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666666 · 27th December 2007, 11:12 PM

I use Smith custom maples.

My main kit consists of one 22" kick and three toms: 10", 13" and 16":

Here is a photo of my drums shot for the Smith catalog... they took both my single kick kits and put together a double-kick set-up just for the photo:

These are the best sounding drums I've ever used... Kellar maple shells and mucho attention to detail during the build... extreme fine quality. We spent time getting the bearing edges just right per the sound I was looking for.... toms are full and rich but with ridiculous attack, and the kicks are like cannons.

I miss my old vintage Ludwig kit that I grew up playing on, but these Smiths are just incredible and fill the void... used Starclassic maples for a brief period too... sold those in a hurry though after experimenting with Smiths... the Tamas were loud with good attack, ok for live playing in loud situations, but the Smiths are infinitely more rich, refined and musical in every regard... they provide the warmth and tone of a vintage kit but with the clarity, depth and cut of a more modern kit... we indeed spent time dialing in the "perfect" blend of these traits during the custom build. I would not record with any other kit at this point.

27th December 2007, 11:12 PM	#182
666666 Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 998	I use Smith custom maples. My main kit consists of one 22" kick and three toms: 10", 13" and 16": Here is a photo of my drums shot for the Smith catalog... they took both my single kick kits and put together a double-kick set-up just for the photo: These are the best sounding drums I've ever used... Kellar maple shells and mucho attention to detail during the build... extreme fine quality. We spent time getting the bearing edges just right per the sound I was looking for.... toms are full and rich but with ridiculous attack, and the kicks are like cannons. I miss my old vintage Ludwig kit that I grew up playing on, but these Smiths are just incredible and fill the void... used Starclassic maples for a brief period too... sold those in a hurry though after experimenting with Smiths... the Tamas were loud with good attack, ok for live playing in loud situations, but the Smiths are infinitely more rich, refined and musical in every regard... they provide the warmth and tone of a vintage kit but with the clarity, depth and cut of a more modern kit... we indeed spent time dialing in the "perfect" blend of these traits during the custom build. I would not record with any other kit at this point.