How do you like your 10" gretsch blackhawk steel snare? I've been looking at different snares for my current set-up and the Gretch Blackhawk is on the top of my list.
I own this kit. Unfortunately the maple kit was not available when I bought my kit on E-Bay. The drum shells and drum wrap on the non-maple kit are of low quality but the hardware on this kit is pretty decent. I would definitely go for the maple kit. All and all these kits are worth the money in my ...
There is an Ayotte Cocktail Kit on E-bay with the starting bid of $550.00. The kit looks killer and includes wood hoops, two side drums and a DW pedal. Thinking of bidding on this kit. I recommend that you check this one out!
I am very familiar with the May mic systems but have never used it on my drums. I prefer to construct my mic mounts instead of buying them. This way I have more control on the size, location and overall cost of the mount. On my tradional set I used a standard mic clamp which I mounted to the part of...
First of all I have to say that I love the sound I get out of the D112. I've been using this mic for greater than 17 years with my standard kit. I devised an internal mount inside my 16 x 22 kick and always got a booming sound with just the right attack. With the cocktail kit I am still experimentin...
Hey John, Houston we have lift-off!!!! I finally got the Super Bowl opening ceremonies taped :D . I had to disconnect my Tivo box and re-connect it to another TV to get the video and audio on tape. As I mentioned before, I was only able to record it on VHS. I will put it in the mail this a.m. Aloha,...
Check out this bag. It is made for baseball equipment but it works well for cocktail sets. I bought one at a local sporting good store for about $30.00. It can hold the main drum up 15 inches as well as two side drums. It also has a compartment on the bottom that is supposed to be for baseball bats ...
Hey John, I'm still working on it. I'm trying to figure out the best way to record from Tivo. I got Tivo a couple of days before the Super Bowl aired so I don't have it mastered. I also got a new TV so I'm dealing with two new media sources. :? I will probally have to record it on VHS since my DVD p...
I just watched the openning ceremonies from the Super Bowl which I recorded on Tivo. There were several shots where you could see Steve Jordan doing his thing on his cocktail kit. Way cool!!!!!!! I will try to record it and post some pix for the web site.
I recorded the game on TIVO but have not watched it since Sunday. I missed the half-time show and did see Steve Jordan play his kit. I'm going to watch it tonight after I get home from work!!!