Fort Drum, NY artillery accident
Question: Just heard a radio news report about some kind of artillery accident at Fort Drum, NY. Live fire shoot, a round landed near a mess tent, many casualties expected. Anyone have better news? Answer: I'm not sure if this is better or worse. At last report, the toll is one killed and 14 wo ...
tagged: Fort Drum Ny
WTB: mini-kit for a three year old
Question: The subject line says it all Email me with ideas or drum info Answer: Wal-Mart actually sells beginner drum kits that come complete with snare, kick with pedal, toms, hi hat stand, cymbal stand, cymbals and throne. IIRC, the brand is First Act and, in my neck o' the woods (SW MO), the ...
tagged: First Act Drum Set
Ebay drum deal....true or false?!?
Question: Can this be? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2503660356&categor... Maple shells with hardware for $300? What am I missing here? Answer: Wow! that is surprising. I am tempted to buy one or two and sell them to students... I would email and ask if they are all maple p ...
tagged: Ebay Drum Set
Gentamycin+ruptured ear drum
Question: I question this possible correlation between gentamycin and vestibulo-toxicity because my dog is suffering from prolonged ear infections complicated by vestibular problems. I want to be sure that the treatment is not CAUSING the balance problems! Any input would be appreciated. My mai ...
tagged: Ear Drum
DW Drums - Problem with tuning
Question: I have bought me a new dw collectors set. It sounds real GREAT, looks terrific, but there's one BIG problem. The tuning-rods on my bassdrum (batter-side) keep on loosening themselves as I play. They loosen to the point where they almost fall out (I didn't tune the drum too low). I thi ...
tagged: Dw Drum
DW...drum set
Question: i have a DW set in my closet collecting dust and i need to get rid of it..it was hardly used....no dents or scratches....zildjian K custom cymbals...looks brand new.....selling for $250 obo..takes all...hardware..sticks bells lots of crap Answer: Is the lots of crap extra or does it c ...
tagged: Dw Drum Set
DW Drumkit
Question: I'm about to buy a Drumkit.I'm considering buying at Drum Workshop Kit.Do any of You People out there have experiences with this Brand?If yes, please share your views with me. Answer: I had a purple sparkle finish ply kit and liked it a lot. I would caution against finish ply though, ...
tagged: Dw Drum Kit
Drum Wrap
Question: Alright, who has the least expensive drum wrap? Getting this Ludwig kit together. Answer: The least expensive drum wrap is at home depot. Look in the section labeled Contact Paper They have a nice black marble. Actually... if one was to put that on the kit and shoot a nice automotive ...
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Drum World?
Question: Has anyone purchased an electronic drum kit from Drum World (Pittsburgh, PA) via mail order? What was your experience? They seem to have good prices, but I don't want a bad experience. Answer: I didn't order electronics from them (I bought some R.I.M.S.) but they were real quick in ge ...
tagged: Drum World
Drum workshop
Question: Anybody able to recommend somebodu who could run a drum workshop in london for some scouts? Answer: Check out the list of local clubs and associations at the local library, or if you local council is like some around here they may have these clubs listed on an on-line directory. Howev ...
tagged: Drum Workshop
Anyone use mono drums?
Question: Does anyone still use mono drums? I have a three mic set that I have been using to get a stereo spread, but I have been unhappy with the balance of all the different drums and cymbals. It's one kick mic and two overheads, just so you know. It would be nice to have a mic on each tom an ...
tagged: Drums
drum store??!
Question: So I go out looking for a job. First I fill out an application at the Memphis Drum Shop. They say they'll call me or something. Then I go to a place called The Drum Stand in the Strings and Things music mall. I had never been in there before. So I go in and first thing I notice is tha ...
tagged: Drum Store
Donning flame suit: Neil's drum solo enhanced?
Question: I doubt there are many here that are bigger fans than I. Yet, after catching 3 shows this tour and 3 last, and 2 the time before that - I've seen Neil's drum solo many many times. Each time I'm struck by the observation that what he's doing - which things are getting struck etc. don't ...
tagged: Drum Solo
Modern Drum Shop drums
Question: Does anyone have any experience with drums custom built by The Modern Drum Shop in New York City? I'm considering copping a be-bop sized kit and their prices are quite good for a 3 piece set (18x14, 12x8, 14x14)...approx $1500. Their drums are getting to be pretty well known in the NY ...
tagged: Drum Shop
drum kit packs
Question: I'm considering purchasing a pre-packaged set of mics for a drum kit. Does anyone have a drum kit pack they would highly recommend? Does anyone know of a drum kit pack that should definitely be avoided? One other question: are condensers preferable to dynamics when it comes to miking ...
tagged: Drum Set
Beginner drum set - E-bay?
Question: We're looking for inexpensive beginner drum sets and several on E-bay appear attractive, but searching through the net yields no useful information. In the price range of $200 or so, we see 5 piece sets by Victory, Argent, Verve, and Titan. Are any of these useful to an absolute begin ...
tagged: Drum Set Review
Is this the REAL Neil Peart Moving Pictures drum kit????
Question: See the thread here... http://www.rush.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000398 See the kit here... http://home.earthlink.net/~jcdiazjr/index.html I can't tell if it really is Neil's kit. What do you guys think? Answer: I'm not convinced it's the real kit. The real kit was au ...
tagged: Drum Set Pic
percussion plus drum set
Question: I'm a beginning drummer looking to buy a set. Someone has offered to sell me a 7-piece percussion plus drum set for $400. Does this sound reasonable? Is percussion plus any good? Answer: I play on a Percussion Plus set and it sounds nice. I didn't get the best in hardware with the set ...
tagged: Drum Set Percussion
Drum Set Parts
Question: I am a huge Dave Matthews Band fan, one of the biggest. I was wondering if there is ANYWHERE you can get drum music for any of their songs Answer: You wouldnt be able to read the drum set parts, just make it easy on yourself and listen to the song you wanna play over thecd player with ...
tagged: Drum Set Part
drum kit packs
Question: I'm considering purchasing a pre-packaged set of mics for a drum kit. Does anyone have a drum kit pack they would highly recommend? Does anyone know of a drum kit pack that should definitely be avoided? One other question: are condensers preferable to dynamics when it comes to miking ...
tagged: Drum Set Or Kit