NDKD...........

flatfourfan

New Drum Kit Day.....(in case you were wondering)

fff: " can I have one?"
wife: no!
fff: " can I have one?"
wife: no!
fff: " can I have one?"
wife: no!
fff: " can I have one?"
wife: no!
fff: " can I have one?"
wife: no!
fff: " can I have one?"
wife: urrrm......

*she's wearing down*

wife: "welllllll, your birthday is coming up"

A month away.....mind you.

I've wanted a drum kit for zonks and after going for a few lessons, I knew that it's something that I'd love to take further, I also found that it improved my guitar and singing ability bigtime, not to mention my timing. I just never had the space for one, or the $$$. Now that the Jam room is on its way to being sorted, she gave in and said ok, If i cover half the cost, my budget, R7500.

I checked junktree and gummail as well as the usual places and there was either really old gear that need a full work over or it was really sh*t asian brands. Some fool even offered me a.....brace for it.....ready?

lolz.................

Then I saw an add on FB at the Music Store SA site for a Pearl Export set with some extras, for a more than fair price or R3800, I didn't even try and haggle with the guy and I always haggle, but I've seen EX kits go for R6500 in similar condition, so I didn't even bother.

For this price I was expected something that was in bad shape, but I was surprised. The Cymbals are probably this kits weak point, so first on the list will be a new ride and a new crash and china at least. The hi hat will do for a while until I know where I am. The shells are pretty much perfect and the skins have a few sessions left on them. I scored 3 extra stands with the kit with one having a practice pad on it. I'm going to have to look at new cushion washers, new washers as well as new wing-nuts as it has a mix match of a lot of things at the moment.

The one thing that I'm not nuts about is the fact that the larger of the toms is mounted on the ISS system and I'd prefer a floor mount, with the ISS it clamps onto the one crash stand with a clamp. The PO told me that he never had issues with it and he's been playing it since 2006. Youc an see how it's mounted in this pic.

The PO was really a cool cat, I dig dealing with nice people when it comes to buying and selling.

Overall.....................I'm chuffed. Will snap some new pictures this weekend when I have it set up properly.

Now I just need a new drum teacher in the Pretoria region as my last guy moved................anyone know of anyone?

Psean

Nice find man ? Enjoy

flatfourfan

tutor found and he's a bit of a celeb to boot and local...........bonus.

arjunmenon

Good score FFF!
You've got a very cool kit there (just guessing...14" hat/16" thin? crash/10" splash/20" ride)
The skins look nice too (Evans & Remo weatherkings?)
Based on the pics, IMO your ride & crashes look ok (maybe a little polish would help)
Unless you like the sound of specific brands/sizes, i'd say keep them and upgrade once you have a better feel for what you want.

Disclaimer : I'm not a drummer, so pls add salt to taste.

flatfourfan

Arjun Menon wrote: Good score FFF!
You've got a very cool kit there (just guessing...14" hat/16" thin? crash/10" splash/20" ride)
The skins look nice too (Evans & Remo weatherkings?)
Based on the pics, IMO your ride & crashes look ok (maybe a little polish would help)
Unless you like the sound of specific brands/sizes, i'd say keep them and upgrade once you have a better feel for what you want.

Disclaimer : I'm not a drummer, so pls add salt to taste.

Pretty much spot on there. Yeah I'm happy with the price and the kit is a pretty good one to boot.

The ride and crashes are pretty nasty, I even think that there is a crack in the ride in one spot. I'm not changing anything yet until I've spoke with my tutor and get a feel for what I want and where I want to go with it.

I do want to clean everything up this weekend though as they haven't been used in a while.

no salt needed.

arjunmenon

flatfourfan wrote: Pretty much spot on there. Yeah I'm happy with the price and the kit is a pretty good one to boot.

Cool. It really is a good score.

flatfourfan wrote: The ride and crashes are pretty nasty, I even think that there is a crack in the ride in one spot. I'm not changing anything yet until I've spoke with my tutor and get a feel for what I want and where I want to go with it.

Eish. Cracked cymbals are tough to work with.
Although, a drummer friend of mine from many moons ago had a cracked K series dark crash as part of his set up specifically for the tone he got from it. It had a very unique dark china crash sort of sound with a moderate attack and very little sustain.

Here's something to get you thinking...

Psean

Arjun Menon wrote:
Although, a drummer friend of mine from many moons ago had a cracked K series dark crash as part of his set up specifically for the tone he got from it. It had a very unique dark china crash sort of sound with a moderate attack and very little sustain.

A mate of mine had one kind of like that too. Sounded quite cool.

AlanRatcliffe

Congrats.

Drill a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent it spreading.

Looks like 10", 12", 14" toms and a 20" kick? Nice - add in a 16 floor and you have my preferred config. BTW - 14" toms are usually stand mounted and it's not a problem.

Also, I'd rather upgrade ride has and crash before adding in a china or other specialised cymbal. Hats and ride especially - they are your timekeepers and you spend allo your time on one or the other.