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--- In , "avid" <darkthing@c...> wrote:
>
> Wow, thank you everyone for the excellent information, you have
been
> extremely helpful! :-)
Avid,
You have all the advice you need to get the right surf setup. I
agree with all that has been said and only have one point to add.
Ivan was quick to notice that my mid 90's Yamaha recording customs
are not at all "vintage." They are about as modern as you can get
along with my polished Sabian AAX cymbals. I do alternate between
aluminum Ludwig and wood Yamaha snares
I came from a background of playing contemporary Christian rock
and community theater. I chose a setup that was professional grade
and very versatile. I love playing surf with The Madeira and Euro
Instro with The Troubadours. Unfortunately I don't have a luxury
like changing guitars mid-set in order to match the perfect tone for
the song. So I chose a great all around kit that would suit any
situation. Ivan will tell you that I have become better at
arranging the drums in a more trad fashion. (The first Troubadours
gig, you couldn't see me behind a wall of birch and chrome)
Getting to the point...choose the drums that you will love to play
and love to be heard playing regardless of what style music. Focus
on becoming a solid drummer and not just a surf beat expert. If you
play well, nobody will notice what you are playing on.
I only hope this doesn't get me kicked off a message board filled
with gear heads.
Dane
