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by John Kepler
Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Verve cocktail kit initial impression
Replies: 8
Views: 7270

Congrats Kevin I like mthe idea of fiber skin. they sound good but they have that retro look too. Your right, the original heads are nothing I would go out an buy but they were better than I expected to get. I now have a few rehersals and one gig on them and I am ready to swap them out. I just might...
by John Kepler
Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:25 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Cissy Strut
Replies: 0
Views: 2778

Cissy Strut

Just took a good listen to John Meyer's posted recording of "Cissy Strut". Excellent job of maximizing the unique voices of the cocktail kit. Nice deep pocket too. I have long been a fan of the Meters, their old drummer Zig Zigaboo and current drummer Regi Batiste. Still new to the cocktai...
by John Kepler
Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Verve cocktail kit initial impression
Replies: 8
Views: 7270

Verve cocktail kit initial impression

Well my kit arrived on Monday and all was in good condition. What I will relate are my initial impressions of this kit from the perspective of what I got vs what I expected to get for the price. The kit is a deep red wine color and although I am certain it is a wrap it is applied well and looks quit...
by John Kepler
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Tunning tips, Re:earlier post "Verve Cocktail Kit"
Replies: 1
Views: 2770

Tunning tips, Re:earlier post "Verve Cocktail Kit"

Found some tuning tips from Kelly Smith listed in the Rogers section of the Models area of this site. As requested in the earlier post, still seeking any tips or advice from players who have been out there gigging with a cocktail kit.
by John Kepler
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Verve Cocktail Set
Replies: 0
Views: 2388

Verve Cocktail Set

Hello Just joined and have just ordered a Verve cocktail set. Just signed up with a guitar trio regional act that plays alot of small venues. The coctail set was a must. Request any and all feedback regarding their quality, weaknesses/strengths, tuning tips, etc. I generally try to go highend but ju...