Show us your kit! - Page 7

spjessop · 1st December 2007, 04:49 PM

That Signia is beautiful. Congrats!

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.

Sabian576 · 29th December 2007, 07:23 AM

My Newest Kit:

D. Turner · 2nd January 2008, 11:01 PM

FIBES high gloss maple drumkit (jasper shells) in mahogany finish. Snare drum is onyx black finish. See Fibes.com for more info on drums if you are unaware of the brand name. 22x18 kick, 10x9, 12x10, 14x12, 16x16, 5x14 snare. All hardware & batter hoops by Tama drums. Cymbals are Paiste Signature series.

jermsy wermsy · 30th January 2008, 09:57 PM

the first 2 snares of my lifelong collection!

the top one is the Pork Pie 7" x 13" Little Squealer. I bought it in August of 2007, and have loved it ever since.

and the bottom one is the Ludwig 5" x 14" Acrolite from (i think) the 1980s. it is currently not in the best shape possible, and im working on fixing that as i write this.
right now i took the original throw off switch and butt-end for the snare off, and getting them ready for polishing and everything. so right now ive got some cheap replacements on it just to hold me over for a little bit.

heres some individual pictures of each of them.

layez · 16th February 2008, 06:34 AM

how could I forget this one.. definitely deserves a mention

Nina Nastasia - You Follow Me

what an amazing record and an amazing production by mr albini. this record is quite an improvement comparably to 'on leaving' IMO

arizonadrum · 14th March 2008, 08:13 PM

This just came in the mail today. It's a 7x14 DW solid maple shell with die-cast hoops and tube lugs. Haven't messed with it too much other than tuning it up a bit and giving it a few taps but I think it will be promising. I've always wanted a radio king type snare and I figured this might do the trick.

arizonadrum · 14th March 2008, 08:17 PM

and here's a recent shot of my kit in the stood.

RoundBadge · 14th March 2008, 10:13 PM

Buck Owens baby!

..

RoundBadge · 14th March 2008, 10:18 PM

New Joyful Noise hand made snare drum.
all the hardware [including the rims] is solid brass w/nickel .
The Black beauty killer

..

jonaknt · 20th March 2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arizonadrum

and here's a recent shot of my kit in the stood.

That kit looks great.

Do you have any more pics of tracking the last record?

Jax · 21st March 2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

New Joyful Noise hand made snare drum.
all the hardware [including the rims] is solid brass w/nickel .
The Black beauty killer

..

Yo RB, did you get another JN or is this the same one you were going to get awhile back?

I still never bought a Ludwig or Lud-alike, figuring there's probably a great high end version of a black beauty made by some small company. If the JN KILLS, I'm gonna skip all the middlemen snares. How is it? Differrent from an old BB? Better?

It looks like it would be killer!

arizonadrum · 23rd March 2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonaknt

That kit looks great.

Do you have any more pics of tracking the last record?

Thanks man. Here's a shot of my ayotte maple kit with my tama bell brass snare from the CTL Sessions.

Keyhole · 23rd March 2008, 01:52 PM

Just gorgeous kits you have Roundbadge. Where in the hell did you raise the funds to buy them all. A lowly student like myself can't imagine there being that much money at my disposal. Lucky to be able to buy as you please.

Great to drool over them too. I want one in particular and I WILL kill for it.

grats.

cajonezzz · 24th March 2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

New Joyful Noise hand made snare drum.
all the hardware [including the rims] is solid brass w/nickel .
The Black beauty killer

..

Hey Hunter-- how how's's it sound next to the real deal?

never seen one of these in person.

you have a link to pics of ALL your rental kits? also, where are they parked at, what's the security like there etc.....

Keyhole · 25th March 2008, 08:07 AM

Here's my 50's Gretsch Roundbadge Jazz turned rock kit, this one's been played behind Bon Scott.

20"
16"
13"

Also a couple of snares...

This one is an interesting number, a Ludwig 'Colloseum' Snare. Massive crack!

and my beautiful brass Luddy.

I also have a Ludwig Classic Maple kit in a silver sparkle finish, great for live work I've found.

RoundBadge · 25th March 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax

Yo RB, did you get another JN or is this the same one you were going to get awhile back?

I still never bought a Ludwig or Lud-alike, figuring there's probably a great high end version of a black beauty made by some small company. If the JN KILLS, I'm gonna skip all the middlemen snares. How is it? Differrent from an old BB? Better?

It looks like it would be killer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajonezzz

Hey Hunter-- how how's's it sound next to the real deal?

never seen one of these in person.

you have a link to pics of ALL your rental kits? also, where are they parked at, what's the security like there etc.....

It sounds like the older warmer/rounder more old school 30's ,40's BB's.
My only beef is you pretty much have to use fairly low strand snares, nothing over 20..the beds are deep but not super wide

Still like my 70's 80's BB's though.
the kits are all over the place right now.sold the Luddie Stainless and Craviotto's[helped pay for the new API console].
People just love the old stuff...myself included

HeavyG · 9th May 2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

New Joyful Noise hand made snare drum.
all the hardware [including the rims] is solid brass w/nickel .
The Black beauty killer

..

Wow. I had to do a double take...that is the evil twin of my 6 1/2 x 14 hand hammered tube lug Black Beauty. I am sure it is a beautiful sounding drum...for a copy. :)

HeavyG · 9th May 2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhan

First post on this forum!
Heres's my newly acquired kit with old stands

Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Nouveau in Yellow Sparkle Fade...this thing is the sex. Bass is 24x18 and sounds like a punch to the heart.

Question: Black Beauty brass/brass tube lug in 5x14 or 6.5x14? It will be my first Ludwig snare purchase...

Fun thread!

Hmmm...5 x 14 will give you a bit more "snap" due to the shorter distance between the batter and res heads. It is perhaps a bit more versatile (for jazz and delicate brush work). If you are playing more high volume stuff for rock...I would go for the 6 1/2 x 14 (which I have and LOVE). It can be a bit aggressive when I swing or get quiet...

stevesmithfan · 9th May 2008, 08:21 PM

My Sonor SQ 2 kit.

action.jaxson · 27th May 2008, 10:11 AM

Here is one for all the custom guru's.

(the entire set-up)

this is what I actually play...

Specs:
Spaun Custom
10", 12", 14", 16" toms and 22" x 20" kick
14" x 5.5" 25 ply snare
14" x 4" 25 ply snare
Sabian HHX Evolution Cymbals

Preme Diesel · 29th May 2008, 12:21 AM

Session player Mike Ardagh on my '64 Grestch round badge. 20"/12"/14" w/ matching chrome snare (not pictured). 60s/70s Zilco Hats, Crash and Paste Ride of the same vintage(not pictured)

RoundBadge · 29th May 2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preme Diesel

Session player Mike Ardagh on my '64 Grestch round badge. 20"/12"/14" w/ matching chrome snare (not pictured). 60s/70s Zilco Hats, Crash and Paste Ride of the same vintage(not pictured)

Awesome.
I have that exact same kit.same finish,same year[64] with the matching silver sparkle snare

Preme Diesel · 29th May 2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

Awesome.
I have that exact same kit.same finish,same year[64] with the matching silver sparkle snare

cool! it gets a lot of love from the the players, and has found its way onto jazz, r&b, funk and even rock records.... amazing kit.

i inherited it from my grandpa, years after he passed away and i realized it was wasting away in storage!!

pan60 · 29th May 2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preme Diesel

Session player Mike Ardagh on my '64 Grestch round badge. 20"/12"/14" w/ matching chrome snare (not pictured). 60s/70s Zilco Hats, Crash and Paste Ride of the same vintage(not pictured)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

Awesome.
I have that exact same kit.same finish,same year[64] with the matching silver sparkle snare

dogs i tell you dog!

that is the
kit i want!!!!!!!!!

drumrec.com · 1st June 2008, 07:05 AM

Here is some picture from my studio and be my guest and visit drumrec.com 4 more picture!!

Cheers

Håkan

skatingbasser · 6th June 2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meadowz06

First off,
Dave Grohl hits way too hard. There is no reason to strike a drum that hard.

Dude, stop.

If it feels good pounding my kit "too" hard that is all the reason I need. If I want my record to sound like I sound when I pound the **** out of my kit because it feels good; then that is all the reason I need.

There is no error. If I want to make a record that sounds like I sat back and pondered, "Hmm... yes... yes, this would make for a big drum sound." I will. I want to play hard, and I want to sound like I play hard.

Nirvana is a fine example.

TTA1326 · 7th June 2008, 04:18 AM

This is a 1984 one owner kit and I hit them damn hard when I need too, but I get the stick off the head ASAP...

arizonadrum · 21st June 2008, 04:02 AM

I threw a wood hoop on my knurled bronze DW snare. It gives the drum a drier, warmer quality. The shell is 6.5x14 inches.

Young Al Capone · 24th June 2008, 03:34 AM

Mid 90's Premier Artist Birch, Premier steel snare, Sabian Pro Sonix cymbals, Iron Cobra double pedal and miscellaneous hardware.

29th December 2007, 07:23 AM	#183
Sabian576 Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 116	My Newest Kit: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Brad "Dedicated to the future, with honor to the past." - Neil Peart

14th March 2008, 10:13 PM	#189
RoundBadge Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca. Posts: 5,484	Buck Owens baby! .. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Audio Verite -Pro Audio Rentals http://audioveriterentals.com/

14th March 2008, 10:18 PM	#190
RoundBadge Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca. Posts: 5,484	New Joyful Noise hand made snare drum. all the hardware [including the rims] is solid brass w/nickel . The Black beauty killer .. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Audio Verite -Pro Audio Rentals http://audioveriterentals.com/

9th May 2008, 08:21 PM	#200
stevesmithfan Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 160	My Sonor SQ 2 kit. Attached Thumbnails

1st June 2008, 07:05 AM	#206
drumrec.com Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden/Stockholm Posts: 3	Here is some picture from my studio and be my guest and visit drumrec.com 4 more picture!! Cheers Håkan Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.drumrec.com

1st December 2007, 04:49 PM	#181
spjessop Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 51	That Signia is beautiful. Congrats!

27th December 2007, 11:12 PM	#182
666666 Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 856	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.

2nd January 2008, 11:01 PM	#184
D. Turner Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3	FIBES high gloss maple drumkit (jasper shells) in mahogany finish. Snare drum is onyx black finish. See Fibes.com for more info on drums if you are unaware of the brand name. 22x18 kick, 10x9, 12x10, 14x12, 16x16, 5x14 snare. All hardware & batter hoops by Tama drums. Cymbals are Paiste Signature series.

30th January 2008, 09:57 PM	#185
jermsy wermsy Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	the first 2 snares of my lifelong collection! the top one is the Pork Pie 7" x 13" Little Squealer. I bought it in August of 2007, and have loved it ever since. and the bottom one is the Ludwig 5" x 14" Acrolite from (i think) the 1980s. it is currently not in the best shape possible, and im working on fixing that as i write this. right now i took the original throw off switch and butt-end for the snare off, and getting them ready for polishing and everything. so right now ive got some cheap replacements on it just to hold me over for a little bit. heres some individual pictures of each of them.

16th February 2008, 06:34 AM	#186
layez Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore Posts: 174	how could I forget this one.. definitely deserves a mention Nina Nastasia - You Follow Me what an amazing record and an amazing production by mr albini. this record is quite an improvement comparably to 'on leaving' IMO

14th March 2008, 08:13 PM	#187
arizonadrum Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	This just came in the mail today. It's a 7x14 DW solid maple shell with die-cast hoops and tube lugs. Haven't messed with it too much other than tuning it up a bit and giving it a few taps but I think it will be promising. I've always wanted a radio king type snare and I figured this might do the trick.

14th March 2008, 08:17 PM	#188
arizonadrum Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	and here's a recent shot of my kit in the stood.

23rd March 2008, 01:52 PM	#194
Keyhole Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3	Just gorgeous kits you have Roundbadge. Where in the hell did you raise the funds to buy them all. A lowly student like myself can't imagine there being that much money at my disposal. Lucky to be able to buy as you please. Great to drool over them too. I want one in particular and I WILL kill for it. grats.

25th March 2008, 08:07 AM	#196
Keyhole Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3	Here's my 50's Gretsch Roundbadge Jazz turned rock kit, this one's been played behind Bon Scott. 20" 16" 13" Also a couple of snares... This one is an interesting number, a Ludwig 'Colloseum' Snare. Massive crack! and my beautiful brass Luddy. I also have a Ludwig Classic Maple kit in a silver sparkle finish, great for live work I've found.

27th May 2008, 10:11 AM	#201
action.jaxson Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 2	Here is one for all the custom guru's. (the entire set-up) this is what I actually play... Specs: Spaun Custom 10", 12", 14", 16" toms and 22" x 20" kick 14" x 5.5" 25 ply snare 14" x 4" 25 ply snare Sabian HHX Evolution Cymbals

29th May 2008, 12:21 AM	#202
Preme Diesel Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Session player Mike Ardagh on my '64 Grestch round badge. 20"/12"/14" w/ matching chrome snare (not pictured). 60s/70s Zilco Hats, Crash and Paste Ride of the same vintage(not pictured)

7th June 2008, 04:18 AM	#208
TTA1326 Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	This is a 1984 one owner kit and I hit them damn hard when I need too, but I get the stick off the head ASAP...

21st June 2008, 04:02 AM	#209
arizonadrum Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	I threw a wood hoop on my knurled bronze DW snare. It gives the drum a drier, warmer quality. The shell is 6.5x14 inches.

24th June 2008, 03:34 AM	#210
Young Al Capone Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	Mid 90's Premier Artist Birch, Premier steel snare, Sabian Pro Sonix cymbals, Iron Cobra double pedal and miscellaneous hardware.

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