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Posted on Aug 20 2008 10:37 PM
Are surf drummers out there typically using kits that are four or five pieces? Is there a standard surf drum kit? I realize it doesn't matter and it's all about personal preference, but I'm just curious. It seems like a lot of folks I see are playing four pieces rather than five. Why is that? Is it mainly a tradition thing? Is the larger tom just not used that often? Is the damn thing just in the way of the ride? What gives? Thanks. —Sean |
Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area 
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Posted on Aug 20 2008 11:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 885 Indianapolis, In
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 12:48 AM
I myself play a simple 4 piece because it suits my drumming style.I can do everything I need to with the basics.that includes 2 crash's ,a ride cymbal,and 14'' inch Hi-hats.Every now ,and then I put my other tom tom back on my set,and play around a bit.Yet at the end of the day I always take it back off,and realize what was I thinkin' Sure I was once like every other drummer who started playing in the 80's,I had to have as many cymbals and drums I could fit in the corner of my bedroom.Roto Toms included Reverb, It's A Way Of Life! |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3782 tn
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 09:51 AM
Steve from the Verbtones proudly plays a 5 piece with the two rack toms. The kit I had when the Pilgrims started was a 63 Pearl kit with the ride cymbal mount on the kick drum where a second rack tom would be. I used that at first, until it broke, and then found a really low stand for my ride, so that it could sit in the space in between the rack and the floor tom, as low as possible. I also raised my seat and found that this really worked for me, playing down on the ride, instead of reaching up or to the side for it. —http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 01:21 PM
Tone, Tradition, Comfort, Style, Coolness...and of course, availability and budget, all play a role in a drummers choice of a drum kit. It's all personal and all subjective.... ...this is what I prefer 1964 vintage, 20-bass,12-rack tom,14-floor tom (jazz sizes), and a matching wood 5x14 snare. they sound like this... ...anyone want to join my new band?
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 01:47 PM
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3782 tn
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 02:47 PM
t's in the Vampiro video clip on Plymouth Rock... —http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
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Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 06:27 PM
I got the main drums in this kit about 10 years ago at a pawn shop in Santa Ana, CA and the cymbals about 25 years ago. Slingerland - Zildjian - ...a reasonable investment, I think....
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 06:40 PM
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 06:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 07:10 PM
...yup...white marine pearl
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 07:24 PM
Here's our drummer Conrad Mathews' kit. The TakeOffs |
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 07:28 PM
Sorry. Duh...let me try again. The TakeOffs |
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Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 07:48 PM
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Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 09:03 PM
Here's my mid 60's "Stewart" kit copy of a Slingerland/Rogers etc. it's got that nice aged yellowed mother of toilet thing going -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel |
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Aug 21 2008 10:40 PM
Yeah, i play drums and keyboards too. Here's my Rogers set i bought at Leo's Music store on 17th and Clay Sts. in Oakland Ca. in 1969. That was the year i turned 21 and got a check from the Social Security office. My dad died when i was 11 and had this money in there and i bought these drums and have used them my entire career. It's the only thing i have that my father "gave me"!! AND they always did sound fantastic. The snare is an old 60's Ludwig that i traded for the Dyna-Sonic snare that came with the set. The second pic is them now. I don't know what that green thing is in front!!!! haha. The TakeOffs |
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Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 885 Indianapolis, In
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Posted on Aug 22 2008 01:26 AM
hey Kyle take off that silly tape off your drum heads Plus it's really takes away from the natural sound. —Reverb, It's A Way Of Life! |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3782 tn
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Posted on Aug 22 2008 07:38 AM
Rings are more idiotic than tape. What a racket. Put a coated head on, make it sound good, and hit it. —http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
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Posted on Aug 22 2008 09:45 AM
Science friction burns my fingers. |
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Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Aug 22 2008 09:47 AM
Kyle...your kit is "très bichon"! (very bitchin') Have you had it a long time? —
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I suppose they use a 4 piece cuz its more comfy, It looks more traditional, and yes that extra TomTom gets in the way of the ride. I like it as a four piece, it looks nicer 
The way i look at all idols like Birdstuff,Mel Taylor,and Ted Pilgrim played 4 piece kits,so that's good enough for me.
Damm!!! A SlingerLand, how much $ was that? That is nice. I like those kits but they always sell for alot, just like those Gretsch kits.
and buy some Zero Rings from Remo.I'm going to assume you put that tape on there to kill the buzzing sound.I always hated seeing that ugly tape on drum heads ,or even worse ,on cymbals 
That's always been a pet peev of mine .Sorry! 
