Rate the Drumset of the Person Above You. [Archive]

Panopticon

10-12-2007, 01:51 AM

This has been done in the past and was quite a success...Lets give it another shot.

Directions:
1. Rate the drumset in the post above you based on setup and finish.
2. Explain why you gave the kit the rating you did.
3. Post 2 pictures of your kit. One showing the setup, and another one to show the finish.

Rules:
- No flaming other peoples kits and no making fun. Give them the rating (from 1 to 10) it deserves (in your opinion) and that's that
- No complaining about the ratings people gave you. It's in their opinion.
- Keep discussion between pictures to a minimum.

Setup:
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/HPIM0788.jpg

Finish:
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/HPIM0763.jpg

ace76543

10-12-2007, 03:31 AM

8/10

Freakin amazing set, but some of the cymbals are a little too to the left for my taste.

I still like it better than mine though.

My camera blows..

Setup:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/ace76543/33410221-1.jpg

Finish (look at the bass drum..that's actually the best shot i could get of the finish, sorry):
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/ace76543/33410209.jpg

m i doin it rite?

CasB

10-12-2007, 03:59 AM

6.5/10

+ 'Double' bass
+ Colour
- Cymbal positions
- Tom angles
- Aheads

http://twiggy-punk.nl/images/pics/studio/001.jpg

http://www.twiggy-punk.nl/mx/DSCF1088.jpg

(Snarehead has been replaced ;) )

lewisniven

10-12-2007, 04:14 AM

+Setup
=Hardware
-Cymbals
-Snare head lol

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/lewisniven/DSC09359_800.jpg

CasB

10-12-2007, 04:20 AM

Don't bitch 'bout my cymbals... :( Hand hammered turkish cymbals ftw!

zfzgg

10-12-2007, 06:46 AM

-Cymbals

Colon S.

*EDIT*

To Lewis:

8/10.

+ Tom positioning looks like it would be very comfortable
+ Sexy finish
- I'm not digging where some of the cymbals are (mostly angles/heights seem a little odd. Possibly because of the camera angle)
- Failure to provide two pictures (:P)
- Failure to recognise professionally hand-crafted cymbals. (;))

Hehe ;)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3599/kit2td9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9451/kitkitge1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Vertigo

10-12-2007, 06:53 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/vertigo99/IMG_0385.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/vertigo99/IMG_0382.jpg

Love the set up man. The drum setup is really clean and everything looks so easy to reach. I would kill to have those cymbals too although their placement looks a bit odd to me. All round lovely kit! 9/10

*EDIT* This was for Lewis as well, i think Zfzgg edited after I had written this *EDIT*

But, massive props to you Zfzgg for the Ufip crash, did you get that from The Drum Shop?

Drum Phil

10-12-2007, 07:01 AM

7/10

+Finish
+ Most cymbal positions
- Toms over bass drum
- Ride position

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/HDR.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6073-01.jpg

You can see the finish in both of them :) Deal with it.

We_Love_Lime

10-12-2007, 07:20 AM

9/10
+ For having a lot of **** I'd never figure out how to play.
+ Cool looking hats
-Jungle Snare placement.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e282/rtoubia/DSC00166.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e282/rtoubia/DSC00162.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-12-2007, 07:45 AM

9/10

simple, yet very effective drumset.. respect for actually playing that quite minimalistic drumset (not a bad thing, don't get me wrong!!).. that's the set that just forces you to groove :), not to just chop around, +rep!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/88.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/66.jpg
closest as i can get to the finish.. it's purplish witha grain :)

DxRocker

10-12-2007, 07:48 AM

7/10

Groovy on the tom setup and cymbal choice
I'ld given you an 8, but I had to deduct 1 point for using pinstripes (and even put tape on it) :p

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/dxrocker/driverview.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/dxrocker/Tom.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-12-2007, 07:52 AM

hah that is low man xD.. haven't gto the cash to buy g2's over G1 right now :P.. anyway, itwouldn't be fair to post my set again here, but I'll still rate you a big fat 9.5! just because no drumset is perfect, all preference.. -0.5 is for the pedals.. you got my fave setup on mx!

ace76543

10-12-2007, 09:06 AM

- Aheads

they aren't aheads

CasB

10-12-2007, 09:34 AM

they aren't aheads

My bad.

- Black sticks :p

billdrum

10-12-2007, 11:40 AM

OOhhhh, I get to do DX's! I have to give a 10, it's too amazing a setup, too many nice cymbals, and too gorgeous a wood to give it anything but.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/bmachold/Drums07003.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/bmachold/Band06007.jpg

MeaninglessPhoto

10-12-2007, 11:44 AM

8/10

Great finish and setup

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/acheronsfall_999/Drums%20and%20Guitars/drums.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/acheronsfall_999/Drums%20and%20Guitars/drumsdrv.jpg

Beetleman

10-12-2007, 04:51 PM

7.5/10
+ to the refinish
+ to the rack setup

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/beetman7/DSCF1009-1.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/beetman7/DSCF10031.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-12-2007, 05:22 PM

8/10
+cymbals
+pedals
-minus tom placement
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_1730.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_1731.jpg
PS:
Cymbal Specs as of RIGHT now
14" New Beats
16" A Custom Crash
20" Vintage Zildjian Crash
19" Armand Ride
20" Ping Ride
8" Paiste Accent
Z Custom isn't being used.
:)

DrummerJonny

10-12-2007, 06:33 PM

8/10

low rack tom, new beats

first one is current setup

http://a539.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_94846d758c67f1926cd8d8788f119912.jpg

http://a478.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_fb3bdf2a81d320f67a51f37d01c49925.jpg

Undisco Kidd

10-12-2007, 08:09 PM

-color
-crash way to the left 10 feet away
-lamb of god
-cymbals. paiste. ew.

5.5/10

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/talesofakiddfunkadelic/Drums/IMG_1318.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/talesofakiddfunkadelic/Drums/IMG_1216.jpg

PandaDrummer

10-12-2007, 08:19 PM

7.5/10
+istanbul's
+comfy setup
+evans heads
-fyberskin

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/DSC00078.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/IMGP0765.jpg

zfzgg

10-12-2007, 09:01 PM

It appears I was entirely skipped :(.

7/10

+ Nice cymbals
+ Simple setup
- Snare drum is ugly
- Finish is a little uninspiring

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9048/kit2hm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1622/kitkituc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sponer

10-12-2007, 09:14 PM

8/10

Real nice clean set up. I like the finish too, but I'm not too big on black hardware. Your kit pulls it off pretty nicely though.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b183/tamadrumer/new/1.jpg

Nothing fancy about the finish...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b183/tamadrumer/new/3.jpg

ofDooM

10-12-2007, 09:50 PM

9.5/10

I effing love that setup. All the little wierd things give it character, which I like.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/WyrmDL/DSC01659.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/WyrmDL/DSC01662.jpg

CombatWombat3

10-12-2007, 09:57 PM

8/10
+like the side snare
-not a big fan of the cymbal placement

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/NHNwombat/Kit%20Pics/Noahdrums005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/NHNwombat/Kit%20Pics/Noahdrums001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/NHNwombat/Kit%20Pics/Noahdrums011.jpg

drummguy731

10-12-2007, 11:48 PM

8.5/10
+comfy toms
+ EAK Ride!
-some uncomfy cymbal placements

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/jimboman555/DSCN0347.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/jimboman555/DSCN0349.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-13-2007, 04:14 AM

is it allowed to rate a second time?. to see what other people would rate your set?

zfzgg

10-13-2007, 07:17 AM

[IMG]But, massive props to you Zfzgg for the Ufip crash, did you get that from The Drum Shop?

I surely did not. It's just a cheap 'Primo' cymbal (a ~20" ride), o which I have never seen in The Drum Shop.

I actually bought it with a matching set of ~14" hats from a friend, for $30! A bit of a steal considering they now make up half the cymbals on my kit! :P.

Just for interest's sake:

Hats: ~14" Ufip Primo top / 14" Sabian XS20 top
Left side ride: ~20" Ufip Primo
Main ride: 20" Sabian XS20

I love it, the Ufips are fierce and aren't afraid to let out a roar. The Sabians are, by comparison, clean and mild, whilst still seeming just complex enough to allow me to appreciate them. Combined, I get the best of both worlds! The two rides are an odd couple, but seem to approve of eachother's company, and the combination of hats I've got going is just amazing: Sharp and crisp when closed, washy and spicy when opened, with a lovely slosh.
-And the crash sound on the Ufips is just deadly! I really hated the sound when my friend had these cymbals, but after taking them home I've come to love them for what they are. I never thought I could live with a crash sound like that, but hey, I like it now ;).

Lying on the floor beside my set (Don't call me crazy for this, please):

15" Zildjian A thin crash (Nice, lovely for some applications).
14" Sabian XS20 Hihat Bottom
~14" Ufip Primo Hihat Bottom
~14" junk cymbal
16" Sabian XS20 medium-thin crash

Mostly usable cymbals, in their own way. However, I think I've developed a love for larger cymbals that will not likely go away for a long while.

Other fun facts:
-The Ufips are extremely inconsistent in thickness. Looking at the edge of the cymbal, the thickness varies by a huge amount, every few inches. This, whilst being a sign of shoddiness, is probably one of the biggest factors contributing to the cymbal's odd sound.
-The Ufips are cast cymbals and heavily hammered, which seems unusual for budget cymbals.
-20" Hihats are undeniably intriguing, if somewhat impractical in size and sound. heh.

------

Short answer; no.

zfzgg

10-13-2007, 07:31 AM

is it allowed to rate a second time?. to see what other people would rate your set?

Ahh, I'd say wait for a few more pages, to give everyone else a chance first.

Panopticon

10-13-2007, 07:38 AM

Lets keep it to once per page.

Also, if a kit comes up that you've already rated, please don't rate it and let someone else do it.

-TGP-

10-13-2007, 02:05 PM

drummguy731

8/10
+ Cymbals
+ Setup/Simplicity
- Cymbal Height

Forgive me being in this picture, hahaha.
This is one of the better pictures of my drums.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/-TheGlassPrison-/Drums/Scott3.jpg

and

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/-TheGlassPrison-/Drums/ScottsDrums.jpg

Stuff looks at wierd angles due to the fisheye.

Cymbals from left to right...

13" HHX Groove Hats
17" A Custom Projection Crash
10" Legacy Splash
20" HHX Power Ride
18" Vault Crash (with chain)

Snarz

10-13-2007, 02:10 PM

What finish is that called?

-TGP-

10-13-2007, 02:12 PM

Tama Starclassic Performer
Dark Cherry Fade

maniac0796

10-13-2007, 02:13 PM

8/10

Nice kit, nice setup, very clean, but not a fan of the camera shots.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/fbb_maniac/2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/fbb_maniac/P8310203.jpg

-TGP-

10-13-2007, 02:14 PM

I loose 2 point's for the photo?!
Awww

maniac0796

10-13-2007, 02:16 PM

I loose 2 point's for the photo?!
Awww

And the fact I don't like either of your pedals, or your cymbals :p

-TGP-

10-13-2007, 02:24 PM

Who could hate the HS-1100? It's the best thing i've ever set my left foot on.
I agree though, My bass drum pedal is terrible.
I wish I had photo's of the other cymbals I have/used that night!
20" Legacy Ride and a 20" AA dry ride.

ace76543

10-13-2007, 02:41 PM

My bad.

- Black sticks :p

lol what's wrong with black sticks? i love em. they look so cool after a day or two

fishbulb

10-13-2007, 03:00 PM

To maniac: 7/10

I'm not a fan of the offset toms, there is an empty space of no cymbals to the right which looks weird. Also the lower end cymbals don't help.
I do, however, like the finish and the lugs. Looks sweet.

http://marc.davidzych.com/newaugust/behind.jpg
http://marc.davidzych.com/heavyride/side.jpg
Note: Two different setups, judge on the one you like better.

InDreamsIDance

10-13-2007, 03:03 PM

maniac0796

8/10
+ setup
+ ride cymbal
- splash placement

bad pictures, can't really get anything decent...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/reflection84/picture1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/reflection84/dos.jpg

EDIT: i think we posted at the same time :)

fishbulb:
9/10
love the setup and the cymbal placement.
i really like the finish aswell.

crazyguy832

10-13-2007, 06:37 PM

8/10
+moar cowbell!!!
+simplicity
-purple tambourine (liek wut?)
-finish

A better camera would probably do the finish more justice but, as it is, it looks kinda fugly.

:smash:

Anyways...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/Drums022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/Drums023.jpg

Still waiting for that damn tom. You can guess where it'd go.

maniac0796

10-14-2007, 04:34 AM

Panopticon

10-14-2007, 08:30 AM

3/10.

+...

- You've made one of Mapex's only good finishes look ugly
- 4 up just looks crap
- you need to change your heads
- Your hats are in china
- It's a mapex, and the only person's mapex I'm allowed to say nice things about is jays, because IT IS the only nice Mapex I've seen
- Looks uncomfortable

All views expressed are those of Mainac0796 and can interpreted in whichever way you feel. Maniac0796 cannot be held responsible for any adverse

<3

Maniac didn't post a kit for me to rate so....

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/100_4712.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/HPIM0792.jpg

Pretty bad pic of the finish but oh well.

also maniac...this pretty much saves you:

- No complaining about the ratings people gave you. It's in their opinion.

ThatOneDrummer

10-14-2007, 12:33 PM

jay, your kit BEGS for a second bass drum
I know you just spent a lot of money on it and everything, but still

I hope to have new pics of my Ludwig soon...havent taken any in ages

Panopticon

10-14-2007, 01:18 PM

A second bass drum is an idea i've been toying with. I don't think i would ever gig with two though. I've been thinking of getting an 18 or 24" bass drum to chuck on the right side. Only problem is it would render my double pedal useless. I don't really wanna put it on the left because it's crowded as it is.

If i were to get a second bass drum it would be an aux on the right side with a single and my main bass would be on the left with a lefty double bass pedal.

maniac0796

10-14-2007, 03:24 PM

Jay, your kit begs for a cleaning!

Panopticon

10-14-2007, 03:52 PM

Jay, your kit begs for a dusting!

yes

t'will be done eventually.

I like how the dust dampens the sound of the drums though...rounds out the tone.

slim_jim147

10-14-2007, 07:31 PM

Maniac didn't post a kit for me to rate so....

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/100_4712.jpg

8.5/10
+ Mapex
+ Double Bass
+ 5 toms
- Finish
- Cymbales Placement

Here's Mine
(There is a wind chimes next to the floor toms, and a jambé on the left side of the kit that we can't see,(and a cymbal on the wall but don't care about that one))(and there is no more O ring on the snare drum)
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/6987/sideviewfz1.jpg

And Only Look to this pic for the finish, My kit is not like that anymore
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6586/cotviewja4.jpg

santi3hg

10-14-2007, 08:02 PM

6/10
+1 up and 2 down I like
+all those snazzy jam blocks
+congas to your left!
-finish, sorry but I love to see grain in the finishes
-cymbal placements. seems to be just everywhere.

I haven't posted pics of my kit in a while and I don't have new pics really but here I go:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/santi3hg1/0407071724a.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/santi3hg1/0407071724.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/santi3hg1/101_0182.jpg

Last pic is with my Musashi Oak Snare.

And a pic showing the finish:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/santi3hg1/101_0179.jpg

crazyguy832

10-14-2007, 08:13 PM

3/10.

+...

- You've made one of Mapex's only good finishes look ugly
- 4 up just looks crap
- you need to change your heads
- Your hats are in china
- It's a mapex, and the only person's mapex I'm allowed to say nice things about is jays, because IT IS the only nice Mapex I've seen
- Looks uncomfortable

All views expressed are those of Mainac0796 and can interpreted in whichever way you feel. Maniac0796 cannot be held responsible for any adverse feelings to the comments held in this post.
I agree with you entirely, just really felt like saying this:

The finish is impossible to photograph properly. The way it changes on angle, with the light... unless I took about 30 photographs in different lighting with different camera settings, it wouldn't look anything close to what it does in real life.

4 up is weird without a floor, I agree. But once I get that, 4-up 1-down is epic as hell.

My hats are very comfortable there. They're much closer than they seem and they're very comfortable to play with either hands and I can still use the foot pedal properly.

I'm going to ignore that one.

Can't bash it 'til ya try it!

:smash:

DxRocker

10-15-2007, 02:42 AM

To santi3hq:

7/10

Loving the simplicity. Great setup to, looks like a fun little thingy to play on.

I think the finish makes it look a bit "plastic" though, not a fan.

http://users.telenet.be/Drums/DXdrivershot.JPG

Finish is a simple purple wrap

Chippy569

10-15-2007, 10:56 AM

DX's Rockstar DX getup: 9/10.
Great sizes, wonderful placement. A bit cymbal heavy/redundant. that's a fugly purple. great snare. nice hat stand, too.

Ravens in a multitude of setups...
http://www.inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Ravens/Front/Front18.jpg

(current setup)
http://www.inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Ravens/Mangini/Front1.jpg

an_original_name

10-15-2007, 03:12 PM

Chippy's Kit: 8/10

Loving the finish on your kit. A few of the cymbals look a little far away for my liking (although I'm only 5"6" and i like everything nice and compact). Not too keen on the tom placement either.

Pearl Export black wrap.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/an_original_name/kit1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/an_original_name/kit2.jpg

Drum Phil

10-15-2007, 03:23 PM

5/10

I dislike the left crash placement and cymbal and tom heights.
I like the nice pretty cymbals.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/HDR.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6073-01.jpg

ant_182

10-15-2007, 03:23 PM

7/10

+Nice comfy Set up
+Decent Sticks
+Nice Cymbals
+Decent Heads
+Looks cool lol
-Nylon Tips
- Pedals/Possibly Hardware
-I've gone off black wraps lol
EDIT :to ann original name

Phils:
8/10
+Ear Protection
+Cymbal Collection
+VF Sticks
+Cool looking hats
+Percussion Rig
+Comfy Set up
-Finish (IMO)
-Tom (dont like toms like that - How it is mounted)

Mine...
Current Set Up. Black wrap/red hardware. and black "stain" chrome hardware :)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j17/ant_182/DSCN4139.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j17/ant_182/DSCN4154.jpg

Drum Phil

10-15-2007, 03:29 PM

Its a snare on a snare stand mate ;)

I also hate black wraps.

ant_182

10-15-2007, 03:38 PM

I was on about the 13??? Tom. Sorry. The jungle snares interesting. :) But I dont like toms mounted as floor toms like that lol. :) I'm getting a purple kit soon :P

Drum Phil

10-15-2007, 03:48 PM

Ah. I wouldnt do it if i had enough toms to go 10, 12, 14, 16.

I want some sort of fade or marbel effect on my next kit i reckon.

ant_182

10-15-2007, 03:54 PM

I was going to get emerald to black fade or purple to black fade, but I changed mymind :(

Drum Phil

10-15-2007, 04:06 PM

Im after one of these with satin hardware. Not sure which yet:

http://www.pearleurope.com/mediafiles/images/uploaded/1202_tamoscubablue.jpg
http://www.pearleurope.com/mediafiles/images/uploaded/1204_teal-tamo-copy.jpg

Or marbleized blue.

ant_182

10-15-2007, 04:17 PM

First one by far

Drum Phil

10-15-2007, 04:24 PM

At the moment im edging towards the 3rd but i couldnt find a decent picture.

Panopticon

10-15-2007, 04:38 PM

- Keep discussion between pictures to a minimum.

plz.

Last kit was ants.

We_Love_Lime

10-15-2007, 04:42 PM

omg are you serious?

ThatOneDrummer

10-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Ant-
7/10
+ cymbal selection
+ snare drum
- red hardware on the bass
- mix matched toms (sorry, i just hate that. im sure it sounds good though)

mine (old pics but this is pretty much how the kit looks now):
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/Drumbum52/l_3f1b0b5a80a051a2e261986877d9d0-1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/Drumbum52/l_6138ce05150f53e941a6c6e122efaeee.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/Drumbum52/l_eb1c9a399253283134e80ff0d5808233.jpg
btw, the posters dont count in your rating

White

10-15-2007, 08:30 PM

This thread really lost it's purpose, now it's just chatter, lets get back on track here folks, great! lol

Onedrummer, I give you an 8/10
+Cymbals
+Placement
-Chrome Snare (hate the look of those haha)

but +1 for taking the thread back to it's home.

So ThatOneDrummer 9/10! lol. Atta Boy

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/drummer54321/Picture006.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/drummer54321/Picture001.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/drummer54321/Picture002.jpg

The Older set up (no, that's not the updated kit guys haha)

We_Love_Lime

10-15-2007, 08:38 PM

How do you hit those floor toms?
Or do you not, and they're just there for looks

White

10-15-2007, 09:05 PM

Nah the pic is wierd haha also I set those up quickly cause it was about to rain, and it was still not bad to play, I use the two toms most lol.

Ill Mitch

10-15-2007, 09:13 PM

White: 6/10

+ Finish
+ 1 up 2 down
- Cymbals
- Lack of things to hit towards the center of your kit (or more simply put, the setup)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/illmitch123/Behind-Angle.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/illmitch123/Front.jpg

Bonham#1!

10-15-2007, 10:31 PM

Ive said it before, will say gen, looks odd...

EchoMuse

10-15-2007, 10:48 PM

IllMitch

7/10
+ Finish
+ Cymbals
- Layout~ Just seems really awkward with those sizes, and spaced out, also cymbals seem weirdly angled to my preference.

http://a27.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/8/l_9f93b9f2f8ac920b769419da7cf0ce3a.jpg
http://a225.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_b183246956b82378968c2ac1c46df5d8.jpg

Bad quality pictures, but could be worse. Some things are a little out of order from playing, and not moving anything back after moving around. Finish is just a plain black, save for the one floor tom, which is like a creme or vintaged looking white.

Berk

10-15-2007, 11:05 PM

8/10

+Sick Setup
+Ill cymbals
+pedal setup is messed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/berk11/PA120050.jpg

LoneStarDrummer

10-15-2007, 11:50 PM

7/10
-lame bass head
-motorcycle is driving on ride cymbal. that is uncalled for.
-emo
+nice finish
+big inflatable ball
-ball is pink (negates previous comment)

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3937/10er1.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8729/85086227lz3.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5230/12110975ml9.jpg

Panopticon

10-16-2007, 01:24 AM

It's almost 2:30 so i made a new setup...

so to Your name here...

10/10...upon thinking about it for a good 5 minutes, i don't think there is a single thing about your kit i do not like. It's amazing. Everything is setup in a comfortable position. I think i would be right at home on that kit despite being left-handed.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/HPIM0794.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/HPIM0795.jpg

ian1988

10-16-2007, 02:54 AM

8/10

Everything looks fairly accessable.. and easy to play..

Mine:

http://file035a.bebo.com/13/large/2007/09/08/11/18401733a5497804622l.jpg
http://file035a.bebo.com/13/large/2007/09/08/11/18401733a5497804730l.jpg
http://file035a.bebo.com/13/large/2007/09/08/11/18401733a5497804834l.jpg

Only thing missing atm was my 7" Max Splash... which goes between the hi hats and crash!

crazyguy832

10-16-2007, 07:05 AM

7/10
+Mapex
+Feet in picture
+Cymbales
-Tom placement (I know some people like it... I've tried it... have not liked it at all)
~owning a 7" splash (liek wut? can you even hear that thing with earplugs on?)

Older setup (kinda, haha):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/Picture002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/Picture003.jpg

innerlo2

10-16-2007, 07:51 AM

5/10

- can you use the hats? I mean like open and close them..
- Murdering the heads
- The hi-hat pedal you CAN use does nothing.
- I'd hit my knee all over that cowbell. So you lose points for scraping my knee.
- My other knee would get hurt trying to use the left kick pedal.

=( Don't mean to sound mean, I'm not a mean guy. It's just that your set is the most difficult to play set I think I've seen in years. Almost like you are trying to make things harder?

Anywho, someone can trash mine now. It's only fair!
Setup.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/xurben/paulsdrums.jpg
Finish and such.
http://a772.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_65b580163938a234e843145146e0e813.jpg

http://a820.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/74/l_50ca6998a01ca2ada676f9b9b92c5afb.jpg

Video of said kit can be found here www.myspace.com/luminoth

Chippy569

10-16-2007, 10:52 AM

nice finish, nice snare, good picks on the cymbals. bad pics o the kit though so i can't comment on setup.

here's a bit o' Chippy history for y'all
http://inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Stagestar/Front/Front12.jpg

http://inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Stagestar/Top/Top13.jpg

http://inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Stagestar/Drivers/Drivers9.jpg

http://inkinc.hostedz.com/images/drums/Stagestar/Right/Right17.jpg

Obelisk

10-16-2007, 11:07 AM

innerlo2

7/10

+ setup / configuration
+ floor tom sizes
+ cymbal selection
+ finish
- china placement
- pins on snare
- picolo snare as main.
- drawings on floor tom

Almost current setup: (been using my 18" kick for a couple months now)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/jeremydrury/Drums_OH-1.jpg

Finish... grain of wood comes through on this b+w more than any other color pic I have:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/jeremydrury/GTSCloseup.jpg

and in daylight:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/jeremydrury/blackcheep.jpg

And always, for fun... full kit pre-A Customs, (they replaced the AAX Studio's)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/jeremydrury/Drums_OH2.jpg

Chippy569

10-16-2007, 11:15 AM

just a comment obi, you might want to get those mics closer to the centers of the drums because when the capsules are that close to the edge they'll pick up a lot of the high-freq. whinyness that comes from the outer edge of the drum.

Obelisk

10-16-2007, 11:42 AM

Chippy... you're funny. And right. Notice that there is no mic on the 2nd floor... that pic was taken before we started getting sounds and mics were adjusted.

:thumb:

Chippy569

10-16-2007, 11:48 AM

;) i was just looking at that snare mic and shuddering slightly inside. :D

JIRONS

10-16-2007, 11:49 AM

9/10
+ Custom drum co./ incredible finish
+ Cymbal placement (first and third photos, way too many cymbals 3rd. photo)
+ Good hardware
- Heads need to be replaced

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff193/rocketfuel_2007/Gretsch.jpg

^^Not my kit, just curious what you guys think.
It is a refinished 60's Gretsch (12-16-22, and 14x6.5 Black Beuty)

Here's my kit...

Yamaha Oak Custom, 12-16-22, 14x6 Black Panther

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff193/rocketfuel_2007/CANON031.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff193/rocketfuel_2007/CANON023.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff193/rocketfuel_2007/CANON031.jpg

herostyle

10-16-2007, 02:22 PM

9/10
+Love the finish
+Nice cymbals :)
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff180/herostyle420/drums002.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff180/herostyle420/drums001.jpg

Chippy569

10-16-2007, 02:25 PM

7, nice drums, can't comment on the cymbals since they're not in the pic, shoddy throne, and your toms tilt away from each other. new heads won't hurt!

my stagestars got skipped over, someone can go back and comment on that.

the_pure_drummer

10-16-2007, 02:35 PM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/trecoolisawsome/DSC00091.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/trecoolisawsome/DSC00092-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/trecoolisawsome/DSC00093.jpg

herostyle

10-16-2007, 02:58 PM

Retarded Chipple

10-17-2007, 02:33 PM

Pure, 7/10.

The splash and crash look perhaps a little hard to play like that...

What did you use to mount you cowbell and jamblock like that?

I might have a go at this....see what happens....shame I only have some old phone pics :(

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/smurfinjoe/26-06-07_1528.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/smurfinjoe/26-06-07_1513.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/smurfinjoe/26-06-07_1537.jpg

White

10-17-2007, 03:14 PM

What kind of kit is that? I like your set up too.

crazyguy832

10-17-2007, 09:09 PM

9.7/10

If that was what I had, it's almost exactly how I'd set it up. Kit looks nice and all. Only real fault is the jamblock positioning. It's kind of a... "liek wut!?" thing. Stab that thing onto a pedal!

Hehe... some of you may remember this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/IMG_1497-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/IMG_1504.jpg

We_Love_Lime

10-17-2007, 09:25 PM

that is scary crazy.

Bonham#1!

10-17-2007, 10:05 PM

CoooooOoOoOoOoOoooooooooool

LoneStarDrummer

10-17-2007, 11:14 PM

it's crazyguy832 crazy!1!!11!!1! :smash:

*lame

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-21-2007, 04:32 AM

to crazyguy: 6/10

+ nice finish
+ new beats
- how cool it may look, the tom in the middle seems VERY uncomfy
- drums:cymbals isn't really ok
- stock heads

:P.. I'm assuming this is an old setup of yours seeing that you said 'some of you may remember this' ?

my kit again.. and yes, I've got a new throne, and G2'S on the way =).

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/66.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/88.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/7.jpg

I0ve heard some peopel b!tch about my cymbal heights.. I'm a FAIRLY tall guy, and i sit high up.. the cymbals are for me on shoulder height.

Aaron

10-21-2007, 04:42 AM

Chev 8.5/10:
- I'd get different heads
- I'd have the 14" around on the other side in a 14, 16 combo
+ Nice cymbals and a nice rack

ME:

http://a24.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_399ea6ddb21bd239c3e74037a9fdfbd7.jpg

http://a415.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/68/l_d8003eee6bbc6ec26f168b3fa9baf14e.jpg

http://a577.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_04d8f77a0b6f3ed4e86514c366128748.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-21-2007, 05:00 AM

read what i said about the heads ;).. G2's on the way :P

Aaron

10-21-2007, 05:01 AM

Woo!

Retarded Chipple

10-21-2007, 07:56 AM

9.7/10

If that was what I had, it's almost exactly how I'd set it up. Kit looks nice and all. Only real fault is the jamblock positioning. It's kind of a... "liek wut!?" thing. Stab that thing onto a pedal!

Woah, I wasn't expecting such a high score. Thanks man :)

The jamblock is ok for me cos I play it open handed and I couldn't really put it on a pedal cos I'm not quite at the left foot clave level yet haha.

We_Love_Lime

10-21-2007, 08:22 AM

One time I played left foot clave on my high hat.

Retarded Chipple

10-21-2007, 08:49 AM

I've tried that too actually. It's not really THAT hard. I just don't think I'd do it well enough or often enough to justify having a pedal mounted jamblock.

We_Love_Lime

10-21-2007, 11:01 AM

That makes sense.
I thought you were saying "I'm not going to get a left foot jamblock, because I don't know how to play clave"
or soemthing
I don't know what I thought
I had to wake up early to go to Chuch.

Mirror.Circuit

10-21-2007, 12:42 PM

Snarz

10-21-2007, 12:46 PM

How you like those new beats?

Mirror.Circuit

10-21-2007, 12:58 PM

Oh man,I love my New Beats.
The only other pair of hats I want is either some K's or HHX's,just for something darker.
Other than that,I don't think i'll ever need another pair.
Seafroggys can back me up on that.

Snarz

10-21-2007, 01:12 PM

Very versatile?

Mirror.Circuit

10-21-2007, 01:36 PM

Veryyyyyyyyy versatile.
They're loud enough for metal or punk,but quiet enough for subtle stuff too.

crazyguy832

10-21-2007, 01:55 PM

I wouldn't mind some nice HHX hats myself, or even those K Custom Hybrid hats.

Mirror.Circuit

10-21-2007, 01:57 PM

Yeah.
Someone should rate that setup.
It's different than the one I have posted on the first page.

_Austin_

10-21-2007, 03:31 PM

To Aaron:
9.5/10
+Cymbals
+Cymbal Setup
- Finish

Sorry for the dark pictures,the flash on my camera has died or something.
Cymbals are 14" New Beats,20" Ping Ride,20" 1972 Zildjian A Crash,8" zxt Flash Splash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2679.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2681.jpg

7/10

+toms seems nicely placed
+cymbals too
+nice cymbals
-I cant see anything else!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/DSC01057.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/DSC00980-1.jpg

PandaDrummer

10-21-2007, 05:54 PM

+love the setup
+awesome cymbals
+nice micing, very natural sounding im assuming
-ride mounted on bassdrum :(
8/10

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/setup3.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/setup2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/setup1.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-21-2007, 06:17 PM

7/10

+toms seems nicely placed
+cymbals too
+nice cymbals
-I cant see anything else!

Ahh,I know.
The flash on my camera is screwed up,and the lights in my basement combined with the tiny window in the basement only get me that much brightness.
=[
I'm working on it,though.

ygokazuki

10-21-2007, 09:21 PM

9/10
+awesome finish
+cool sizes
-hi tom and ride flatness...how do you ride on that?
http://a616.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_a177d638ca88bb5273a9394e5182f4ff.jpg

_Austin_

10-22-2007, 05:08 AM

Ahh,I know.
The flash on my camera is screwed up,and the lights in my basement combined with the tiny window in the basement only get me that much brightness.
=[
I'm working on it,though.

I'm not keen on flashes from cameras, the shadows really look terrible...

Try putting 2 or 3 lamps (with the shades on) around the room, don't use the flash, and re-post your set, i bet it'd look tons better

Mirror.Circuit

10-22-2007, 10:06 AM

Hmm.
I'd need some tables or something too.
I'll do it today and repost them,then you can re-rate it?

Vannaroth

10-22-2007, 10:44 AM

8/10 everything looks nice and comfortable, and micing is always a bonus

http://i22.tinypic.com/2i8gg3r.jpg

http://i24.tinypic.com/dmfpkj.jpg

http://i21.tinypic.com/16063up.gif

http://i22.tinypic.com/vsg8zk.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-22-2007, 11:21 AM

This is a repost for _Austin_,I'll let someone else rate Vanny's.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2689.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2688.jpg

Vannaroth

10-22-2007, 11:23 AM

This is a repost for _Austin_,I'll let someone else rate Vanny's.

We both know that won't happen :(.

Mirror.Circuit

10-22-2007, 11:26 AM

If you want me to,I'll rate it.

Drum Phil

10-22-2007, 11:30 AM

Vanny:

9/10

+ Nice setup
+ Nice cymbals
+ Elims
- Export

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6074-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6073-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/HDR.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-22-2007, 11:34 AM

Thank you Phil.
Now where's Austin.

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-23-2007, 04:42 PM

ygokazuki is that the limited edition gretsch?? I'm judging by it's finish it is :O..

_Austin_

10-23-2007, 05:29 PM

ygokazuki

10-23-2007, 09:49 PM

ygokazuki is that the limited edition gretsch?? I'm judging by it's finish it is :O..
say what? limited edition? it's this...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Drums-Catalina-Club-Mod-4Piece-Shell-Pack?sku=445677
damn prices went down a bit after I bought it, the red/black is $150 less! looks cooler too...damn me and my hasty decisions. lol

60 Hertz Jig

10-23-2007, 11:04 PM

Phil:
9/10
++China placement
+Variety
-Jungle Snare placement

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5899/smallp1010654ct6.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8359/minip1210217ht1.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-23-2007, 11:31 PM

Hey,

Not too keen on the positioning of the hats... but double pedals require a touch of extra space.

Also the crash is weirdly angled for my tastes. But its whatever you prefer.

i'l give it an extra notch because i can see it now and i cant pick at anthing other than what i've already said :)

8/10
Yeah,i'm used to the hats being that far now.
As for the crash,it's a crash/ride,so I can't have it as flat as I normally would if I ride it.

Panopticon

10-24-2007, 01:26 AM

+ Tom setup
+ Cymbal Setup
- Finish (would like it if it had more of a sparkle)

8/10

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0007.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0011.jpg

alvyn

10-24-2007, 06:25 AM

+ for having a simple 4 piece
+ for having a neat/tidy setup
- for having no damned flaws that i can point out

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/alvyn/Image068.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/alvyn/af36b97a.jpg

sorry this is the only angle I could get of my kit... its in a rather small practice area. first one's with my double pedals, with one crash less. second one's with my single pedal and some other add ons.

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-24-2007, 02:47 PM

say what? limited edition? it's this...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Drums-Catalina-Club-Mod-4Piece-Shell-Pack?sku=445677
damn prices went down a bit after I bought it, the red/black is $150 less! looks cooler too...damn me and my hasty decisions. lol

o i thought it was, but sorry to dissapoint you, it's not the on ei meant.. in our local music store they have this gretsch in the same finish as you do, only gold/black.. it's fenomenal.. but not nearly as fenomenal as it sounds.. and it's 2000+ euros.. I guess other series/wood etc with just the same finish

White

10-24-2007, 03:24 PM

+ for having a simple 4 piece
+ for having a neat/tidy setup
- for having no damned flaws that i can point out
.

You never actually gave a rating outta 10 lol.

alvyn

10-25-2007, 01:53 AM

You never actually gave a rating outta 10 lol.
whoops =/ i'd give it an 8.5/10... -1.5 for the lack of flaws :P

Panopticon

10-25-2007, 06:46 AM

no fckin fair...

lol alvyn your post count is (pro-mark) 747

alvyn

10-25-2007, 01:07 PM

no fckin fair...

lol alvyn your post count is (pro-mark) 747

+0.5 for the observation, -0.5 because I use promark 5ASWs heehee. :chug:

green242

10-28-2007, 09:41 AM

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i83/green242/71_1.jpg
mmmmmm, purple stars..
What yo gize tink??
I coudnt rely get the angels I wonted... so leike..Dont disss dat

60 Hertz Jig

10-28-2007, 12:44 PM

mmmmmm, purple stars..
What yo gize tink??
I coudnt rely get the angels I wonted... so leike..Dont disss dat

Learn to type.

the_pure_drummer

10-28-2007, 01:07 PM

I think he was being slightly sarcastic there dude.

green242

10-28-2007, 02:28 PM

Learn to type.

Haha
Repped! +1

Panopticon

10-29-2007, 03:55 PM

Just to keep it alive...

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0026.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0019.jpg

green242

10-29-2007, 05:19 PM

New drum? Last I seen your kit was a 6 piece?

Mirror.Circuit

10-29-2007, 06:27 PM

The 16" Floor Tom is new.

green242

10-29-2007, 06:52 PM

Well.. ETP2.. I can't find any flaws in your kit, and your setup is nice and original.. But I do give you -.25 for not having those aux hats on your nice kit!
Nice man. I remember when you were bitchin about your old kit, and never had much to work with, now you got a MONSTER!... Well, real nice size anyway!
soo.. 9.75 ETP2

Mirror.Circuit

10-29-2007, 07:46 PM

He does have the aux hats on his kit.
They're just to the right of the floor tom.

green242

10-29-2007, 08:42 PM

Ahhh, I see em. What an arse I am... Well hell. It's a 10 then?

puppet.master

10-29-2007, 10:45 PM

8
+sextacular finish
+ lol same earmuffs as me :D
+even though its not pictured your snare collection
- dusty cymbals
- placement of smallest tom

heres mine
took pics today even though its really hard to take pics for my it

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/puppet_master_72/IMG_0510.jpg
and one to show off my various finishes

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/puppet_master_72/IMG_0513.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-30-2007, 08:24 AM

+ SEXCI-a$$ finish on the snare
+ triangle toms/snare setup
+ those beaters are brutal ^^
+ overall nice kit =)
that ride, despite the placement looks old :D, must sound schmexci as hell =)
- splash placement
- angled floortom.. it looks uncomfy :/.
- placement of the rides.. one way too far on the right, one right under the crash

7/10

here's mine again =) (don't b!tch about me looking weirdin this pic .. i do =P i got a haircut so.. =)

and for the ones who didn't know.. new throne is present, and new heads on the way (G2's)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/33.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/7.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/88.jpg

Mirror.Circuit

10-30-2007, 03:35 PM

puppet.master's ride is an earth ride,which is made to look like that.
just so you know.

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-30-2007, 04:13 PM

puppet.master's ride is an earth ride,which is made to look like that.
just so you know.

hmm, i know what earth rides look like, but i didn't realize that was an earth ride.. sorry for that :). Only I thought earthrides would have been slightly less 'actually old' looking :).

Mirror.Circuit

10-30-2007, 04:21 PM

I figured you did,but the ones i've seen look exactly like that.

puppet.master

10-30-2007, 10:44 PM

- splash placement
- angled floortom.. it looks uncomfy :/.
- placement of the rides.. one way too far on the right, one right under the crash

i flattend the floor tom onec, kept bashing my fingys on it playing my aux hats

the ride looks alot farther away in that pic than it is thought any closer right now and it would be hitting my small tom or covering it up

i definatly do want a new splash placement though its ctually pretty comfy with it there any suggestions

sexy kit btw

crazyguy832

10-31-2007, 07:15 AM

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-31-2007, 08:31 AM

Try moving your ride over your bass drum. Crazy comfy there. Move your aux hats more to the right, since I highly doubt you use them as much as your ride.

For that splash, try sticking it right between your two rack toms.

exactly..

puppet.master

10-31-2007, 09:55 AM

crazyguy832

10-31-2007, 12:53 PM

Gets in the way? Interesting............. wait..... what? How, exactly? Pull it back so that just the edge of the splash is over the tom. It really shouldn't get in the way.

maniac0796

10-31-2007, 01:15 PM

I like you kit Chev. Nice clean setup.

Not a fan of the cymbal height of flatness.

9/10

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/fbb_maniac/Rightside.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

10-31-2007, 01:49 PM

everyone says that lol.. i sit rather high up.. they are on shoulder height!

ant_182

10-31-2007, 04:58 PM

everyone says that lol.. i sit rather high up.. they are on shoulder height!

Dude, what ride is that? How does it sound? Love the set up and cymbal collection +rep

Sabian4015

11-01-2007, 12:09 AM

Maniac- 7/10
+Cymbals ( from what i can see )
+Comfortable Toms
-Hats too close to toms
-Cymbal on throne ( sitting on cymbals are not good for them =D )

Alright here's mine

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j278/strom4015/DSC00605.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j278/strom4015/DSC00603.jpg

Excuse the bass drum head, I hit through it the other day and just turned it around and I'm going to order a new one. As for now though I'm using the hole as a makeshift port hole.

Permanent Solution

11-01-2007, 12:22 AM

6/10 Sabian

+Nifty left side effects set up
+Ride
+Good variety of sound for how few pieces you have
-Openness (I like tight setups)
-Not a fan of the finish

I haven't taken pics in a long while but eh:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/zeppelinfan2k3/Drumset/HPIM0401.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/zeppelinfan2k3/Drumset/HPIM0394.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/zeppelinfan2k3/Drumset/HPIM0402.jpg

PandaDrummer

11-01-2007, 07:11 AM

crazyguy832

11-01-2007, 07:13 AM

Edit: permanent solution

8.79/10
++hats behind snare
+very clean setup for the drums
+cymbals
-cymbal angles (namely, that Wuhan crash right in the middle)
-random boom arm with nothing on it

XD

Found pics of the old kit.... hehehe.

First two are for the setup (ah, open-handed... that was fun), third is to show off my leetz0rz bass drum.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/IMG_0788.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/IMG_0793.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/crazyguy832/IMG_0797.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

11-01-2007, 09:16 AM

Dude, what ride is that? How does it sound? Love the set up and cymbal collection +rep

a custom medium ride 20".. sounds very bright, yet pretty heavy (not too loud). nice ping, and a hella nice bell :).

Permanent Solution

11-01-2007, 11:29 AM

ant_182

11-01-2007, 05:31 PM

a custom medium ride 20".. sounds very bright, yet pretty heavy (not too loud). nice ping, and a hella nice bell :).

Nice, ever crashed it? Whats that like? I might look into one :)

:chug: Cheers dude

crazyguy832

11-01-2007, 08:06 PM

As a general rule of thumb, A Custom rides crash really well.

Aaron

11-01-2007, 08:41 PM

^ I rate it medium-well done.

Sabian4015

11-01-2007, 10:39 PM

KIT BUDDIES!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/profile.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/setup3.jpg

aw sweet man. Great kit, I like that shallow tom. It's funny I used to have my kit set up just like that but the ride was a little too far away from me so I used a boom.

Oh and awesome snare as well.

PandaDrummer

11-02-2007, 09:02 PM

thanks mang

\m/-CHeV-\m/

11-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Nice, ever crashed it? Whats that like? I might look into one :)

:chug: Cheers dude

yes I have.. it sound good but you need to hit it pretty hard for it to open up nicely, especially with slightly thicker rides such as my medium ride.. but when it does, wow..

ant_182

11-03-2007, 03:04 PM

I am looking into an A Custom ride now, might bid if I see one on ebay. But christmas is comming and thats always expensive:(

iDrum_a_drum

11-24-2007, 10:14 PM

here's mine
i know the cymbals arent great...but the drums are
i have other cymbals n stuff...but theyre on my old set

Yamaha Tour Custom
22x17 bass
10x8 rack tom
12x9 rack tom
16x16 floor tom
4x16 snare

20" Sabian B8 pro ride
16" Zildian ZXT Thin Crash
14" Sabian B8 Pro hats
12" Wuhan China
LP Cowbell
DW 7002 pedals

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8141/dsc02040df7.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6813/dsc02035bm0.jpg

Undisco Kidd

11-24-2007, 10:17 PM

5/10.

The Set is great. Love the color and everything. But the tom angles are kind of sloppy and awkward, same with the cymbals it seems. Not a fan of the wuhan/cowbell deal going on.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/talesofakiddfunkadelic/Drums/IMG_1500.jpg

We_Love_Lime

11-24-2007, 10:47 PM

I've got testicles.

Aaron

11-24-2007, 10:50 PM

8/10 [without knowing the kit type].
Things seem far away on your right.

Little Android Man

11-24-2007, 10:54 PM

9/10

Really great set. Cymbals are awesome, clean setup, and good head choice.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r128/sportzfan1307/DSCN1059.jpg

sorry for the dark picture.

Drum Phil

11-26-2007, 12:59 PM

7/10

Im not massively keen on some of the positions, or the tom angle but other than that its pretty spanky.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6477-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6480-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6485-01.jpg

Sorry, im being greedy and having 3 pics :p

Carn

11-26-2007, 02:30 PM

Phil:

8.5. great setup. I think I already said that once but anyways...something I would go for definetely (except the high chinas) How is that remote hihat working out? Still thinking about getting one.

(old pics but setup hasnt changed)

http://www.tinysites.com/SitesPublic/AllSites/0/00/55/90/mickeldaelmans971116/PublishPC/~Index.xml/Photos/640x480/2.jpg

http://www.tinysites.com/SitesPublic/AllSites/0/00/55/90/mickeldaelmans971116/PublishPC/~Index.xml/Photos/640x480/3.jpg

http://www.tinysites.com/SitesPublic/AllSites/0/00/79/19/mickeldaelmans243862/PublishPC/~Index.xml/Photos/640x480/3.jpg

Drum Phil

11-26-2007, 03:00 PM

Ive been using the RH2000 for a couple of years now and i adore it :)

Little Android Man

11-26-2007, 03:19 PM

7/10

Im not massively keen on some of the positions, or the tom angle but other than that its pretty spanky.

That pic makes the tom look a little more awkward than it is. I rose the snare so it is more even with the bottom of it. The depth also makes it a little harder to not give it a lot of angle.. but i like it with the angle so it's fine for me.

Anyways thanks :thumb:

Sponer

11-26-2007, 03:28 PM

@Carn: 8

+ Sonor
+ 8" 10" rack toms (looks like it)
- picture angles... I can't really see too well what's going on. Heh.

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1323/asdfgto5.jpg

We_Love_Lime

11-26-2007, 03:55 PM

What's up with your aux snare angle?

GooseFilms.net

11-26-2007, 04:09 PM

Gonna go ahead and give Sponer a 7. Love the arrangement, but you have a nice aux snare, 9000 and IC pedals, and your cymbal spread is mostly B8's? For shame.

NOTE: The Saluda hats will soon be replaced with a set of 14" Meinl Soundcaster Soundwave Hats which are in the mail.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/mentalsanityoff/driver.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/mentalsanityoff/Drum%20Stuff/DSCN1715-180.jpg

ED: Chippy gets a 10/10 because I love his drumset

Sponer

11-26-2007, 04:31 PM

What's up with your aux snare angle?

That's as high as that stand will go, so I angle the snare away from me a bit so I can still easily throw in rimshots without having the lower my arm.

edit: you can see the height better in this pic
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4087/picture1nq4.jpg

We_Love_Lime

11-26-2007, 06:59 PM

Oh
That makes sense.
I thought it was like
You only played traditional grip on your aux snare or something.

White

11-26-2007, 07:07 PM

you've never seen a snare angled away? lol, it's how I've kept mine for years now lol.

Sponer

11-26-2007, 07:42 PM

I angle my main snare away a bit too. I play mostly matched, but I have the thrown angled too. ;)

I've got a piece of wood under the one leg so the throne pushes me over the set in a way.

ace76543

11-26-2007, 09:08 PM

buddy rich buddy rich buddy rich

We_Love_Lime

11-26-2007, 09:41 PM

you've never seen a snare angled away? lol, it's how I've kept mine for years now lol.

Uhmmm
No

White

11-27-2007, 03:06 PM

buddy rich buddy rich buddy rich

he's the one I got the idea from years ago.

and Lime, you gotta get out more haha.

Vannaroth

11-27-2007, 06:03 PM

Too much talking not enough rating. Goosey gets 9/10 because his set is like well good, innit.

http://i13.tinypic.com/6teo8ih.jpg

PandaDrummer

11-27-2007, 06:58 PM

9.5/10 vanny!
had to minus a point cause i don't like cymbals mounted on kickdrums
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/DSC00135.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/DSC00136.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/DSC00137.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/corsicatx/DSC00139.jpg

MeaninglessPhoto

11-27-2007, 08:58 PM

7/10

+ for finish
+ for gong bass
- for tom size

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/acheronsfall_999/Drums%20and%20Guitars/IMG_4083.jpg

Little Android Man

11-27-2007, 09:07 PM

:O quality pics!?!?!

8.5/10

+sawblade, cowbells, and overall setup
-some of the cymbals aren't my fancy.

I just posted pics but i just wanted to rate sosomeone else can rate too.

MeaninglessPhoto

11-27-2007, 09:12 PM

lol nah. That pic is like 2 years old.

The hats werent mine and the sabian on the left side had holes and rivets in it, but not in that picture.

ant_182

11-28-2007, 07:17 AM

I love that snare panda

Panopticon

11-28-2007, 01:02 PM

I give MP a 9.5/10 because i fcking LOVE big kits, but some of those cymbals are just unacceptable:p

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0007.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0011.jpg

\m/-CHeV-\m/

11-28-2007, 03:51 PM

nice and clean, looks very comfy! nothing to say about this, just explain me one little thing: how the hell do you strike that bell properly? XD
9/10

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/88.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/7.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/Tamachev/55.jpg

GooseFilms.net

11-28-2007, 10:13 PM

havent you posted your kit like 5 times already?

ace76543

11-28-2007, 10:21 PM

more times = different reviews

ant_182

11-29-2007, 07:24 AM

word, do you actually play it?

Drum Phil

11-29-2007, 01:50 PM

8/10.

I like the general layout but you lost points for the pins and because i dislike tama.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6477-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6480-01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/IMG_6485-01.jpg

Tim

11-29-2007, 01:58 PM

9.9
i totally dig the setup and gear but ive always thought about how it looks like its so hard to hit those chinas.

Tim

11-29-2007, 02:00 PM

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b36/idiotrage/Picture010.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b36/idiotrage/Picture019.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b36/idiotrage/Picture009.jpg

static

11-29-2007, 02:01 PM

Use the image tag, yo.

Tim

11-29-2007, 02:03 PM

Use the image tag, yo.

yes i know. i had to copy url from my other thread because i was too lazy to go into PB.

Drum Phil

11-29-2007, 02:05 PM

They're easy to hit :) Just a simple flick of the wrist.

Panopticon

11-29-2007, 02:06 PM

9.9 because the 7 on those pedals should be a 5:)

Honestly. That kit is mofuggin hot. I am VERY jealous.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0032.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u143/enemytopublic2/DSCN0019.jpg

static

11-29-2007, 02:07 PM

yes i know. i had to copy url from my other thread because i was too lazy to go into PB.

image tag.

\m/-CHeV-\m/

11-29-2007, 02:07 PM

word, do you actually play it?

hell yeah.. If you want proof, go check out my youtube profile ;)

8/10.

I like the general layout but you lost points for the pins and because i dislike tama.

booohooo :P just because i still haven't got the money you bash me for my pins.. but yeah you have the right.. I got them replaced without being able to choose which heads I wanted after my set was covered in black dust after our studio nearly got up in fire..

Tim

11-29-2007, 02:08 PM

9.9 because the 7 on those pedals should be a 5:)

Honestly. That kit is mofuggin hot. I am VERY jealous.

hah. thanks. yeah ive been meaning to get the 5k's but i just havn't gotten around to it. i still like the feel of my 7's though so im in no rush.

Tim

11-29-2007, 02:09 PM

image tag.

yes. i did. as you can see. what im saying is i copied the url and just submitted it then went back to edit with the img tags. :angry:

static

11-29-2007, 02:11 PM

:naughty:

Panopticon

11-29-2007, 02:12 PM

rate it for beat it.

:)

static

11-29-2007, 02:18 PM

for?

green242

11-29-2007, 08:23 PM

rate it for beat it.
:)

Clean those!

Panopticon

11-29-2007, 08:24 PM

im very confused.

green242

11-29-2007, 08:30 PM

I didn't know what to say...

Panopticon

11-29-2007, 08:31 PM

you could have just rated my kit?

wes_jett2008

11-29-2007, 08:34 PM

Enemytopublic2...

9/10..That kit is awesome man,theres more there then I would know what to do with...crazy set up.

And now mine...and NO the toms are'nt angled as much as they look...:)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3054/c121893image0he7.jpg

green242

11-29-2007, 08:36 PM

you could have just rated my kit?

I didn't want to..
I thought you should clean them...
So i said
"Clean those!"

They are very nice tho man

Panopticon

11-29-2007, 08:38 PM

I didn't want to..
I thought you should clean them...
So i said
"Clean those!"

They are very nice tho man

oh ok i get it now...so why did you quote that post?

Little Android Man

11-29-2007, 08:39 PM

lmao you two just stfu k.

green242

11-29-2007, 08:41 PM

lmao you two just stfu k.

Hey man, where's the love? I'm not feelin it
oh ok i get it now...so why did you quote that post?

.... Uhhhhh... ...
.... Uhhhhhhhh.....
*Runs away *

Ex Xombie

12-01-2007, 11:01 PM

Wes Jet you get a 6.5. Even if your toms aren't that angeled to me they look to spaced apart and your crashes look high enough that's you'd have to jump for them and you snare/hi-hat placement looks weird. That's only my opinion however. I do like the unusual placement of your snare and the awkward lime green wrap. I also have to say I Hate SG's. Ah, oh well, one again solely my own opinion.

Anyways here's my kit

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p304/Edvan_Halen/DSCF0199.jpg

This is the most recent shot and the only actual difference now is that I threw on a Fyberskyn on the snare.

Procussion Set(Cringes)
22" Bass Drum
12" Tom
13" Tom (Not Shown)
16" Floor Tom

Dixon
12" Tom (Stripped Down to nothing, not shown)
16" Floor Tom (To the Left of Hi-Hats)

PDP
10" x 4" Piccolo Tom(Above Floor Tom)

13" x 6" DDrum Dominion Maple Snare

14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats
10" Paiste Signature Splash
14" HHX Studio Crash
20" A Zildjian Armand Ride

CB Cowbell

static

12-01-2007, 11:09 PM

specs

ace76543

12-02-2007, 12:02 AM

@ ex

7.5/10
+ cymbals
+snare
= 4pc
- cymbal placement
- i want to smash your kit with a baseball bat. i really don't know why. i like your kit, but i just..i dunno

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/ace76543/33410270.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j90/ace76543/33410271.jpg

crazyguy832

12-02-2007, 12:06 AM

O_O

Smash his kit? Smash your kit! No offence...

Dude... fix up... like... evereything...

Tom angles, cymbal positions, that stupid second kick drum... that kit is literally unplayable, man.

static

12-02-2007, 12:12 AM

.5/10
-Tom Angles
-Cymbal Angles
-Color
-Cymbals in general
-Heads
-Second Bass Drum
-The floor tom leg on your high floor tom
-Lack of bass drum reso heads
-It's a shitty pearl
+Sticks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/EulogyofAenima/DSCN5275.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/EulogyofAenima/DSCN5475.jpg

ace76543

12-02-2007, 12:28 AM

angles aren't ****ed up. i took the pic at a weird angle, and they look weird for some reason

-Tom Angles -see above
-Cymbal Angles -see above
-Color -pfft
-Cymbals in general -agreed
-Heads -agreed
-Second Bass Drum -agreed..kind of
-The floor tom leg on your high floor tom
-Lack of bass drum reso heads -.........
-It's a shitty pearl -fail
+Sticks

static

12-02-2007, 12:31 AM

The way you took the picture doesn't affect the shittiness of the angles.

And it is, in fact, a shity pearl.

ace76543

12-02-2007, 12:34 AM

pearls /= ****

they're on like a 45 degree angle..they're kinda high up, so i need them like that

whatever, it gets the job done, and they sound nice =D. i like them

static

12-02-2007, 12:37 AM

Is that a Pearl Forum?

ace76543

12-02-2007, 12:39 AM

pearl dx pro

donteatpieontuesday

12-02-2007, 03:00 AM

ant_182

12-02-2007, 03:08 AM

And a throne?

alvyn

12-02-2007, 07:59 AM

To ace...

i'd have given you a 3/10 myself (3 points for the old-school looking tama double pedals)

if you moved your rack toms slightly more towards your right, lowered them (there's a ton of space between the kick and the toms...), it would reduce your tom angles by A LOT.

splash position's alright, just that it seems a bit low to be hit properly.

why on earth did you shift your toms there, if your ride's so far away? IMO, the reason anybody would shift their toms to the "mickey mouse" setup, would to position their ride the way they would if they were playing a 4 piece.

you could probably try swapping the ride with the mini-china, remove the left kick drum and shifting your hihat stand closer, as well as shifting your kick drums nearer to you.

don't just brush advice off. the rule of thumb here is that if you post your kit up, regardless of the reasons behind it, be ready to accept any form of criticism. take at most 30 minutes to rearrange everything and set everything up nicely.. who knows? you might actually like it.

good criticism only works when its harsh.

ace76543

12-02-2007, 08:12 AM

to ace76543 you should put your ride off the bassdrum to account for the large gap that is only being filled by that, what looks like a 14" china or atleast get a boom for the ride, and also a stand for your crash and get rid of that pointless bassdrum

i'm stuck with this for awhile. i have no money and no job, so i have to wait it out. this is the best setup i can make atm

And a throne?

i'm standing on it to take the pic

To ace...

i'd have given you a 3/10 myself (3 points for the old-school looking tama double pedals)

if you moved your rack toms slightly more towards your right, lowered them (there's a ton of space between the kick and the toms...), it would reduce your tom angles by A LOT.

splash position's alright, just that it seems a bit low to be hit properly.

why on earth did you shift your toms there, if your ride's so far away? IMO, the reason anybody would shift their toms to the "mickey mouse" setup, would to position their ride the way they would if they were playing a 4 piece.

you could probably try swapping the ride with the mini-china, remove the left kick drum and shifting your hihat stand closer, as well as shifting your kick drums nearer to you.

don't just brush advice off. the rule of thumb here is that if you post your kit up, regardless of the reasons behind it, be ready to accept any form of criticism. take at most 30 minutes to rearrange everything and set everything up nicely.. who knows? you might actually like it.

good criticism only works when its harsh.

good critisism only works when it's constructive, like your post. thanks for that. but yeah..i would've done most of this stuff already if i had any money. i've spent like..hours trying to get the right setup with what i have, and my kit is constantly changing.

kinda sucks having no job

alvyn

12-02-2007, 08:27 AM

You don't need to have extremely good equipment to be able to have a good and clean setup. Lots of my friends play on kits like stagestars, rhythm travellers etc at home.

Basically just sit behind your kit, and visualise where everything would be comfortable. Rule of thumb would be to have as little angle on your toms as possible to prevent excessive damage to your tom heads, as well as injury to your wrist (i can't tell you exactly what the injury is, iirc its carpal tunnel). You shouldn't be playing your toms as though you were playing a Chinese Drum (aka almost vertical). Then position your ride where its comfortable and you don't have you twist much to get it. Get your crashes at a nice height where you don't have to reach to hit them... they don't have to be excessively flat as well, strike a balance between tilted and flat.

Basically you'd want everything as close to you as possible for easy access.

Some people like having everything "in front" of them, meaning they try to have as little items on their sides as possible. Experiment with that and see how you might like it.

Some people like having stuff on the right hand side, so you'll have 2 floor toms and everything else on top. Experiment with that as well.

Hardware should never be a factor in limiting how you setup your kit, unless it really can't be helped. Even on cheap hardware (like my tama stagestar stock harware), I can still get my kit comfortable and decent looking.

;-) Nothing ever came easy for anybody, give it a few more tries before you give up.

ace76543

12-02-2007, 08:56 AM

thanks a lot for the advice, i'm gonna go try some of that now.

but yeah..the hardware really can't be helped. when i say i have no money..i MEAN i have NO money. the most i ever have at one time is $20

DrumIntoTheNight

12-02-2007, 09:08 AM

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g63/gordon77uk/Outsideweb4.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g63/gordon77uk/Outsideweb2.jpg

Undisco Kidd

12-02-2007, 10:15 AM

6.5/10
+bitchin' color
+good set
-too much of a grab bag of cymbals
-wuhan
-wood beaters

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/talesofakiddfunkadelic/Drums/IMG_1519.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/talesofakiddfunkadelic/Drums/IMG_1500.jpg

22 12 16 slingerlands
13x6.5 musashi oak
flying dragon single + direct drive hihat stand
14'' vintage zildjian new beats
16'' vintage zildjian med. crash
18'' vintage zildjian crash/ride
20'' istanbul agop sultan china
21'' istanbul agop sultan jazz ride

aj2's, g2's, etc

-=[Luke]=-

12-02-2007, 10:16 AM

To DrumIntoTheNight
I don't think I could give it any less than a 10/10
One of the nicest kits i've seen in a long time
+Outdoor Pics
+Finish
+Cymbals
+Clean Setup
And there's loads more I could say about it but i'll leave it at that

Here's mine:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/Dracus/Drumsdriver.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/Dracus/Drumss.jpg

Grendizerftw!

12-02-2007, 02:21 PM

5/10
- mapex hardware (the pedals and hi-hat stand especially)
- zxt ride
- floor tom head
+ the moongel thing

There`s my beauty:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4758/shtsetfu2.jpg

Ride the ride:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1580/ridehe8.jpg

Protojazzride as crash and splash over the splash:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1307/037py8.jpg

Trash Workshop 5000 pedal:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9127/bdpedalit6.jpg

10/10 plz