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by jmettam
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Starting a journey.
Replies: 4
Views: 3551

Re: Starting a journey.

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...
by jmettam
Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Meinl Bass/Snare Boxes
Replies: 1
Views: 2237

Meinl Bass/Snare Boxes

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...
by jmettam
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: History of the Cocktail Drum Podcast
Replies: 0
Views: 6493

History of the Cocktail Drum Podcast

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!
by jmettam
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums For Sale
Topic: Yamaha Club Jordan
Replies: 1
Views: 15836

Re: Yamaha Club Jordan

Hey Matt,

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

Thanks for the post!

John
by jmettam
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: Late 50's Slingerland Cocktail kit questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 16908

Re: Late 50's Slingerland Cocktail kit questions.

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
by jmettam
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: Rogers Parklane: Thrifty Traveler, Wandering Minstrel
Replies: 5
Views: 15866

Re: Rogers Parklane: Thrifty Traveler, Wandering Minstrel

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!
by jmettam
Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drum Gigs
Topic: Pics of recent gigs
Replies: 1
Views: 22444

Re: Pics of recent gigs

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!
by jmettam
Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Crazy Snare Build Fun
Replies: 7
Views: 14338

Re: Crazy Snare Build Fun

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
by jmettam
Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: My new to me Custom Peace Manhattan kit
Replies: 7
Views: 11595

Re: My new to me Custom Peace Manhattan kit

Very Nice!!

- John
by jmettam
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: New Cocktail drum
Replies: 2
Views: 7216

Re: New Cocktail drum

Hey Peter!

Sweet! Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing!

- John
by jmettam
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:49 am
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: My Gretsch Brooklyn kit
Replies: 4
Views: 13397

Re: My Gretsch Brooklyn kit

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
by jmettam
Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Traditional Korean Janggu Cocktail Kit!
Replies: 1
Views: 7463

Traditional Korean Janggu Cocktail Kit!

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
by jmettam
Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: NEW Paarl ePro Electronic Cocktail Kit!
Replies: 2
Views: 9528

NEW Paarl ePro Electronic Cocktail Kit!

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
by jmettam
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: SuperBowl Chili Peppers - Cocktail Drum
Replies: 3
Views: 11033

Re: SuperBowl Chili Peppers - Cocktail Drum

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