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RIP Alan White
His LIVE performances were great/ with a unique mix of acoustic and electronic that I later emulated. Wonderful musician-
3 years agoPins everywhere
I started playing drums in 1970- the heads available then were limited- especially in my area. As I became more adept and experienced I tried many dif...
3 years agoLesson suggestions to get "tighter" in 3 weeks?
Hey NonBonham... if you've already had luck writing parts- you're on the way there! I'd 'suggest' playing a simple beat to a metronome for a LONG peri...
3 years agoExternal Damper on Reso Head
Hey Brian- I don't think many drummers ever think of using damping on the reso- there is a snare side head made I've seen that has reinforcement 'patc...
3 years agoCozy Powell
Agree Gerard- when I was a young lad my very religious Mother brought home a 45 record and said- "I thought you'd like this- I heard it on the radio a...
3 years agoExternal Damper on Reso Head
Hey Salty- saw this weeks ago but forgot to post.... sorry!- Back in 'the day' (probably 80's) I had an unruly Stewart snare that I loved (Black Diamo...
3 years agoNeeds more cowbell!
I have to mention The Trees by Rush- melodic cowbell fills at the end of the lead.... amazing!
3 years agoSerious Hearing Loss
Hello Brian- I am 65 and just played a 4th of July party at a cabin by a pond- fireworks over the water ( so YES- Smoke on the Water was played... lou...
4 years agoUnconventional Drum Set
Looks really nice as a set- Great Job- it's just begging to be in a commercial!!!
4 years ago'Good' head for gong/pancake drum?
I have a clear Aquarian Force I head on my 20" gong drum with a vinyl Slug patch in the middle to prevent stick damage and it is very LOW, deep and lo...
4 years agoVistalite lug mounting screws? Washer placement
Well we all know some 'factory installations' weren't always the best! I think you are right in keeping the wire from contacting the (softer) shell......
4 years agoVistalite lug mounting screws? Washer placement
Hello- I own an amber Vistalite w/out lights but a friend had a Tivoli set 'back in the day' and I recall seeing only washers against the shell so the...
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Excellent work! Great to see them rescued!
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Very Cool, Josh! The paint job looks 'period correct' and I think they will be an impressive set of toms!
4 years agoSlingerland Cutaway Project
Sounds like you have a good plan/ if the stars are made of a vinyl they 'might' dissolve with the paint solvent but a test with light coats will verif...
4 years ago