RonJeremy Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 That looks like a for-real Fender in the picture (kinda fuzzy, though). Can't be sad about that. Especially when their newest product is the "Road Worn" series. It is a for-real Fender...'62 Reissue. I love it. I have been thinking about giving a Les Paul a try. I haven't tried playing one in 20 years. I just don't want to fall in love it and then not be able to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hm, PhotoBucket is not your friend. The kit sounds nice though, great cymbal choices. I'm that same way about cymbals, if it sounds great, buy it. My favorite cymbal is a Paiste Prototype Crash I picked up at Guitar Center a few years back, it's incredible. I love my K Customs, but I've cracked 2 already, and that makes me sad . You can't see those pics? Weird, they're huge on my screen. :laugh: Otherwise, my ride is the K Custom Dry Heavy Ride. It's quiet, but versatile, for a ride that isn't supposed to be crashed on. I crash on it a little; too much and it sounds like a gong. Honestly, I wish I went with the A Custom Ping or Paiste 2002 ride. K is just TOO quiet. Paiste and Sabian cymbals have broken on me constantly. Zildjian seems to have the most durable cymbals out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Well, I don't know if anyone is into recording but there are several toys that I want to get once I have the cash... API lunchbox with at least 3 of their 512 preamps Royer 121 ribbon microphone UA 1176 Sennheiser 8040 matched microphones I hate that my hobby and soon to be career is so expensive haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptChaos86 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I hate that my hobby and soon to be career is so expensive haha I know what you mean. Music is a pretty expensive hobby. But you gotta spend $$ is you want good quality stuff. There is alot of cheap stuff out there but with music gear you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I know what you mean. Music is a pretty expensive hobby. But you gotta spend $$ is you want good quality stuff. There is alot of cheap stuff out there but with music gear you get what you pay for. That is especially true with audio gear too. I kind of get annoyed with people who buy a ton of crappy stuff and act like they are some champion because they have the most gear and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I know what you mean. Music is a pretty expensive hobby. But you gotta spend $$ is you want good quality stuff. There is alot of cheap stuff out there but with music gear you get what you pay for. NO KIDDING....My wife is about to kill me man in the last two years I have bought WAAAY TOO MUCH GEAR!!!!! But this last new kit is the last for a while....baby on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You can't see those pics? Weird, they're huge on my screen. :laugh:Otherwise, my ride is the K Custom Dry Heavy Ride. It's quiet, but versatile, for a ride that isn't supposed to be crashed on. I crash on it a little; too much and it sounds like a gong. Honestly, I wish I went with the A Custom Ping or Paiste 2002 ride. K is just TOO quiet. Paiste and Sabian cymbals have broken on me constantly. Zildjian seems to have the most durable cymbals out there. it depends on what series you get. you cant really generalize and say a certain brand is easy to break. the sabian paragons i play look as good as the day i got them, and have never broken on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Bro Ill take a K any day of the week I love them but I cannot afford them right now.....sux I really like the k Dark Ride its NIIIIICE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Some things I've got my eye on right now: LOVE Queen and Brian May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Here is my set up right now pretty comfy..... Just got 16'' floor tome in so here is the curent set up...I should have some new pics up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 bumpity bump man we gotta keep threads like this going! Since my last post I have got an 18'' K Custom Dark Crash 19'' K Custom Dark Crash 20'' A Custom Ping Ride All of which are nice but I dont think the A custom matches what I am looking for as far as the overall tone of my cymbals...I am using some Saabian 16'' rock crashs for my Hi Hats really deep and very dirty open I dig them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffxdrummer Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 bumpity bump man we gotta keep threads like this going!Since my last post I have got an 18'' K Custom Dark Crash 19'' K Custom Dark Crash 20'' A Custom Ping Ride All of which are nice but I dont think the A custom matches what I am looking for as far as the overall tone of my cymbals...I am using some Saabian 16'' rock crashs for my Hi Hats really deep and very dirty open I dig them I had a beautiful K Custom Dark Crash that I managed to crack. That was a sad, sad day. My favorite right now is a 16" Paiste prototype Crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Oh and I've literrally got my eyes on sooo many different things right now. And school is getting in the way of the job, so I'm pretty much at a stand still right now.Can't wait til summer to start upgrading my equipment. I want to play music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I had a beautiful K Custom Dark Crash that I managed to crack. That was a sad, sad day. My favorite right now is a 16" Paiste prototype Crash. Good Lord what size was it...If I crack either of my K's I will cry and my wife will murder me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 ];6859083']I want to play music. You should! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffxdrummer Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Good Lord what size was it...If I crack either of my K's I will cry and my wife will murder me:D It was somewhere between a 16-18, I want to say it was 18". I immediately picked up an 18" Z Custom so that I knew it would last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 It was somewhere between a 16-18, I want to say it was 18". I immediately picked up an 18" Z Custom so that I knew it would last. That really is a shame though man I love the warmth and the richness of the Ks what do think of the Z's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm not a musician, but if I wanted a instrument to fool around with, I'd want a Chapman Stick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Chapman sticks are pretty sweet! So, has anyone ever done any recording in a professional studio? I want to get a job in a studio, but it is proving incredibly tough. The place where I did my internship doesn't have enough work, even though the work they do is exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Wood Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm not a musician, but if I wanted a instrument to fool around with, I'd want a Chapman Stick: My ex brother-in-law has one. That's one weird fiddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desioreo87 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 for all you hardcore drummers, this is a question for you. I am a new drummer, i dont care about gigging or playing in a band, I just love the sound of drums and the rhythms that go along with it, I constantly am tapping on the desk in class and have wanted to buy a new drumset for a long time. My question is really pertaining to durability as much as great sound because Im not a serious drummer and really don't want to have to buy or replace heads and symbals frequently. I was wondering what are the most durable symbals and heads for drums. If they sound amazing thats a bonus, I just would really like durability. Obviously i dont want the sound to be **** but anything average sounding with good durability is what Im looking for. If you could recommend symbals and heads for me that would be cool. Also if you have favorites regarding toms, snares, or bass drums, that would be much appreciated too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 for all you hardcore drummers, this is a question for you.I am a new drummer, i dont care about gigging or playing in a band, I just love the sound of drums and the rhythms that go along with it, I constantly am tapping on the desk in class and have wanted to buy a new drumset for a long time. My question is really pertaining to durability as much as great sound because Im not a serious drummer and really don't want to have to buy or replace heads and symbals frequently. I was wondering what are the most durable symbals and heads for drums. If they sound amazing thats a bonus, I just would really like durability. Obviously i dont want the sound to be **** but anything average sounding with good durability is what Im looking for. If you could recommend symbals and heads for me that would be cool. Also if you have favorites regarding toms, snares, or bass drums, that would be much appreciated too. Well My first question is what type of a kit do you have? What are the tom sizes? And very importantly what type of music do you play? I really like deeper warm tone to my kit I LOVE Remo Ambassador Coated and even the Remo Emporor Coated heads. For my kick I have ab Evans E-mad set up which I like very much. Cybals if you want them to last long Don't beat the breath out of them haha but it depends on budget and all sorts of things. I like Zildjian the best I have owned Zildjuan Sabian and Paiste and can say the Zildjians I have owned are by far my favorites they sound great and are durable. What sticks do you use? For me I find this is what I want the most durability from I live and Die by Vater recording drums sticks they are amazing and last forever before they start to lose any pop. The best advice I can give whether you are playing out or want to or not is to play on stuff you are comfortable with. Who cares what I say you know you may love Paiste cymbals(which I personally cannot stand) and you may love Clear heads(where I prefere the warmness of a coated head) You have to find out what speaks to you and go with it. The only right or wrong is if you like it or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Wood Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The only right or wrong is if you like it or not... This here. Truth is, all heads wear out over time, and pretty much all cymbals can crack over time. As long as you don't wack the piss out of them constantly like they banged your mother, you should be fine. Do keep in mind though, you get what you pay for. If you buy cymbals that cost as much as the average metal trash can lid - they'll likely sound similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Do keep in mind though, you get what you pay for. If you buy cymbals that cost as much as the average metal trash can lid - they'll likely sound similar. BINGO! The cool thing about drumming is no matter what level you are at you can make things the way you like them...Is spending 8 grand on a kit going to make you better? Not at all. If you are only going to play once a month in your room do you need a 380 dollar cymbal? No Way.... BUT if you are at a level where you are playing and you are trying to define your sound and your tone your going to have to pony up some cash to meet the expectations you are setting for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Cymbals, if played correctly should last a very long time. Most of the cymbals on my kit are over twenty years old now. Heads are pretty much the same. If you don't care too much about tone, and don't over play them, they can last a very long time. On a side note, I just found out that I'll be playing percussion in the orchestra at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach and their production of "Oklahoma". Should be fun! I'll be using my Roland TD-20s stage pro electronic drums, so I can cover all of the various percussion sounds that are called for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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