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Hey Claude, Glad to hear that things are shaping up on your drum set up! A couple of quick mentions: 1) If you keep your eyes open, you can find the DW sidekick pedal for sale used at a 'more reasonable' price. I picked one up for about $100. Still a chunk of change but not too bad for a very high q...

Hi All, These have been around for a while but I have only recently started looking into them closely! 'Not Exactly' Cocktail Drum parts but no reason you could not use these standing up! I also often create small/exotic mini kits so these could compliment that very well. Impressive sound on the bas...

I had the honor of being interviewed for Bart van der Zee's 'Drum History' Podcast about Cocktail Drums! Check it out:

https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/post ... ohn-mettam

Enjoy!

Hey Matt,

Just so people know, what color? Silver or champagne?

Thanks for the post!

John

I wonder if this was a custom turquoise finish?

Back in the 50s they did a lot of special order colors and I think that was a popular car finish as well at that time.

Check out this great article:

https://www.notsomoderndrummer.com/not- ... cilk66jm45

The hand truck is amazing! I wish there was a way to get it on there in a "ready to play" configuration. That would truly be something!

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

Hey Dinkus,

Nice to see your post! Very cool idea!

How much snare buzz do you get when you play the kick alone with the snare turned on?

Sound samples would be awesome!

- John

Very Nice!!

- John

Hey Peter!

Sweet! Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing!

- John

Hey Comet,

A very sweet kit! Thanks for all the detailed info. I have been wondering about these kits since they have shown up on he scene!

Congrats!

- John

Hey All,

This is an interesting take on a traditional hourglass drum. Put it upright and play it like a cocktail kit with a pedal. Check it out! The music is quite amazing as well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMtb6kDvFT8

Interesting new product from Pearl! http://www.ruppsdrums.com/shop/images/Pearl-Electronic-Drums--Pearl-E-Pro-Cocktail-Kit20666-66352.JPG http://www.ruppsdrums.com/item/Pearl-Electronic-Drums---Pearl-E-Pro-Cocktail-Kit-EPCTK1424SC-20666 http://drumsonsale.com/pearl-epro-cocktail-kit.html - John

NIce one Comet! I remember that picture now that I see it again. Funny how few things are 'new'.

WHy are they not auctioning the cocktail kit? because it is in the center and does not 'belong' to either half? Curious...

- John