Tuco wrote:Chris,
I totally understand about money and drums; I've owned some cheap drums and some expensive drums, but I would have to say that there is not necessarily a direct correlation between cost and sound quality.
The other night, I was talking to a guy from NYC that's been playing since the 60's--he's played damn near everything out there. Yes, he owns some high-end drums, but for everyday gigs, he plays some used LP Matadors with new, thick steer hides. Says they are fine for him. No ring, good sound. And if somebody accidently kicks them over or decides to use them as a drink coaster, who cares? You can pick up used Matadors for about $120 per drum on eBay. Just an idea for you . . .
zwar wrote:ho
try this:
take some doubleside adhesive tape as it is used to fix carpets.
cut some pasteboard to about 2/3 the size of the playing surface.
fix it under the skins.
it will make the sound very dry, reduce ringing to zero.
just try what size of pasteboard offers best results.
greetings
zwar
guys,
how about when the head is synthetic??how to do you control the overtone and ringing?? i change my tumba 12.5 giovanni galaxy series natural head for a remo nuskyn. it has overtone and ringing and sort of higher tone than before. my best to all you rumberos!!! franc
KKonga wrote:CH---I would suggest to tune your drums to where you like them or a little higher and then as CT stated start to de-tune a 1/4 turn at a time. As the heads age and you get better at tuning I think you will find they will sound fine on their own. Also use a little hand lotion with lanolin on your hands and play. The extra lotion on your hands will help with the tone of the drums.
You'll be happy with the results!
Practice, practice, practice!!!
KK
conguero_blanco wrote:
I'd had the same problem. I mean, hell, I've just got a set of LP performer series. I bought a dial tuner. Put it this way: Concert timpani players use them.
conguero_blanco wrote:I'd had the same problem. I mean, hell, I've just got a set of LP performer series. I bought a dial tuner. Put it this way: Concert timpani players use them.
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