r/drums • • 11h ago

Question New Drums Day! I have a couple of questions about what i got.

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Got this for 300e today. Used of course.

I mainly went for it for the 3 cymbals, but I couldn't find much about the specific model of the kit. Outside of one Tama Rockstar tom there's a Premier kick and two toms.

The cymbals are Zildjian K Dark Crashes, 15" and 17".

In total there's:

- A Premier kit with two toms

- A tama rockstar tom

- Peace snare

- Meinl Roman Mark 70 hi hats, from when Germany was still "West Germany",

- Zildjian K 15" and K 17" Dark Crash Thins, from id say 90s or earlier

- some Pearl hardware and a Ludwig hi hat stand

- Meinl Stick bag

1) Do you think that was a steal or what its worth?

2) Can anyone help me identify what kind of model the premier is, or in fact anything about it really?

3) Any info on the Meinl hats? Couldn't clearly find what they're even supposed to be made of.

4) Any ideas on the snare? I dont think it sounds great but that could be the old head and the fact it seriously needs tuning.

5) Any way to find out if the hardware is good quality or not? Just curious if it'd be better to keep these or brand new Millennium stands i bought a few months ago, in terms of longevity.

6) Any way to repair the crack appearing on the underside of the 17" K?

7) If that was a good deal and I were to resell it, ballpark what you think value would be?

I hope thats not too many questions!

I'm really looking forward to having time to actually try it out properly tomorrow.


r/drums • • 21h ago

Question DW kit for $650 worth?

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Is this deal worth it at all?

$650 I don’t know much about dw I know they’re generally expensive but these seem a little rough. I think the badge says they’re all maple and he said small sizes so I’m guessing 18 inch kick.


r/drums • • 1d ago

Kit Pic Friend of mine caught BEAT in Denver. Looks like Bozzio's bringing the heat.

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r/drums • • 10h ago

Question 2nd hand Paiste 2002 classic 20" ride, good deal?

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Recently came across a 2nd hand 2002 20" ride for €239.99 and figured I'd ask here in case some kind strangers had some good advice.

I know the pictures aren't great but there was no cracks visible, few smudges but nothing a quick clean wouldn't fix, bell seems to be in perfect condition too.

I'm currently playing a full set of Pst7 heavies and want to stick with paiste so I think it's a logical step and could save a handy €120 compared with the price for a brand new one. Any thought on the price/deal or how it would fit into my current set up would be much appreciated!


r/drums • • 17h ago

Drum Cover Robot With Human Hair Pt. 3

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r/drums • • 10h ago

Question Bosphorous black pearl clap stack

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I went to a drum store today to try some clap stacks, particularly the Istanbul one. They had a meinl one, the Istanbul one and a boshporous black pearl one. I didn’t love the meinl one but the Istanbul and bosphorous ones and head to head right now. The issue is that there are no videos on it anywhere or reviews of any sort. I’ve got my videos that I took but nothing else and was wondering if anyone had any personal reviews/experiences or knew somewhere that I could find some


r/drums • • 16h ago

Question Austin Archey acoustic kick audio?

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I'm super curious to hear how loud these hits are and I can't find anything on youtube of it. The Drumeo guy said he could hear a lot of power but he might've just been gassing him up lol


r/drums • • 6h ago

Question In need for help

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r/drums • • 12h ago

Question What to play in these parts?

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Is there a difference on how I roll if the roll starts with a half note and what do I play on that little 16th note? This is a solo that’s all about diddles and rolls


r/drums • • 9h ago

Question tambourine on bass drum instead of cowbell?

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has anyone tried to put a tambourine on a drum bass mount instead of a cowbell? does it ring when hitting the bass drum or is it fine? cause it’s a very comfortable position, but i’m worried it would ring at every bass drum hit


r/drums • • 1d ago

Cam/Video My dream of being a cool drummer died a little bit again tonight.

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Just got a new practice pad and did some training tonight. Trying to count the beat in English made me laugh out loud. Still have no idea how to use those "1 e & a" counts 🫠.

Dreaming of being a cool drummer, but watching my playback always makes me look so silly. I can't stop laughing 😂


r/drums • • 9h ago

Drum Cover Yor Zarad - Angine de Poitrine

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r/drums • • 15h ago

Drum Cover Sweet#hart by Closure In Moscow

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Cover I posted last week. Let me know if there are any songs you want to be make videos for!


r/drums • • 13h ago

Discussion Indie post punk alternative band looking for a drummer

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Hey everyone,

My band are looking for a drummer.

We are influenced by bands such as The Smiths, Durutti Column, early New Order, The Drums, early The Strokes, PJ Harvey, early Morrissey, The La's, The Fall, Iceage, The Cure and other bands.

The project consists of myself (vocalist), guitarist and a bassist at the moment. We've recorded some rough scratch demos of songs that we can send you. We all have experience writing songs and playing in bands. We are committed to having fun writing songs, recording and playing shows.

We have been rehearsing weekly in Deptford so far.

Get in touch if you're interested. If you can’t direct message me, leave a comment and I will message you. Please have recordings or a video of you playing.


r/drums • • 19h ago

Showcase FoZ 1 of 1 Frankensnare

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1st commissioned custom snare build for my drum mentor Foz. He dubbed it “Frankensnare“ fitting for the fact that I robbed pieces from my snare graveyard.


r/drums • • 14h ago

Question Problems engaging wrists and staying loose

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Before summer this year, I received feedback for a university drum exam in which my teacher recommended working on moving the effort from my shoulders and elbows to my wrists to help with finger control/generally more controlled strokes (the rest of the exam went well despite this \o/ ).

I tried working on this over summer, but I think I’ve got some issues (or just difficulties) with loosening up my wrists which I feel have been really holding me back from developing control and speed.

This was most noticeable in the last few weeks when I took a few lessons on brushes and we identified that I’m still moving from my elbows and struggling to accent pressing the brush shoulder down into the snare. I also tend to notice going about day-to-day life that I’m often pretty tense, or rather not very loose.

Can anyone share what’s worked for them in trying to shift the effort from elbow to wrists? I’m hoping there isn’t a deeper physical issue here and it’s just a case of loosening up


r/drums • • 1d ago

Cam/Video Posted the wrong video before, but here’s 4 straight minutes of Anika Niles crushing La Villa Strangiato

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r/drums • • 2h ago

Question So I blew up sm57 again...

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I just can't with this anymore. Every now and again I hit it with a stray stick. It's exploded numerous times and I always just put it back together. Im done.

What's the next best? More durable, shorter, just as good sounding or close.... Am I just looking at the audix i5 at this point, or is there something else to consider.


r/drums • • 15h ago

Question Drum college application, ideas?

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Hey yall! Im applying to college rn and im looking for some songs that people think would be good to submit for an arts portfolio. Im leaning more toward jazz stuff, but any recommendations are welcome, still got some time to learn some of the stuff but if anyone has any suggestions/ tips that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!


r/drums • • 1d ago

Kit Pic New heads can make such a difference!

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I switched from clear to coated and it feels like a new kit! I didn't expect that much of a difference.


r/drums • • 21h ago

Question Looking to improve

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I've wanted to drum my entire life as a 30yo. Finally two months in and i'm wondering if someone could give me some pointers in advancement.

I'm using stick control + a pad whenever I can to get better with sticking. I'm finding songs I like on Youtube and looking for sheet music/ just trying to play along. For ear I'm trying to play with rap music to work on my own creativity.

Overall I think it's going very well. I'd like to say I sound like I'm drumming which is neat. What advice would you offer and are lessons a huge upgrade? My plan is to get lessons after a year of self teachings.


r/drums • • 13h ago

Question Advice For Foot Problem

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I play electronic drums for fun and exercise. Over the years I have developed problems with my left foot both to its arch and metatarsals.

I don't think drums are the cause but I think it contributes.

So I am looking for advice on protecting my foot and not aggravating my injury.

Thanks


r/drums • • 14h ago

Drum Cover Trying to improve - Achilles Last Stand jam

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r/drums • • 1d ago

Question Is this deal any good for what it is?

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r/drums • • 19h ago

Discussion Drummers in Haryana Punjab delhi

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