The universal drummer thread (pictures of kit encouraged!)

**WVUMountaineers** · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 217

So I got a bad cheap set for Christmas a couple years ago, and have been slowly pimping it out lately. New Zildjians, new pedals, the works. But I just came across a giant problem i really need fixed. I went to rehead my toms with some Evan's G2 Coated and my floor tom is doing something weird. The head sits on the tom, but the hoop doesn't fit straight. So when i tighten the lugs, it eventually gets twisted and the last couple lugs wont tighten at all and i get that papery feel and obviously can't use the tom. It's the right sized head and everything. Does anyone know whats up?

**boberta13k** · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:53 am Post subject:

hey guys im trying to get a starclassic bubinga set (see: brann dailor) and im wondering about how much it'll cost me. i just dont know the prices of the stuff.. 22x18 kick, warlord masai snare, 10x8, 12x9, 14x11 tom toms, and 18x16 floor tom is what im thinking.
tricky tama devils, no prices.. bleh.
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**olle92** · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Stockholm

**boberta13k** · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:32 am Post subject:

**olle92** · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Stockholm

**olle92** · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Stockholm

Sorry to double post, but I want your opinions on something.

I'm buying a new kit and I'm unsure about the color. So, what do you think?

This? Or this?

EDIT: boberta; the Starclassic Bubinga is probably cheaper then that. Sorry.
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**this1neguy** · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 5444 Location: Flint, MI

**Megabert** · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

I dunno, that white kit is pretty cool. If you play it with colored spotlights, you can change the look of the kit in the middle of a gig.

For all of you having trouble with your snares buzzing when you hit your toms, there are two things you can try. First, tighten both snare heads so the snare is slightly out-of-tune with the toms. Second, tighten the four tension rods that are next to the snares about half a turn tighter than the rest. After that, there will still be buzz, but it should be much quieter.
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**olle92** · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Stockholm

**NoWayBack** · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 66

Quick question here.

So recently I wasnt very happy with my snare tuning, and so I took off my evans head (http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Evans-EC-Reversed-Dot-Coated-Snare-Batter-Head-?sku=443169) and replaced with my stock head. Tuned it high and it sounds great. But I need a new head because the stock head dents too easily and WILL break. Can anyone reccomend A head I can pull nice and tight?
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**boberta13k** · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:16 am Post subject:

thnx for the stuff olle, im definately thinkin the free standing mount, but i think i would need two for the setup im looking for.
dayum 14x11 tomtoms are nowhere in sight. jeez.
hey can anyone tell me what ride cymbal brann dailor is using? it says on wikipedia that he uses mb8 but i see live videos where he's clearly using an mb20 of some sort, can anyone help? i've been trying to find the drum magazine article (most recent) online but no luck there, either.
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**this1neguy** · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 5444 Location: Flint, MI

**olle92** · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Stockholm