Steve Cobra Kai Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Howdy folks. This is just me being a little nosy. Im wandering what everyone's set up is.I been out of the game for a few years and am just getting back into playing.I bought my kit in 1996 and in the last 11 years it has probably graced most stages in Aberdeen!Its a Premier XPK. 20" Bass Drum, 12" & 13" Toms, 16" Floor Tom and 14" Snare.The only drum i have needed to replace is the snare. I got a Pearl steel snare.I did have the Mapex Janus System Hi-hat/Double Bass pedals. I think they had some kind of design flaw as mine never really worked that well. Anyway i have caniballised this and two old pedals to make a new double kick pedal.And now to cymbals. I guess everyone has their own opinions / favourites.When i bought my kit i bought Sabian AA Regulat Hats and a AA 16" Bright Crash. Shortly after that i added a AA 20" Rock Ride. These are excellent cymbals and still sound as good today as they did then! I have had a couple of 18" crash cymbals, but in order to save cash i bought from cheaper ranges (B8 Pro) and ultimately payed more as they have cracked and died.I have just added a Sabian AA 16" Rocktagon and next on my list is a !8" Medium Crash (and im tempted to go all out and buy a Hand Hamered one).What are other peoples cymbal preferences?!?Finally. Sticks.It occurs to me that i have never really put that much tought into my choice of drumsticks. 'Thick ones that won't break easily' seemed to be the order of the day. I was using Vic Firth 2Bs back in my PsychoAgogo and Dos Dedos days. What kinda sticks are you guys using? And where do people fall on the nylon or wood tip question.Sorry if this post seems like mindless drivel. Im just interested in what other drummers are using. Besides, no-one talks to drummers so we may as well speak to each other!Ta ta for now!Steve'Here endeth the lesson'P.S. How good were Reel Big Fish on Thurs!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cobra Kai Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Anybody?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 this is a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I have a Premier Astria kit (replaced the XPK I think), 20", 14", 16". Had a rather nice vintage Beverly snare but it was stolen, so I don't really have a snare drum anymore. Sabian AAX 14" Stage hats and 17" Stage crash, and 20" Zildjian A custom medium ride. Iron Cobra double pedal (of which I only use one beater). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 My current collection:Sonor SQ2 maple custom in tiger lacquer finish:22x18" bass10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x14", 16x16" floor toms14x5" snareSonor 600 series hardwareTama Iron Cobra hi-hat standDW Collectors maple in deep purple lacquer finish (this ones for sale...):22x18" BD10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x12", 16x14" floor tomsDW 9000 series hardwarePearl Eliminator strap-drive double bass pedal14x3.5" Premier Modern Classic maple piccolo snare14x5.5" Tama Starclassic birch snarePacific 10x5" soprano snareCymbals (all Zildjian):14" K Mastersound hats13" A Newbeat hats16" A Custom crash18" A Custom crash20" K Custom ride16" Oriental china trash10" K splashToca mambo bellBeyerdynamic Opus micsProtection Racket/Hardcase casesVater 5A sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 also i use the drum sticks with the red tips, that you get from captain toms. 5a or 5b, i can't remember which is which (it's the heavier one that i use) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 also i use the drum sticks with the red tips, that you get from captain toms. 5a or 5b, i can't remember which is which (it's the heavier one that i use)5B (8 chars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cobra Kai Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 My current collection:Sonor SQ2 maple custom in tiger lacquer finish:22x18" bass10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x14", 16x16" floor toms14x5" snareSonor 600 series hardwareTama Iron Cobra hi-hat standDW Collectors maple in deep purple lacquer finish (this ones for sale...):22x18" BD10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x12", 16x14" floor tomsDW 9000 series hardwarePearl Eliminator strap-drive double bass pedal14x3.5" Premier Modern Classic maple piccolo snare14x5.5" Tama Starclassic birch snarePacific 10x5" soprano snareCymbals (all Zildjian):14" K Mastersound hats13" A Newbeat hats16" A Custom crash18" A Custom crash20" K Custom ride16" Oriental china trash10" K splashToca mambo bellBeyerdynamic Opus micsProtection Racket/Hardcase casesVater 5A sticksImpressive......most impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 My current collection:Sonor SQ2 maple custom in tiger lacquer finish:22x18" bass10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x14", 16x16" floor toms14x5" snareSonor 600 series hardwareTama Iron Cobra hi-hat standDW Collectors maple in deep purple lacquer finish (this ones for sale...):22x18" BD10x9", 12x10" rack toms14x12", 16x14" floor tomsDW 9000 series hardwarePearl Eliminator strap-drive double bass pedal14x3.5" Premier Modern Classic maple piccolo snare14x5.5" Tama Starclassic birch snarePacific 10x5" soprano snareCymbals (all Zildjian):14" K Mastersound hats13" A Newbeat hats16" A Custom crash18" A Custom crash20" K Custom ride16" Oriental china trash10" K splashToca mambo bellBeyerdynamic Opus micsProtection Racket/Hardcase casesVater 5A stickswhat you looking for the dw?Right now ive got;Ludwig Accent custom fusion size in a mat green finishPremier Royal kit in whitePeal Export in dark green (which i want rid of on the cheap)Cymbols;13" A custom Mastersound hats16" Sabian AAX metal crash17" Sabian vault crash (amazing cymbol)18" A Custom Medium Crash20" A Custom Medium rideIve got a few others but these are all i use reallySnares;Some steel shelled gretchSlingerland Radio king snare ( )the usual array of hardware including a gretch double kick that i need to replace.I used to use 5a sticks but have recently changed to 7a, a bit lighter but good to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 what you looking for the dw?Right now ive got;Ludwig Accent custom fusion size in a mat green finishPremier Royal kit in whitePeal Export in dark green (which i want rid of on the cheap)Cymbols;13" A custom Mastersound hats16" Sabian AAX metal crash17" Sabian vault crash (amazing cymbol)18" A Custom Medium Crash20" A Custom Medium rideIve got a few others but these are all i use reallySnares;Some steel shelled gretchSlingerland Radio king snare ( )the usual array of hardware including a gretch double kick that i need to replace.I used to use 5a sticks but have recently changed to 7a, a bit lighter but good to use.Slingerland sounds cool....is it one of the new ones, or a vintage?DW shell-pack was about 3200 new, it's in very good nick....looking for about 1500 inc. hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Slingerland sounds cool....is it one of the new ones, or a vintage?DW shell-pack was about 3200 new, it's in very good nick....looking for about 1500 inc. hardware.its a newer one bought it from bm about 4 months ago, was looking for a good wooden snare drum and this is by far the best sounding one i came across, light pearl blue finish as well .Are you in a rush to sell the dw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 its a newer one bought it from bm about 4 months ago, was looking for a good wooden snare drum and this is by far the best sounding one i came across, light pearl blue finish as well .Are you in a rush to sell the dw?not in the slightest......if I dont get it sold, I'll easy keep the DW as it's nice to have. Likewise, I wouldnt turn down a decent offer if one was made. No rush at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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