Aha, now I get the 'trashcan' reference. Kind of looks like the big old pots my grandma used to cook in from 1925. ;)
Kidding, of course. They look really cool, I'm so happy for you. I hope that room is soundproof cause they sure do look like they'd be loud! Are you going to take lessons, or learn from watching YouTube vids?
Kidding, of course. They look really cool, I'm so happy for you. I hope that room is soundproof cause they sure do look like they'd be loud! Are you going to take lessons, or learn from watching YouTube vids?
#5156 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 12:58 pm
Aha, now I get the 'trashcan' reference. Kind of looks like the big old pots my grandma used to cook in from 1925. ;)
Kidding, of course. They look really cool, I'm so happy for you. I hope that room is soundproof cause they sure do look like they'd be loud! Are you going to take lessons, or learn from watching YouTube vids?
Originally posted by RAVEN on Sat 02 Sep, 2023
Benny Greb is teaching me.. on YouTube of course ;)
#5157 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 1:39 pm
Benny Greb is teaching me.. on YouTube of course ;)
Originally posted by MonkeyC on Sat 02 Sep, 2023
Sounds like a chef from the Food Network.
#5158 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 2:04 pm
Sounds like a chef from the Food Network.
Originally posted by RAVEN on Sat 02 Sep, 2023
Well, he'd be the chief chef then haha
#5160 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 2:34 pm
That is a really nice looking kit. All the lugs look well looked after too. Not to mention you have that seventies sound flooring covered.
Benny Greb, I have some of his cymbals but I can’t learn from him, he teaches Kev level . I’m still at the back in black level.
Benny Greb, I have some of his cymbals but I can’t learn from him, he teaches Kev level . I’m still at the back in black level.
#5161 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 5:37 pm
Oh, you mean like that? :)
And yes, that is my cat, Beetlejuice. He is a professional smartypants/actor/finagler.
Originally posted by RAVEN on Sat 02 Sep, 2023
Ha ha Finagler, what's the word score for that one?
#5162 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 5:51 pm
Your first kit is a 7-piece. haha! Love it! Mr. Andrew has wonderful advice.
Benny Greb is one of the best in the world. <3
I would take all of the hoops and heads off and check to see how "true" the bearing edges are. You can do that by sitting the shell on a marble countertop or any perfectly level/smooth surface. Place/aim a light down into the bottom and look for any light leaks around the outside base. Sometimes it's readily obvious when the bearing edges are wrecked as you'll see dents, breaks, cracks. The reason this is important is if the bearing edges aren't true, the heads won't seat on the drum very well causing the head to have dead spots or weird overtones. Use this time to tighten all screws, nuts, and bolts as well as grease/oil tension rods. Clean the surfaces, inside the drums, polish 'em up if you want, and check for any cracks and other problems.
Go to a local shop and listen to the different types of drum heads already installed on the kits to get a general estimation of the tonal quality and see which ones you like. Keep in mind that drum kits are RARELY ever tuned, so it may have a somewhat negative impact on your impression.
Kick pedals and stick can quickly cause impediments, so find what works best for you ergonomically. If you don't already have an actual in-person instructor with solid credentials, it would be good to find someone to help you start off with solid technique or you may develop bad habits that will impede your progress if not actually cause physical harm later.
Mr. Andrew is right about cymbals. Some people like 'em trashy, some like them light and airy, some like them to sound like gongs, some like nothing but sound FX pies, and some like it all. See what makes you happy and compliments the sound of your drum kit and styles you want to play.
I cannot stress this enough, but do the best you can to set the kit up in a practical way that is ergonomically sound. If your toms are spread apart like Marty Feldman's eyes, that's not good. If the heads of the toms are tilted at extreme angles, that's not good. If the height of the drum throne and snare aren't right, you may find yourself slouching or your knees too high.
As far as tuning goes, there are a million ways to do it and every drum will be a little different. That's a lifetime of research to go through. hahaha Have fun!
Benny Greb is one of the best in the world. <3
I would take all of the hoops and heads off and check to see how "true" the bearing edges are. You can do that by sitting the shell on a marble countertop or any perfectly level/smooth surface. Place/aim a light down into the bottom and look for any light leaks around the outside base. Sometimes it's readily obvious when the bearing edges are wrecked as you'll see dents, breaks, cracks. The reason this is important is if the bearing edges aren't true, the heads won't seat on the drum very well causing the head to have dead spots or weird overtones. Use this time to tighten all screws, nuts, and bolts as well as grease/oil tension rods. Clean the surfaces, inside the drums, polish 'em up if you want, and check for any cracks and other problems.
Go to a local shop and listen to the different types of drum heads already installed on the kits to get a general estimation of the tonal quality and see which ones you like. Keep in mind that drum kits are RARELY ever tuned, so it may have a somewhat negative impact on your impression.
Kick pedals and stick can quickly cause impediments, so find what works best for you ergonomically. If you don't already have an actual in-person instructor with solid credentials, it would be good to find someone to help you start off with solid technique or you may develop bad habits that will impede your progress if not actually cause physical harm later.
Mr. Andrew is right about cymbals. Some people like 'em trashy, some like them light and airy, some like them to sound like gongs, some like nothing but sound FX pies, and some like it all. See what makes you happy and compliments the sound of your drum kit and styles you want to play.
I cannot stress this enough, but do the best you can to set the kit up in a practical way that is ergonomically sound. If your toms are spread apart like Marty Feldman's eyes, that's not good. If the heads of the toms are tilted at extreme angles, that's not good. If the height of the drum throne and snare aren't right, you may find yourself slouching or your knees too high.
As far as tuning goes, there are a million ways to do it and every drum will be a little different. That's a lifetime of research to go through. hahaha Have fun!
#5163 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 5:51 pm
Wow. Thanks Mr. G. Now that's some sharing. Appreciate that. Yes, I can see where this is going already.. the cash I got saved up for WWIII will have to be distributed early!
Originally posted by MonkeyC on Sat 02 Sep, 2023
Yep the best alternative to a prepper is a drummer, pretty similar actually. You need a bunker and loads of equipment that's expensive and doesn't serve much purpose in real life.
#5164 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 5:55 pm
Thanks. When I picked up the guy had in a big empty concrete room. It sounded rank. But just Tapping away in my room quickly, it actually is sounding good already. No damping, so rings out a lot just now, but liking how it sounds so far. Came with 5 Tom's, which I'll probably pack away for a bit. CMC cymbals, including the hh and ride I didn't hear of before. Not sure if they're any good? A few crash and splash cymbals. Not sure how old, but we'll used for sure! All in at about $330 US. Think it seems pretty reasonable. Like you said, looking any one simple mod, like a new cymbal or whatever costs more than the kit! But hopefully got a good foundation here and moving toward Back in Black in the very near future!
#5165 Posted Sat 02 Sep, 2023 5:55 pm
