Expanding

acidbass · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject: Expanding

Ok, so a guy has a 5 piece drum kit, with basic sizes of toms, a normal snare and a bass drum. Cymbals wise, he plays Hi Hats, an 16" crash and a 20" ride.

Any recommendations for expansions or additions to his kit, either to the actual drums or cymbals? The guy plays metal music and wants to expand his improvising options and scope for making up new drum rhythms, and of course the potential to show-off is also increased Very Happy

Any suggestions of extras for his kit?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Jonesie67 · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 12:44 pm Post subject:

8", 10", 14" , and 18" toms. Remo Roto-Toms, Octobans, more crashes, splashes, chinas, 2nd bass drum
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shaneohack · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:15 am Post subject:

Do you feel you creativity is being strangled by your current set up? Some things to consider; how much money do you have to spend, and what do you think you would want more at this point, cymbals or drums. You may want to add another floor tom or another snare, maybe a dbl pedal, but I think you should add some more cymbals, i.e another crash, a splash, and if you have the money, a china. Let us know what you decide.
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Premier Artist · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:14 am Post subject:

jak · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:11 am Post subject:

How do octobans sound.

Premier · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:41 am Post subject:

The Hellion · Tadpole Joined: 01 Jun 2004 Posts: 16 Location: Finland

I hate splashes i think they are useless but thats just what i think!.....go for a 17" or 18" crash to your right just over the ride that rocks!!!

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007david · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:49 am Post subject:

Barbie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:58 am Post subject:

Splashes are cheap and small. Everybody should have at least 3 or 4... plus 3 jam blocks, very very minimum 2 cow bells, misc wood blocks, etc, etc, etc...

I forgot who said it when I ask about those Tama mini timps, but the term was "crap to bang on" or something like that. You decide if it's a good or bad thing.

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pearlplayer · Ferret Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 120

Actually he uses roto's..

Doomed to Drum · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject:

yeh splashes are always nice, and I want some octobahns, and talking about random bits of wood on to your kit, im getting a metal beer barrel for mine, Very Happy

, going to have some fun with that

Barbie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:

Doomed to Drum · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:16 pm Post subject:

A bit of both is always welcome, I wonder if someone like keith moon would ever take the advice of being totally plastered a bad hing, oh well, just a thought, but its always good for both uses Wink

Iron Man · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Expanding