Show us your kit!

[spjessop]

That Signia is beautiful. Congrats!

[666666]

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]

My Newest Kit:

[D. Turner]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[RoundBadge]

Buck Owens baby!

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[RoundBadge]

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

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[Jon Harter]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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!

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]

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]

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]

My Sonor SQ 2 kit.

[action.jaxson]

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]

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]

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 snarethumbsup

[Preme Diesel]

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

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

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]

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)

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

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

dogs i tell you dog!
that is the
kit i want!!!!!!!!!

[skatingbasser]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Pearl.masters]

62 gretsch roundbadge i love this kit sounds so good recorded! i love it this is a keeper for the rest of my days :D

hope you like!

Tom x