raid a music shop and try them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcey 0 Posted December 10, 2009 Hey Spazo...I'm not a fan of electronic kits either but they are looking like one of my only options at the moment. Have a baby bub arriving in Feb so the kit has been packed away to make way for the baby room..The only other room in the house which would be suitable can’t really have a drum kit setup fulltime so I’m after something a bit more compact (and silent so I can play whenever I want I would love to try a bunch back to back but the range in the local stores is poor to say the least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennybear 3 Posted December 12, 2009 Darcey - one of my best mates was just in the exact same situation, he ended up going for a Roland kit. While he enjoys it, it will never be the same as an 'acoustic' kit - I think percussion instruments are perhaps the hardest of all to re-create into a digital format but from my experience, the Roland kit had the best organic sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spazo 41 Posted December 12, 2009 ^ Good to know I'm sort of on the money then. I wasn't paying too much attention to the sound 'cos you can always upload your own sounds. I just thought the playing surface was nice, didn't feel like I was playing a plastic pos. http://www.sonicftp.com/news/images/roland_vdrums_td9kx.jpg Pretty sure it's this model Darcey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennybear 3 Posted December 13, 2009 http://www.roland.com/products/en/IT/TD-20KX_IT/index.html ^ I think this is the most expensive kit Roland offers, pretty bloody cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakez4G61 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Looks nice...haven't been much of an electric drum kit person myself...gotta love the full blown acoustic rigs. lovin my sonor 3007 too. everytime i tune it it just sounds better and better...i'll post a pic up when i get the chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites