As many of you know, I like to experiment and try out different sounds ( cocktail drums as floor toms, bar chimes for heavy types of rock songs, marchers as rack toms, a modified cajon pedal striking the front of my bass drum with a foot pedal equipped with a bicycle brake cable etc.). The older I get, the more I like to wander outside the box. Last night at practice, I tried out a set of old Tama wooden hoops on my Supra just to see how the hoops sounded. I loved the sound and so did my band members! It was pure fun cross sticking with an old L.P. wood block on songs with a more calypso feel! Rim shots were unreal! I may have overdone it a bit and will hold back in the future but, to be honest, it was a blast! I know that I may revert back to my original rims in the future but, for now, these hoops will stay put! I'm now awaiting my Ludwig two legged flat based hi-hat stand to arrive. I have an idea for some double foot pedals! Just wondered if any of you feel the same about trying out new sounds. Thanks.

Brian