| I like my own. I can add or take away cymbals ,toms to suit each gig and venue. I have got used to playing on many varations of my own kit at any time. To remain flexible i have worked on the ergonomics and used memory locks, so everytime i set up no matter how many extra instruments, i am reasonably comfortable for playing. Minimim i have a central mounted tom and a floor tom , hh, one crash, and ride. I can then add in a host of cymbals, and toms to each side of centre tom. I can play any gig with small or big set up (actually tidier with less).
When it comes to try copying someone else's drum sound remember to take into consideration a live sound as opposed to a studio sound where the kit has been produced. So many variable from tuning to venue accoustics and engineering that give some of these drummers "that sound" and damn hard to get it.
Jeff Ocheltree has a great DVD on tuning drums and concepts, called TRUST YOUR EARS".
Tip, always listen to your kit from out front (you need help with this or a recorder) as it can change your opinion on tuning dramatically (for the better). Don't go off the throne sound.
Last edited by mouse : 02-23-2007 at 05:18 AM.
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