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What about Whitehall kits.My guy uses his original high school
whitehall kit. Miller
--- In , "coloradowoodie" <jesse@f...>
wrote:
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> Avid, I think you have gotten some great responses already but as a
> surf drummer and reader of this site I so rarely get a chance to
> chime in so I will. Keep it simple. I have a number of vintage sets
> (Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, Gretsch and Premier- all 60's)and
they
> are probably not as good as what is being produced today,
especially
> when it comes to hardware (stands, pedals, etc.), but they make up
> for it in cool factor. The old single braced hardware is really
> light, folds up small and nice to transport however. Usually bass
is
> 20 or 22". Mounted toms are 8x12 or 9x13 and not the deeper "power
> toms" that are found on modern sets. I have some sets with single
> mounted and others with double- no big deal either way. Floor toms
> usually 16x16. 14x14 are cool but command premium prices if
vintage.
> I played back in the 60's and you pretty much had a choice of Remo
> Ambassador coated heads or Remo Ambassador coated heads. That is
> also what I usually still use today. Again in the 60's you usually
> had a choice of Zildjian A's or Zildjian A's. Guess what I use
> today. I am very old school when it comes to gear. There are
plenty
> around but sound does vary and beware of cracks or keyholes. You
are
> pretty safe with a 20" medium ride, a 16" crash and a pair of 14"
> hats. Metal snares usually have better "crack" and as mentioned are
> more affordable then "matching" wood snares (Lugwig jazz festival,
> etc). Look for at least an 8 lug and not a 6 lug student snare. For
> some typical Surf beats go to:
>
> Thanks to all you guitarists for letting us share your space.
> Jesse (drummer in the Aquasonics)
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> --- In , "avid" <darkthing@c...> wrote:
> >
> > Sorry if this is off topic, but there is really nowhere else to
> ask.
> > My cousin and I noticed that most of the surf bands use the same
> > exact setup, Floor tom, Mid tom, snare, bassdrum, and four
cymbals.
> > It seems that the snares are usually Ludwig and don't have a wood
> > shell, that they are all metal. Could someone describe the
typical
> > setup? Are the cymbals a certain size and material?
> > One last thing, how is the "typical" surf beat played? For
> instance,
> > The Nebulas NEMATODE
> ().
> > Does anybody know where to get surf drum tabs?
> > Thanks!
