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http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=692&ParentId=62 First off: Is it worth $250? I tried it out at Sam Ash, and it seemed cool, but I don't know if thats too much. Second: The website says you can connect it with a KD-8 kick drum pad. Can I use a hansenfutz practice...

How well do suspension mounts work in increasing a drum's resonance?

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows of any DVDs that could help me improve my double bass drumming. Thanks.

WTF IS UP WITH THESE? WHY ARE THESE WORTH $1000 (other than the fact that Danny Carey endorses them)??? Doesn't it seem a bit crazy? http://synesthesiacorp.com/home.html

Hey, I'm a drummer and I wanna get a bass (I've always been jealous of my bass playing friends). But I don't want to make the same mistake that I did with drums (buy a really cheap drums et that only lasted for 7 months). My price range is anywhere from $150-$400 (thats bass, amp, and everythign...

How does heat affect drums and cymbals?

I was looking for cymbal stands, and I noticed that the Mapex ones seem to be the most cost efficient. http://www.massmusic.net/shop/?shop=1&cat=598&cart=1969693 but I also need cymbal stands that are heavy duty, strong enough to hold big 20" and 22" crashes, rides, and chinas. How are the mapex...

I recently got a 16" crash cymbal. Its thin, and on the top it sez "Stambul Trade mark Robert Paiste Switzerland". The letters are engraved. It sounds really weird, kinda like an oversized splash, but has a really nice decay. Can anyone tell me anything about it (ie, is it rare, is it worth...

Yesterday at my drum teacher's I tried out these really awesome sticks. I later found out they were Vic Firth Terry Bozzio signatures Phase 2. I've seen phase 1 all over the place, but I haven't been able to find phase 2 (the one with the mallet thing on the end). DOes anyone know where I can...

I know NOTHING about recording, but I wanna start. Can someone tell me what I need, how to do it, and basically anything that can help me?

Is there any difference between mounting toms on the bass drum and mounting them on a stand? Does it affect the way the toms and/or the kick resonate? Lately I've seen a bunch of drummers who mount their toms on stands... I'm just curious.

Hey, I've been looking for the vintage tama superstar toms. To be specific, I'm looking for: 8x8 Superstar Natural Maple Finish Tom 10x8 (or 10x9) Superstar Natural Maple Finish Tom and if anyone has any that they are willing to part with for cheap, 24" bass drums, same finish as the toms. The...

I've decided that I need to change my crappy bass drum heads. But I havent been playing for long, and I've never changed bass drum heads, so I dunno what heads give what sounds. I really like the sound of Danny Carey's kick on Lateralus (Evans EQ3 batter, retro screen resonant), but my bass...

I was on the Tama website, and it said that the old Superstars were made from rock maple and birch (http://www.tama.com/history/history_detail.asp?i=23). I also noticed that there was a natural maple finish and a super maple finish. WHats the difference? Does the natural maple finish have a real...

I dont play anything at this moment (havent found a band yet), but I'm currently looking for a prog rock/metal guitarist (think Tool, A Perfect Circle, Dream Theater, Rush, Frank Zappa). I am having trouble decided what cymbals to use. I like my chinas, splash, and crashes, but i dunno about my...