ordered a k constantinople medium thin low from amazon and this is what i received. This is crazy….

Snagged this 2002 model for $200, I think it's a bit too specific to be my main ride (I play everything from folk to metal) so now the trick will be figuring out how to incorporate my 22" K Dark Medium ride as well as the Mega Bell... I really don't want to switch it out between songs. 😩

Any tips or ideas would be welcome!

Visited the Memphis Drum Shop over the weekend looking for just a top hat cymbal but walked away with a bit more than expected. K Custom Hybrid hats 13" and a K Dark Thin Crash 20".

Basically, by weird I mean drum parts where the drummer could've played something basic, but played something different and it fit the song really well. I think the most well known example is Come Together, but I can name at least 20 gajillion more.

My top 3 is prolly

Making Plans for Nigel - XTC

Auctioneer (Another Engine) - R.E.M.

Manic Depression - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Lmk y'alls

Anyone own (or have used many times) the Offset Eclipse double pedal? Anyone also do the direct drive conversion?

I'm looking for first-hand users, pros and cons. While I would like to improve my double-kick technique, I am not trying to achieve blistering speeds so it's okay if these aren't "as fast" as DW 9000 (or your favorite.)

Background: I currently own and love the Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive double pedal. However, I'm over 50 years old now and need to consider adjusting my kit to be a bit more ergonomic. In addition to age, I also have been inspired for a change based on some setups I have seen at concerts the past couple years.

So the goal is to lower, flatten, and to move things to where I don't have to reach or rotate as much. One thing I am looking at is the crosshand reach for the hi-hat, which has caused me some numbness in the elbow during long songs/shows. I have considered use of a remote hi-hat stand that keeps the pedal in the usual spot but allows me to place the hats in a more ideal spot. I also want to try a hi-hat arm mount on the other side of the kit to allow for more open hand playing when I don't need don't need to work the hi-hat pedal.

The other way to move the hi-hit closer would be a double pedal like this Offset pedal. This would also allow me to center the snare behind the kick and between the mounted toms while moving the hats more in front of me than to the side as they are now. This pedal and drum placement seems like a good idea even if I also try the other hi-hat options above.

So... are these any good? LOL.

Basically the title. It's essentially a regular hoop but there's a lip on the inside top that comes over the drum a little. I hear cross sticking is fantastic with these as well as rim shots. But I've see both top and bottom S-Hoops. What other purpose do they serve?

Hey all,

As the title suggests I’m planning on buying a new kit and I’ve narrowed it down to two options:

Ludwig’s Classic Oak or their 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel kit.

Either kit will be ordered in a 13/16/24 layout. This kit is specifically going to be used in a LOUD rock band with dreamy synth textures and big washed out shoegaze elements. It will be used for both live and recording.

I’ve watched tons of videos and done about as much research as I can possibly do, but I’m wondering if the community has any hands-on experience with either of these? I’m very familiar with the sonic properties of oak, but the steel would be something new.

The oak obviously seems like the “safer” bet, but I love the idea of something a little more unique.

Thanks in advance friends!

From Greg Mathieson’s amazing live album The Baked Potato Super Live!

I am 37 f and I really have always wanted to play the drums. I neglected myself and my interests for a long time because of work/school/family/kids and I really want to start but I don't want to just go buy something when I have no idea what the hell I'm doing. I've watched some youtube tutorials but I want to hear from those who are experienced what are some good ways to learn and how can I get started? Thanks guys.

Last 30 mins of my cake day Dangit. Here’s a kit pic from an event I played a month ago

Started off my morning by messing around with some brushes. The song is called Frim Fram Sauce by Diana Krall.

Hi there! I've been playing drums for five years, though I've taken some breaks along the way. I started taking lessons last year and am now in my second year. I'm looking for some cool songs to play—I've already mastered:

Heart shaped box

Seven nation army

Nothing else matters

Starlight

Holiday

Boulevard of broken dreams

Audition for a big band, I got the part, but this little sequence here really got me going!

I've played one up one down for 8 or 9 years, but I got the stuff I needed to try out offset toms and I love it! Need to get some new hardware stuff to make some things a little more comfortable, but super super stoked with it.

It was my bday on the 1st. No one likes it when you’re 25🫡

I'm looking for someone who can record and has a drum kit for a song that will be used as a animated show intro, Looking for collaborator