Why not posting updated pics of my kit here...

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

Kit new pics update

Here's new pics of my kit after getting some new heads. It give you a better idea of a so called "beginner" kit with some more gears all around.

I replaced all my toms reso with Aquarian Classic clear, fit a Focus-x batter on my steel snare and I replaced my TAMA stock reso with REMO Fyberskin ambassador then installed a GK style decal.

So specs are :

TAMA Swingstar vintage silver 7 pieces

TOMS
8x10 with Aquarian texture coated batter & Classic clear reso
9x12 with Aquarian texture coated batter & Classic clear reso
10x13 with Aquarian texture coated batter & Classic clear reso
11x14 with Aquarian Response II coated batter & Classic clear reso
16x16 with Aquarian Response II coated batter & Classic clear reso

BASS DRUM
18x22 with Aquarian SuperKick I and kick pad & stock reso

SNARE
3x13 REMO MasterEdge piccolo with Aquarian texture coated batter w/powerdot & Classic clear snare reso
5.5x14 Swingstar matching snare with Aquarian modern vintage batter & Classic clear snare reso
6.5x14 DB steel snare with Aquarian Focus-X coated w/powerdot batter & Classic clear snare reso

CYMBALS
13" Istanbul Funk flat bottom with holes hi-hat
10" ZILDJIAN ZBT splash
12" WUHAN china
14" SABIAN AAXplosion
16" SABIAN B8 thin crash
18" SABIAN B8 thin crash
18" TAMA/MEINL crash/ride with chain
18" WUHAN china
24" ZILDJIAN A medium ride

HARDWARE
TAMA P10 bass drum pedal
TAMA hi-hat
TAMA Swingstar combo stand
GIBRALTAR maple wood beater, cymbal arms, percussion mount and stacker
MP bass drum hoop cowbell mount

PERCUSSION
MP 6" Cowbell
MP green low pitch jam block
MP blue high pitch jam block
RHYTHM TECH DST black tambourine

STICK & BRUSH
VATER Fusion - New-Orlean jazz - Studio wood tip stick
VIC FIRTH American sound 5A and Rute stick (wood dowels)
ZILDJIAN Drummer school & 5A DIP w/plastic tip
REGAL TIP retractable Classic steel brush 583R and Rock series sticks (wood tip)
and no name mallet

It's pretty much all...

So here they are and lots of them Smile

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TAMA - DW - MAPEX - AQUARIAN - SABIAN - ZILDJIAN - ISTANBUL MEHMET - WUHAN - GIBRALTAR - VATER / VIC FIRTH / REGAL TIP / LOS CABOS - RHYTHM TECH - MP PERCUSSION

MY KIT

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5248 Location: Kansas

Looks great. How does the transition from the single-ply coated heads on your rack toms to the double-ply coated Response 2s on your floor toms sound to you? It seems like it would work quite well.

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

Actually because I have 12" 13" and 14" in size so I wanted to make the gap between the 13" and 14" the most obvious that it could be and I dont regret at all the decision. The rack toms sing and floor toms dance with a deep warm tone. If ever I need to replace the response II, I'll still go with double ply head but it might be the new Super-2.

You hear the difference when I do fills from my 10" to 16". Absolutely awesome !
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TAMA - DW - MAPEX - AQUARIAN - SABIAN - ZILDJIAN - ISTANBUL MEHMET - WUHAN - GIBRALTAR - VATER / VIC FIRTH / REGAL TIP / LOS CABOS - RHYTHM TECH - MP PERCUSSION

MY KIT

MagicMedicine204 · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject:

sexy, i like

i've always heard good things about aquarian, i'll probably be switching soon.

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

Now why not updating my kit thread...

Well gentlemen, it's about time for me to upgrade some of my gears.

First, I planned long time ago to replace my stock HP-30 pedal, I was in shopping mode for a long time on ebay for a good double pedal in good condition. I had four product I had my eyes on which were TAMA IC, PEARL ELIM, YAMMY FD and DW (above the 4000 series). Not much luck in winning bid or BIN, I decided I had enough and went with something brand new. First, I'm definitely not a pro and second, I'm not a "SOAB" rich guy so based on that and on many thread in drummer forum, I decided the DW 7002PT was a good choice, it's considered as one of the best pedal for the money.

I ordered from an ebay store and received two free gifts which was a drop clutch and Zildjian baseball cap. I also went shopping at my local dealer, which hold Aquarian products in stock, for a double kickpad. No luck there were any but the good news was he had a Coated Force 1 in stock and priced at 25$ cdn and these series of heads come with a free single kickpad, guess what I done...

I finally decided to treat all my toms with tung oil so I reorganised my setup in the "1 up two down" config. I now have 12x9 UP and 14x11 - 16x16 down. I also reduced the number on cymbals, I removed both china and my splash.

Now have a look...

My treated 10" and 13", next will be the 12" and 14" making my kit 10" - 13" - 16".

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TAMA - DW - MAPEX - AQUARIAN - SABIAN - ZILDJIAN - ISTANBUL MEHMET - WUHAN - GIBRALTAR - VATER / VIC FIRTH / REGAL TIP / LOS CABOS - RHYTHM TECH - MP PERCUSSION

MY KIT

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

modenacs · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

HEY! How'd you get pics on the post??? I can't figure it out!!! hELP!

random white person · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject:

1.) upload your images to the internet. you can use your own webspace, or a hosting site like photobucket.com

2.)copy the url of the image, and paste it between the [img] tags on the board. i know photobucket actually gives you the php code you need, so just copy and paste that and youre set.

3.)profit.
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mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

Here's the setup I'm playing since two weeks. It's my 10 incher up and my (everyones hate this size) 13x10 and 16x16 down. Both my 10" & 13" have been treated with tung oil and now fitted with nylon washers on the hoops. These toms have never sounded like they sound now ! Bright warm and resonant.

The 3 inches gap in toms diameter make the kit sounding orgasmic. It's very funny how melodic you can do toms grooves.

BTW, both my 12" & 14" have been treated too but I didn't try them yet. Next my 16" then my bass drum...

Anyway here's it is... (PS dont mind the pics date, it's wrongly one month later).

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TAMA - DW - MAPEX - AQUARIAN - SABIAN - ZILDJIAN - ISTANBUL MEHMET - WUHAN - GIBRALTAR - VATER / VIC FIRTH / REGAL TIP / LOS CABOS - RHYTHM TECH - MP PERCUSSION

MY KIT

thumper · Ferret Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 113

Absolutely cool setup man..I really like the monogrammed reso head on your bass Cool

mtfalcon31 · Sea Monkey Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 12

Wow, I'd love to play on that. I love toms...frickin awesome set up, thanks for posting all the hardware and stuff...helps with ideas.

funki_chunki · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:55 pm Post subject:

hey thanks heaps for posting these!
i agree definatly gives me some good ideas Smile

thanks

henhog · Tadpole Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 24

sweet man! hey - where did you get that little picture of the kit - the digital looking pic - did you make it on a website??

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

mind_drummer · Tiger Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 841

I'd like to add to "My kit thread" two new gears that I've forgot to post when I got them so here they are...

First, back in October 2007 I bought on ebay using the BIN (70$ cdn) a brand new Mapex Pro M (all maple) 14x5.5 snare in cherry fade.

Finally in the first week of December, I bought, again on eBay using the BIN (14$ cdn) an used (with messy fingerprint) but in very good condition a Paiste 8" Accent cymbal.

I'll post pics of my shopping that I've made with money I received for Christmas as soon as my order arrive.
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TAMA - DW - MAPEX - AQUARIAN - SABIAN - ZILDJIAN - ISTANBUL MEHMET - WUHAN - GIBRALTAR - VATER / VIC FIRTH / REGAL TIP / LOS CABOS - RHYTHM TECH - MP PERCUSSION

MY KIT