I made a comparison recording of my Star kit and my WFL. I wanted to show that these Japanese drums can hold their own against the American ones. Obviously they don't sound the same, or as good-- but not that far off in sound quality. I recorded each kit with all the same mics, preamps, cymbals, and snare. Neither recording has any eq/compression/effects. Check it out:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rttkRuMxgG8[/ame]
Cool video. I love the premise. Excellent use of the media.
I have a strong suspicion that you might be mistaken as to the type of Mahogany used in the Star drums. They usually (can't think of an exception) did not utilize African Mahogany. Instead, they used what was termed as Phillipine Mahogany. There is an extraordinary difference between the two species.
Oops, you're right. I meant the cheap stuff (Philippine Mahogany/Luan). I fixed it, thanks for the heads up.
Let the $$$DOLLARS$$$...Do the talking!!The Band
I love what you've done here. The Star kit refurb is spectacular and will give hope and motivation to others. Some of those MIJs are very cool. Love the comparisons. Great job.
Thanks for the kind words. Here is the restoration thread for that kit, if you'd like to see it.
Fantastic idea. The rack tom on your 'cheap' set sounds fantastic. I see sets like this selling for nearly nothing all the time. Not long ago, a shop near my home put one on the sidewalk in the pouring rain, asking $50. On a dry day, I would have bot it. As you've shown, it's clearly possible to get them sounding good.
Thanks
jim
I goofed around with my Royal Star's and Pearl's... I intend to do the same with the Crest kit when I get them finished.
Do they sound the same as one of my Ludwig kits? Nope...
Would I expect them to? Nope...
Are they a helluva lot of fun to play? Oh yeah...
Do they look massively cool? Yep...
What more can you ask?
Great idea! I loved the video!
Good work. Great idea.
I use my old Pearl kits for recording. I find them easy to get a good sound from and actually prefer them to my my Ludwig kit. I do however stick to the Supra or Dynasonic snares, although I've just started experimenting with my Hayman Vibrasonic snare which sounds really cool too.
kits sound great, but great playing, like the foot work.Bowing
