My new Epiarch set. set up.

[Metaldrummer616]

I finally got my epi kit! The sound is absolutely incredible. The bass drum scared the crap out of me when I first played it. It sounds so big. I am in love.
Epiarch
12x8 -6 ply
16x14 -8 ply
22x20 -8 ply
14x8 snare. i made.

Sabian
1. 14'' AAXcelerators
2. 10'' AAX splash
3. 16'' AA rock crash
3. 21'' AA rock ride
4. 18'' AA rock crash
5. 18'' B8 Pro-zone china
6. wuhan 12'' mini china

pearl stands. DW 7000 bass pedal. LP cowbell.
The last pic shows the height of everything in relation to me standing up.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/metaldrummer616/DSCN0926.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/metaldrummer616/DSCN0928.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/metaldrummer616/DSCN0938.jpg

[Metaldrummer616]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/metaldrummer616/DSCN0941.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o47/metaldrummer616/DSCN0940.jpg
Edit: in case anyone asks Travis barker is my hero.

[Pleaseme]

That finish has me nursing a semi.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Shame about the set up. Nice colour tho

[Berk]

oh youre the dood with the exports right?


nice upgrade!

[Pleaseme]

Shame about the set up. Nice colour tho

Lawl yeah. But that finish....man. Definately flaots my boat.

[Metaldrummer616]

Shame about the set up. Nice colour tho

what's so shame about the setup? i used to be the same way about this type of setup. Then I finally played one. This is probably the most egronomical setup I can find. Tom flat and low, easy acces ride, yeah.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah. Why is it cool to have everything flat?

[Pleaseme]

Nah I'm not going to rip on the set-up because there are way too many petty arguments about which method is more ergonomical on here, and tbh that is not what this thread is for. It's just that set-up isn't for me because I would not be able to play it comfortably.

Just don't want another argument on here! Congrats on the new kit though man, have you got it tuned up yet?

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah I see your point. I just don't like it personally and don't see how its comfortable. But thats your deal.

But yeah nice colour and nice hats

[spirit]

If that truly is the most confortable setup for you, then that's awesome, it's just that it bears a marked similarity to a famous drummer's setup who you just said was your hero.

Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of the sizes, but clearly you're happy, so sweet upgrade. Glad you like it. Thanks for sharing. Finish is nice. Quality, but not showy about it.

[Metaldrummer616]

Nah I'm not going to rip on the set-up because there are way too many petty arguments about which method is more ergonomical on here, and tbh that is not what this thread is for. It's just that set-up isn't for me because I would not be able to play it comfortably.

Just don't want another argument on here! Congrats on the new kit though man, have you got it tuned up yet?

I completely agree.
Yeah I got it tuned up. Still need a little work on the floor tom. i'm not used to that size.

[Pleaseme]

Indeed, I have those hats too! I'm using some HHX Evo hats instead now because the AAx-Celerators were too harsh for me, but I might have to break them out again some time soon.

Mmm, 16" is a great size for a large floor tom. What did you have before?

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah man. It's a rather nice set

[Metaldrummer616]

If that truly is the most confortable setup for you, then that's awesome, it's just that it bears a marked similarity to a famous drummer's setup who you just said was your hero.

Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of the sizes, but clearly you're happy, so sweet upgrade. Glad you like it. Thanks for sharing. Finish is nice. Quality, but not showy about it.

I was sarcastic about the hero remark. I just knew some douche would come on here and ask me that. not you.
thanks guys!

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Lol. It also seems a bit low for me.

[Metaldrummer616]

Yeah it is pretty low.
And I'm in love with my hats!
not so much my crashes.

[Aaron]

This is probably the most egronomical setup I can find.
You don't understand what ergonomics is, but if it makes you happy then go for it.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah AA rocks aint great

[Metaldrummer616]

Yeah AA rocks aint great

the ride is amazing though.

[Metaldrummer616]

You don't understand what ergonomics is, but if it makes you happy then go for it.

yeah d00d I'm surprised I fit my dass drum through the door, it's SO big.

[spirit]

EDIT: Now that ^ was sarcasm.

I was sarcastic about the hero remark. I just knew some douche would come on here and ask me that. not you.
thanks guys!

Ah, my mistake. I haven't seen you post enough to recognise that you were being sarcastic.

Anyway, congrats remain. Oh, and whilst you don't seem particularly bothered by anyone not liking your kit as much as you, let me put it to you this way - the world would be a dull place if everyone agreed about everything.

[Metaldrummer616]

EDIT: Now that ^ was sarcasm.



Ah, my mistake. I haven't seen you post enough to recognise that you were being sarcastic.

Anyway, congrats remain. Oh, and whilst you don't seem particularly bothered by anyone not liking your kit as much as you, let me put it to you this way - the world would be a dull place if everyone agreed about everything.

yeah I understand. It's not that it bothers me that they don't like the setup, it's just that they automatically bash it. whatever. I don't care.

[Aaron]

yeah d00d I'm surprised I fit my dass drum through the door, it's SO big.
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=15738106#post15738106

[ant_182]

Love it, really do. Except the black lugs they dont do it for me... :)

[Metaldrummer616]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=15738106#post15738106

oh cool. still doesn't change my mind aabout my setup.interesting read nonetheless. oh and I guess I won't use that word anymore.

[Aaron]

Good luck with your back pain when you're older then.

[CombatWombat3]

I can't decide whether I would like chrome lugs better or not. Chrome lugs are a bit bolder with dark finishes, but the black looks awesome too. I'm not a big fan of the cymbal angles, but to each their own! Otherwise, I love the positioning.

[Metaldrummer616]

Good luck with your back pain when you're older then.

I don't get it.

[White]

as comfortable a set up that is, I just can't position my things like that, and I use two toms up. when I had 1 up 2 down, yea low/flat was comfortable.

But also the ride I find in that set up is typically far to high (Berk) to try and actually ping/ride it.
\
But meh, it's lookin nice, likin ur cymbals too, go easy ont he AAX splash, they is weak.

Good luck with it all though, gettin a new set sure is great. merry Christmas too!

[Berk]

to bad i dont really ride my ride

its easier to crash a cymbal thats higher than lower.

[White]

to bad i dont really ride my ride

its easier to crash a cymbal thats higher than lower.

Yea I got that thank you very much :smash:

[maniac0796]

I like the number of drums, it works well with the finish, shows it off more, but I don't like how the drums are positioned etc etc. That's just my opinion.

That, however, is a very nice finish, and the black chrome hardware really compliments it well.

Congratulations on your purchase, and congratulations on Epiarch making you a nice kit.

[Metaldrummer616]

as comfortable a set up that is, I just can't position my things like that, and I use two toms up. when I had 1 up 2 down, yea low/flat was comfortable.

But also the ride I find in that set up is typically far to high (Berk) to try and actually ping/ride it.
\
But meh, it's lookin nice, likin ur cymbals too, go easy ont he AAX splash, they is weak.

Good luck with it all though, gettin a new set sure is great. merry Christmas too!

Well if you look, my ride is lower than my hats. I all I do is ping it.
thanks for the heads up on the splash. merry christmas to you too!

[Metaldrummer616]

I like the number of drums, it works well with the finish, shows it off more, but I don't like how the drums are positioned etc etc. That's just my opinion.

That, however, is a very nice finish, and the black chrome hardware really compliments it well.

Congratulations on your purchase, and congratulations on Epiarch making you a nice kit.

yeah thanks! I like the black chrome alot too. Epiarch is really great.

[crazyguy832]

Kit looks sexy, hate the setup (haha, I've tried it, my hands hit my snare XD... I'm not one who can hold his wrists up and hit something too far below them... such bad technique, imo), but it's still a nice kit. If that's what you like... well... heck, that's what you like.

:chug:

[Metaldrummer616]

Kit looks sexy, hate the setup (haha, I've tried it, my hands hit my snare XD... I'm not one who can hold his wrists up and hit something too far below them... such bad technique, imo), but it's still a nice kit. If that's what you like... well... heck, that's what you like.

:chug:

thanks. and yeah that's cool.

[-TGP-]

Beautifulllll man!

Everyone has their own way of playing a set up, I really wish people would keep their opinions to themselves for once.

Congrats, hope it turns out as you expected it too.

[PandaDrummer]

I love your kit too man, however the hats and ride are a little lower than i would play, but it looks comfy.

and people srsly need to STFU about ergonomics, i sure a hell don't care if someone else gets arthritis or tinitus, its thier own fault. stop pushing your ways on others.
this ain't no National Socialist German Workers Party... this is MX

[Aaron]

Pandadrummer you're an idiot. When you grow up and realise how injuries effect people then you'll how stupid your statements are. Oh, and with playing like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8K41ZSeHsI&feature=user .. have fun with your sore neck and poor timing.

[PandaDrummer]

have fun with your stick shoved up your ***.

[Berk]

lol aaron likes it in the butt

[TravisBarkerrules]

God this forum... Ok, I understand what Aaron is saying, but for some people it isnt going to change their mind about their set.

A commercial once told me though, A mind is like a parachute it only works when it is open.

[PandaDrummer]

Pandadrummer you're an idiot. When you grow up and realise how injuries effect people then you'll how stupid your statements are. Oh, and with playing like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8K41ZSeHsI&feature=user .. have fun with your sore neck and poor timing.
oh and thanks for making fun of the way my neck is jerkoff

[crazyguy832]

Pandadrummer... you're an idiot for saying people shouldn't care about ergonomics.

Aaron, you're an idiot for making fun of Panda.

Crazy, you're an idiot for being yourself and pointing out stupid things people are saying.

Bastard!

*punches self in the jaw*

[-TGP-]

I DONT KNOW WHY WE'RE YELLLINNGGG!!!!!1111

ahhhhhhhhhh!

[Panopticon]

LOUD NOISES!!!!

but srsly thats a sick set man i really dig it.

[Metaldrummer616]

wow. this forum.

[Little Android Man]

wow. this forum.

Just forget about some posters... things like this are the reason these forums are dying.

Just take in the sensible advise and skip over the crap.

[White]

I love your kit too man, however the hats and ride are a little lower than i would play, but it looks comfy.

and people srsly need to STFU about ergonomics, i sure a hell don't care if someone else gets arthritis or tinitus, its thier own fault. stop pushing your ways on others.
this ain't no National Socialist German Workers Party... this is MX

Dude that is pretty stupid. I'm only 17 and already I have mad pain in my shoulder, wrist, and ankle and it will never go away (it's from sports/other stuff, not drums) when you ahve a pain that won't go away you will try your hardest not to let others deal with that aswell.

[Vannaroth]

Nice tom sizes, bass could do with being a good 4 inches shorter though. Awesome finish. Set up is ok for *that* kind of set up.

[-TGP-]

poopoopoopoopooppoopopopopopopppoooooop

[Doublebasssabian]

Awesome kit. I was wondering how many set-up related comments you were going to get lol.

[Metaldrummer616]

Awesome kit. I was wondering how many set-up related comments you were going to get lol.

yeah i know. my playing style doesn't resemble my set up really.
thanks

[ant_182]

I say f*ck 'em mate. I don't get there problem. There's advice, theres constructive criticism, opinions.... then there's just a$s holes....

[Metaldrummer616]

I say f*ck 'em mate. I don't get there problem. There's advice, theres constructive criticism, opinions.... then there's just a$s holes....

yeah.
and there's "opinion's are like a$$ holes, everyone has one and they all stink"

[ant_182]

lmao. Yes my lad. Yes. As long as its comfy! I love it! I cant wait to get my kit but I havnt finished the art work for it lol.

[maniac0796]

I might give Highwood an email, ask them to send me some bits for a snare drum, cycle down to B&Q, pick up some stainer, clearcoat, and sanding paper etc, and make my own little drum.

[Little Android Man]

Oh now i know you your the metal drummer from pdf with that snare as your avi.

[Drum Phil]

have fun with your stick shoved up your ***.

Nice mature comeback there.



On topic: Nice kit, not so big on the setup really.

[Metaldrummer616]

Oh now i know you your the metal drummer from pdf with that snare as your avi.

yeah that's me. I changed my username to Jeffreykicks.

[Little Android Man]

yeah i haven't been on pdf in a long time but i rememeber when the mx servers crashed for like 5 days i was there a lot.

[osiecki]

The combination of those lugs and that finish give me, like, four or five boners.

[Retarded Chipple]

...but the set-up gave me a vagina.


A dry one at that.

[Metaldrummer616]

get over yourself.

[Retarded Chipple]

Ouch. I've been pwnd.

[Fuzzy]

Nice mature comeback there.



On topic: Nice kit, not so big on the setup really.

Mature people tend to not make comebacks, actually.

[Metaldrummer616]

wooo I love this forum!!!!!!! haha NOT!

[Panopticon]

honestly...just stick around and you'll be able to seperate the respectful members from the dumb asses.

[Metaldrummer616]

honestly...just stick around and you'll be able to seperate the respectful members from the dumb asses.

yeah. well this was the first drum forum i was ever on. there were so many helpful members and cool people like 2 years ago. then i found the pdf. now i come back every once in a while.

[crazyguy832]

It's true, this forum really sucks (and I'm not helping :lol: ).

:smash:

[Sponer]

what's so shame about the setup? i used to be the same way about this type of setup. Then I finally played one. This is probably the most egronomical setup I can find. Tom flat and low, easy acces ride, yeah.

Meh. I used to not care how my set up looked. Then I joined PDF. Then I made adjustments based on what I saw in front of the kit. Not completely flat all around, but the same idea. Then I finally realized how ****ing stupid that was, and about 6 months ago I decided to stop making any set up adjustments based on how the kit looks. All set ups/adjustments were based on how it feels. I don't think my kits ever been more comfortable than how it is set up right now.

Of course, I can't know for sure that you set your kit up with appearance as a high priority, and you'll probably deny it anyway. Whatever. Maybe this set up feels more comfortable than your previous set up, but that doesn't mean it's the most ergonomic.
...just my 24¢.


All this **** said, it's a sweet kit. :smash:

[Killroy]

i was wondering what you did with your snare.. You mentioned you made it.. what kind of wood was it made out of and how does it sound?

[Drum Phil]

get over yourself.

You've gotta get used to the fact that while your setup may be orgasmed over at PDF, here it wont be held in such high regard.

Im not saying anything about the setup because ive already given my opinion on the matter, but 4 peices setup in the manner you have them tend to get frowned upon.

Always have really, even before it was cool to have them.

[Panopticon]

You've gotta get used to the fact that while your setup may be orgasmed over at PDF, here it wont be held in such high regard.

Im not saying anything about the setup because ive already given my opinion on the matter, but 4 peices setup in the manner you have them tend to get frowned upon.

Always have really, even before it was cool to have them.

which shows how stupid this forum can be sometimes.

[Metaldrummer616]

Meh. I used to not care how my set up looked. Then I joined PDF. Then I made adjustments based on what I saw in front of the kit. Not completely flat all around, but the same idea. Then I finally realized how ****ing stupid that was, and about 6 months ago I decided to stop making any set up adjustments based on how the kit looks. All set ups/adjustments were based on how it feels. I don't think my kits ever been more comfortable than how it is set up right now.

Of course, I can't know for sure that you set your kit up with appearance as a high priority, and you'll probably deny it anyway. Whatever. Maybe this set up feels more comfortable than your previous set up, but that doesn't mean it's the most ergonomic.
...just my 24¢.


All this **** said, it's a sweet kit. :smash:

yeah i know what your saying. and no, i won't deny setting my 12'' tom for looks.. but I've tried raising it and have it angled towards me. It doesn't really feel any different. I can do the same stuff on either setup, so then I go for looks.

[Panopticon]

i think a good way to shut these dudes up, is to post a video of you playing.

i'd be interested in seeing your playing as well.

[Metaldrummer616]

i think a good way to shut these dudes up, is to post a video of you playing.

i'd be interested in seeing your playing as well.

yeah true. yeah my friggen bassist lost my USB cord for my video camera. I'm going to wal mart today and I'll pick up a new one. so expect a video soooon! and my setup really doesn't resemble my playing style. well maybe. but not really.

[Metaldrummer616]

i was wondering what you did with your snare.. You mentioned you made it.. what kind of wood was it made out of and how does it sound?

it's a 10 ply keller maple snare that i assembled. I ordered all of the parts for drummaker.com the shell came with snare beds and bearing edges already cut. I just drilled the holes and out the finish on.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Nice. I'm thinkin of makin one too. They good stuff?

[Metaldrummer616]

Nice. I'm thinkin of makin one too. They good stuff?

I would definately recommend it. It's so rewarding especially when you play a show or something and people are like that sounds amzing and then you tell them you "made" it. My snare sounds really good.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah. I dunno if i can be arsed orderin from the states lol

[Metaldrummer616]

Yeah. I dunno if i can be arsed orderin from the states lol

oh yeah. shipping would probably be crazy.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yeah exactly

[Panopticon]

yeah true. yeah my friggen bassist lost my USB cord for my video camera. I'm going to wal mart today and I'll pick up a new one. so expect a video soooon! and my setup really doesn't resemble my playing style. well maybe. but not really.

You dont need a certain drum set to play a certain style. It's all in peoples head. Idk i've played prog on a 4 piece, and i've played prog on a 12 piece. I've played funk on a 4 piece, and i've played funk on a 12 piece.

[Panopticon]

Yeah. I dunno if i can be arsed orderin from the states lol

you could always order from highwood.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Ah vey true. Or pete.


I might get a quote.

[Drum Phil]

Petes too damn expensive.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Lol true. We shall see how it goes

[maniac0796]

Yuh. Pete gets most of his bits apart from the shells from highwood anyway IIRC

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

True enough lol. Well considerin I aint got a job it wont be any time soon

[Drum Phil]

Bum.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Yep. :D

I don't care really if i'm unemployed

[PandaDrummer]

i think a good way to shut these dudes up, is to post a video of you playing.

i'd be interested in seeing your playing as well.
I don't think that really works, but I think he shouldl make some vids anyways

[Drum Phil]

No no. I meant you sell your bum.

To ladyboys.

For bingo pens.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Ah. Yeah that might work.

But ewwww

[Metaldrummer616]

You dont need a certain drum set to play a certain style. It's all in peoples head. Idk i've played prog on a 4 piece, and i've played prog on a 12 piece. I've played funk on a 4 piece, and i've played funk on a 12 piece.

exactly. i can play prog on this on people on here are like you can't be very progressive with two toms.

[Drum Phil]

It wasnt a question.

EDIT: Depends how you define prog doesnt it.

[Metaldrummer616]

huh^^^

[Drum Phil]

Well i doubt very much you can play any Rush, DT or Tool on that kit.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

This is true.

[Sponer]

I could play prog on a two piece. I am, almost... I'm going to jam with some prog guitarists in a week or something, and I'll bring a bass, floor tom, snare, hi hat, and ride.

That, or I'll use the huge DW kit the kid's dad has at his house. :naughty:

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

Nice:chug:

[Metaldrummer616]

Well i doubt very much you can play any Rush, DT or Tool on that kit.

trust me I can paly DT on this kit. maybe not some songs. though.


eventually I want to order an 18x16 ft for this kit.

[Panopticon]

Well i doubt very much you can play any Rush, DT or Tool on that kit.

there was a member on here who filmed himself playing lateralus on a 4 piece and it was amazing.

you can play anything if you really want to.

I can play DT on a 4 piece. I can play rush on a 4 piece, you just have to change the fills a bit, but who wants to play a song exact anyway? I always change the fills for the most part.

[Berk]

can you give me specs on the snare? like prices and where you got the shi?

[ant_182]

Bum.

HAHAHAHAHA

[GhostNote]

to bad i'm a douche that doesn't know a cymbal's proper use.


Uh-huh :thumb:


-GN

[Berk]

oh lol

[Metaldrummer616]

can you give me specs on the snare? like prices and where you got the shi?

I ordered everything from www.drummaker.com
14x8 10 ply keller maple
mini tubes (8)
die cast hoops
trick strainer
42 strand snare wire
cost like $400 and was well worth it.

[White]

Well i doubt very much you can play any Rush, DT or Tool on that kit.

Yea Phil It's still very possible, just cause you won't have the assorted Tom drum sounds, I play DT, Rush, Tool, Btbam, and I've been rockin the 4 piece for a long time now. Sorry bud, but you is wrong lol.

[Drum Phil]

What i meant was you cant play it with the variety you hear on the records :rolleyes:

[Loyton]

Wow! Nice kit bud! :thumb:

[Vannaroth]

Prog cannot be defined in terms of kit size, you guys. Gentle Giant's drummer, for example, uses a basic 5 piece set up and they're prog as fu‪ck.

[zfzgg]

TS, your kit is setup in a way that is scarily similar to a friend of mine's. You have a few more cymbals, but aside from that, it's honestly the exact same thing :O.

[Metaldrummer616]

thanks guys. ^^^^ and yeah he has a good taste in setups.

[Panopticon]

What i meant was you cant play it with the variety you hear on the records :rolleyes:

i dont see how fills with more toms = variety. You can have variety in snare fills.

And as i said before...when i play, i dont play like the record, because while its cool sometimes, it gets old fast.

[Fuzzy]

There are a variety of sounds, not necessarily patterns ;)

[punkemohardcorekid]

blink 182 ****in rocked. and travis is a talented drummer.

[santi3hg]

Woah, this is going to spark now.

[Undisco Kidd]

Woah, this is going to spark now.

yes because whenever the words 'travis barker' are posted, everyone gets a raging **** and instantly goes into attack mode right? i am not talking typical boner, i am talking epic hard on. the dorsal vein, the glistening peach-ish hue, king of hardons. nice post man, commenting on a soon to be argument that honestly never is going to happen. keep up the good posting man, if you improve a little bit i bet you could be the best poster of 2008. infact i would nominate this post of yours for best post of '07. seriously man, awesome sentence. Nice use of the interjection, by the way.

[santi3hg]

Sure thing man. Thanks for the nomination. Hope you die unpleasantly.

[Panopticon]

yes because whenever the words 'travis barker' are posted, everyone gets a raging **** and instantly goes into attack mode right? i am not talking typical boner, i am talking epic hard on. the dorsal vein, the glistening peach-ish hue, king of hardons. nice post man, commenting on a soon to be argument that honestly never is going to happen. keep up the good posting man, if you improve a little bit i bet you could be the best poster of 2008. infact i would nominate this post of yours for best post of '07. seriously man, awesome sentence. Nice use of the interjection, by the way.

while i agree with everything your saying here. you post better when your hands are around futuro's ****.

[Fuzzy]

Guys. Chill, please?

[Talos]

Lets start an arguement about set-ups.
Thats never been done before...

[ant_182]

I lol'd. ^ +rep

[santi3hg]

while i agree with everything your saying here. you post better when your hands are around futuro's ****.

It's cool by me if he wants to waste his time on a small sarcastic comment I make. So it isn't like I give two shits if he knows the difference between comma splice and interjection so w/e.

[Quinto]

nice kit, nice cymbal set up, and drum set up. you set it up the way you want it, and its not like the toms are pointed away from you so it doesnt matter. but youre not allowed to play anything on this kit other than punk, because i say so, and it is impossible, because your kit has to look the part, which is a pretty ironic thing for everyone on here to be saying considering all they ever talk about is how you should base you kits set up on looks.

lol this forum is so stupid no wonder everyone left, everyone sweet at least. Arron its one thing to tell people that their set up not ergonomic if its dangerous, but if its minor then shut your mouth, no one cares, if it is really all that bad then its a wonder that all these emo/hardcore drummers continue to tour without their wrists falling off isnt it. dont be an asshole and personally insult other people because youre emberassed about looking like an elf.

and travis barker is solid.

[Metaldrummer616]

nice kit, nice cymbal set up, and drum set up. you set it up the way you want it, and its not like the toms are pointed away from you so it doesnt matter. but youre not allowed to play anything on this kit other than punk, because i say so, and it is impossible, because your kit has to look the part, which is a pretty ironic thing for everyone on here to be saying considering all they ever talk about is how you should base you kits set up on looks.

lol this forum is so stupid no wonder everyone left, everyone sweet at least. Arron its one thing to tell people that their set up not ergonomic if its dangerous, but if its minor then shut your mouth, no one cares, if it is really all that bad then its a wonder that all these emo/hardcore drummers continue to tour without their wrists falling off isnt it. dont be an spatula and personally insult other people because youre emberassed about looking like an elf.

and travis barker is solid.

nice post! and thanks
oh. btw i was joking about that travis barker is my hero. but yes he is soild.

[-TGP-]

Im listening to blink 182 right now, Travis is a sick drummer... That's coming from me.

[ludvista29]

I love it.

[Aaron]

nice kit, nice cymbal set up, and drum set up. you set it up the way you want it, and its not like the toms are pointed away from you so it doesnt matter. but youre not allowed to play anything on this kit other than punk, because i say so, and it is impossible, because your kit has to look the part, which is a pretty ironic thing for everyone on here to be saying considering all they ever talk about is how you should base you kits set up on looks.

lol this forum is so stupid no wonder everyone left, everyone sweet at least. Arron its one thing to tell people that their set up not ergonomic if its dangerous, but if its minor then shut your mouth, no one cares, if it is really all that bad then its a wonder that all these emo/hardcore drummers continue to tour without their wrists falling off isnt it. dont be an asshole and personally insult other people because youre emberassed about looking like an elf.

and travis barker is solid.

What training in injury management do you have again, sorry? You forgot to mention it earlier...

[crazyguy832]

Jesus Christ, Aaron, give it a ****ing break!

>_<

Yes, yes, we know, ergobull. We're all very, very sick of it right now.

[Undisco Kidd]

while i agree with everything your saying here. you post better when your hands are around futuro's ****.

well, it's a lot easier to sit on his dick and type at the same time!

[Aaron]

No. Medical issues shouldn't be shrugged off. Ergonomics is not some hippy new-age topic; it's medical. Plus, if someone has a go at me, i'm going to rebutt his comments. If you don't like this discussion, don't enter the thread.

[crazyguy832]

NO ****, AARON. MY BODY'S MESSED ENOUGH TO AGREE WITH THAT.

However, despite that fact, you're just starting to go overboard with it.

[Metaldrummer616]

I love it.

thanks.
Do you have a dream?

[ant_182]

I'm so confused right now. I don't know who is being sarcastic and not XD

[Metaldrummer616]

^^lol.
oh yeah one thing. my setup is mainly inspired by Chad Smith, just with different angles and such.

[Panopticon]

did someone call?

seriously...chad smith is the pwn.

[ant_182]

He's a solid drummer, but I wish he would change his jacket once in a while. And I don't get why everyone loves him? Any reasons?

[Panopticon]

uhhh...what are you talking about?

and everyone loves him because he's the king of teh groove.

[ant_182]

I've never seen anything I've LOVED from him, care to share?

[Panopticon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHYjTNi0jOM&feature=related

what jacket are you talking about?

[Undisco Kidd]

uhhh...what are you talking about?

and everyone loves him because he's the king of teh groove.

uh yeah because by playing in a wannabe funk rock band makes you the king of groove.

have you ever heard of alan evans or stanton moore?

[Panopticon]

no no you misread my post i said TEH groove.

[spirit]

no no you misread my post i said TEH groove.

Man, I need to rep you again.

He's got solid time, great feel, grooves with his band, and has been a big part of some great tunes. I'll admit I think their best period has long since been and gone, but the guy can still rip up a kit when he wants, and that's part of what's cool. He can, but he doesn't always do it.

[Panopticon]

123 on that. My favourite performance of RHCP is probably purple stain off of live at slane castle. So much energy by the end of it. It's insane.

[ant_182]

http://daz.com/img/00/00/00/4871.jpg that one,.

the vid was ok, nothing blew me tbh

[ludvista29]

thanks.
Do you have a dream?

I've got two. 18 and 20 Crash/ride

[spirit]

http://daz.com/img/00/00/00/4871.jpg that one,.

the vid was ok, nothing blew me tbh

Then you're a hard man to impress. Or you're impressed by the wrong things.

[GhostNote]

uh yeah because by playing in a wannabe funk rock band makes you the king of groove.

have you ever heard of alan evans or stanton moore?

Ftw. Also, Harvey Mason, Questlove...??


-GN

[Panopticon]

Ftw. Also, Harvey Mason, Questlove...??


-GN

you must have missed my post

no no you misread my post i said TEH groove.

[GhostNote]

Ha...Ha....


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

ugh
questlove.

maybe I haven't seen them live.
But nothing on his records impresses me anymore.
The Roots aren't impressive that much anymore either.

[GhostNote]

I disagree. And you can't dispute that he has epic groove and is a brilliant producer.


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vp6866n-Ci0
That was probably the most boring thing I've ever heard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=07dF686-eBw
That wasn't a bad performance.

But I mean..
He doesn't really bring anything new and unique to the table.
He's just known for his "epic groove"
and it gets boring after a while.

Yeah
he's a brilliant producer.
But as a drummer...
I don't see what all the hype is.

[GhostNote]

Uh, the groove?? :rolleyes:

Hype? He's been on the cover of MD like once!
And if there's any hype, it's because he's a great drummer, and he does everything needed in a hip-hop context. What's with the hate?


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

I don't buy it
I've heard much funkier stuff come out of an MPC.
Questlove doesn't even play his notes all the time, he has that stupid "Knuckles" percussion guy doubling alot of his stuff.
More so snare and high hat...
Does that make KNUCKLES an "epic groover" too?


Oh yeah?
And On MD did they ask him anything about his playing?
There's not much to ask him

"So questlove, do you ever get bored of playing bass on 1 and 3 and snare on 2 and 4?"

What's with the hate?
It's boring!
If you're going to be a live hip hop band, at least do something that sounds remotely live on your albums.

[GhostNote]

Right, so advice from a 15 year old, going out to one of the more popular drummers around, one that has recorded on many albums and played live shows, right. THAT"s what I don't buy. :rolleyes:


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

I'm not arguing my credentials.

I'm a listener stating an opinion.
I don't know why you had to disregard what I said to attack me in such an irrellivant manner.

[GhostNote]

It was just another opinion, but in response to what you're saying. What does the percussionist have to do with his groove? It's obvious he can groove (see "live at bonaroo" album w/herbie hancock) or anything else with The Roots. So he doubles on snare and hats? I dont see your point?


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

Well
What's unique to Questlove if someone else is playing exactly what he's playing as well?
Nothing really.

[Metaldrummer616]

Some sweet vids of chad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Nr6kJMvUk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuibdktNlWQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwiYs-h2rBs&feature=related

[GhostNote]

Well
What's unique to Questlove if someone else is playing exactly what he's playing as well?
Nothing really.

So, apart from The Roots, where noone is doubling his playing (i.e Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun' or D'Angelo's 'Voodoo'), it's still not meeting you standards??
He's a great drummer, no question.


-GN

[ant_182]

Some sweet vids of chad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Nr6kJMvUk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuibdktNlWQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwiYs-h2rBs&feature=related

Those were pretty good :thumb:

[We_Love_Lime]

So, apart from The Roots, where noone is doubling his playing (i.e Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun' or D'Angelo's 'Voodoo'), it's still not meeting you standards??
He's a great drummer, no question.


-GN

No.
But I'm just saying that in a group where he creates MOST of his music
(You've only named 2 songs out of...3 studio albums he's made with the other percussionist) It's dissapointing that his "groove" is also knuckles "groove"
I mean.
It pretty much discredits him.
Dave Chapelle's Block Party has Knuckles on it too... and you can see that whatever Quest is playing, the other guy is right there.

I know there are some performances where he's by himself, such as you've mentioned.
But that's only a minority.
Not enough to substantiate altering my opinion.

[GhostNote]

No.
But I'm just saying that in a group where he creates MOST of his music
(You've only named 2 songs out of...3 studio albums he's made with the other percussionist) It's dissapointing that his "groove" is also knuckles "groove"
I mean.
It pretty much discredits him.
Dave Chapelle's Block Party has Knuckles on it too... and you can see that whatever Quest is playing, the other guy is right there.

I know there are some performances where he's by himself, such as you've mentioned.
But that's only a minority.
Not enough to substantiate altering my opinion.

Mm, no. It doesn't. And if you cite professional musicians' opinion of him you'll find that they'll back that up. If you cite the work that he gets, you'll also find that he is in no way discredited. It's a rather petty argument you're stating here.


-GN

[We_Love_Lime]

You don't think!?

How do you get renowned for "groove" and "feel" when you have someone playing
RIGHT ALONG SIDE YOU!?!?!??!?!!?!?!?!

[Panopticon]

ghostnote i dont understand why you're getting insulted by lime's opinion. Let it go and lets get back to this guys sexy kit.

[GhostNote]

Hah, 'cause he's wrong.


-GN

[Metaldrummer616]

ghostnote i dont understand why you're getting insulted by lime's opinion. Let it go and lets get back to this guys sexy kit.

yeahh.

ugh, I haven't played set in like two days because I've been at winterdrumline drill camp.

[Mirror.Circuit]

I dig the set,and while the setup isn't exactly what i'd play,I used to have something similar with my old set:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2688.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/dudeman627/100_2689.jpg

not as low or flat,but not too far of a cry,and that setup was comfortable.

[Metaldrummer616]

Yeah. cool setup. it looks comfy.
I used to like want a huge kit. but then i went to a four peice recently.

[Mirror.Circuit]

Haha,well.
Now I play a 6 piece usually.
I mostly did that out of necessity,as my mounting system screws stripped.
I use a 4 piece with 2 of my bands,though.

[Metaldrummer616]

I now have my splash underneath my hats so I could bring my crash closer to me and lower. 'tis is nice.

[TravisBarkerrules]

No.
But I'm just saying that in a group where he creates MOST of his music
(You've only named 2 songs out of...3 studio albums he's made with the other percussionist) It's dissapointing that his "groove" is also knuckles "groove"
I mean.
It pretty much discredits him.
Dave Chapelle's Block Party has Knuckles on it too... and you can see that whatever Quest is playing, the other guy is right there.

I know there are some performances where he's by himself, such as you've mentioned.
But that's only a minority.
Not enough to substantiate altering my opinion.

I agree, because you know since guitarist have rhythm guitarist with the, like since Slash is good Dave Kushner is on the same level???? It doesnt work like that, just because someone is playing with them doesnt take **** away from it. Possibly, just a thought, it adds originality.

Im only about a month late on this too.

[RockStar]

nice kit but I was like:

pic 1... hmm emo setup
pic 2... hmm emo setup
pic 3... hmm emo setup with emo kid

=P

Flat toms/cymbals are not cool

[Berk]

lol totally

[Panopticon]

nice kit but I was like:

pic 1... hmm emo setup
pic 2... hmm emo setup
pic 3... hmm emo setup with emo kid

=P

Flat toms/cymbals are not cool

hey...you're a fag.

[Undisco Kidd]

hey...your a fag.

Learn to spell, otherwise you are also a fag.

[Berk]

sorry jay but I agree. If youre gonna insult someone, use propper grammar.

[A Dead Modernist]

^ your a idiot!

[Berk]

no your a idiot~

[Fuzzy]

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[We_Love_Lime]

an idiot.

[Metaldrummer616]

yeah i'm so emo. and my setup is emo. smashing pumpkins are emo. epiarchs are emo. flat cymabls are emo.

anyways. I ordered a 7" stagg black metal heavy bell. I hope I like it!

[Fuzzy]

Metal bells are emo.

[LoneStarDrummer]

do you guys realize that it's you're an idiot.

as in you are an idiot. your would imply that they own a idiot which should still be an idiot not a idiot.




also using drumsticks is emo. so is tuning your drums. hell, i don't even use drum heads any more. i just stretch a pillow case across the top.

[Berk]

cause that og metal

everything is emo these days wtf

[Metaldrummer616]

hey guys.
I ordered a Saluda Earthworks 20'' med crash and 8'' thin splash!!! I can't wait till they come in. And If i like everything I will probably trade my 16'' and 18'' aa rock crashes and B8 pro zone china for an earthworks 18'' or 19'' med crash and some sort of china.

[GhostNote]

do you guys realize that it's you're an idiot.

as in you are an idiot. your would imply that they own a idiot which should still be an idiot not a idiot.

Lol, the fact that you didn't realise the sarcasm is uncredible. :p


-GN

[Harrow]

That bass drum looks like a canon, what options did you get with your shells? Did you get diecast hoops or is everything just standard? How much did everything cost you all together?

[MeaninglessPhoto]

Yeah. cool setup. it looks comfy.
I used to like want a huge kit. but then i went to a four peice recently.

I rock a 14 piece kit. Oh chea!

[jversluis88]

Awesome kit, man. I love the finish. Let's hear some audio!

[Panopticon]

sorry jay but I agree. If youre gonna insult someone, use propper grammar.

hey fag...

you're
proper

exactly. you lose.

[Berk]

zomg i loose zomg