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by John Mettam
Mon Oct 02, 2000 11:31 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums Wanted
Topic: cocktail newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 8515

hey Jason,



Check out the Cocktail Drum resources page. There are links to makers of new cocktail kits and vintage drum dealers.



www.cocktailangst.com/drum/links.html



Let us know how your search goes!



John
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by John Mettam
Fri Aug 18, 2000 10:29 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: My set up
Replies: 2
Views: 3444

Hey Scott,<br> <br> Thanks for the post! Here's my question:<br> <br> Do you ever play the kit in the upright position?? <br> <br> If you do, do you play standing or sitting? With Hi-Hat or no?<br> <br> Thanks again<br> <br> John <p></p><i></i>
by John Mettam
Thu Aug 17, 2000 12:15 am
Forum: Cocktail Drums For Sale
Topic: EBay Ends 8/21/00 - VESPE Single Head Cocktail Kit
Replies: 0
Views: 2696

Hey Gang,<br> <br> Check out this single headed Vespe for sale on EBay.<br> <br> <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=410202747">cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayI...=410202747</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--> <p></p><i></i>
by John Mettam
Wed Aug 16, 2000 5:37 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: my kit
Replies: 1
Views: 2775

Hey Screemnjay,<br> <br> Sounds like a cool kit!<br> <br> If you send me pictures I can scan them and post them for you. This goes for anyone else out there!<br> <br> Drop me a line at:<br> <br> cocktaildrum-owner@listbot.com<br> <br> Thanks for the post!<br> <br> John <p></p><i></i>
by John Mettam
Fri Aug 11, 2000 5:38 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: My Slingerland Cocktail Setup!
Replies: 0
Views: 2913

My Slingerland Cocktail Setup!

My Main Cocktail Setup: <img src="http://www.cocktaildrum.com/images/drums3/mysling1.jpg"> I currently have 4 drums of the same model but different finishes and models. I use this kit for many applications (Jazz, Pop, Latin, Cabaret, Etc. even some Drum & Bass!) and I find it is very s...
by John Mettam
Fri Aug 11, 2000 5:17 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Wanted
Topic: Rogers Astoria, Ludwig Gold Coast, Slingerland 286
Replies: 0
Views: 3723

What can I say? I'm looking for all srts of Cocktail Drums because I'm addicted but in particular I am looking for: Rogers Astoria Ludwig Gold Coast Slingerland No. 286 If you have one of the above (even if not for sale) please contact me: mettam@earthlink.net Thank You John <i></i>
by John Mettam
Fri Aug 11, 2000 5:14 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Practical Applications
Replies: 1
Views: 2104

Hi David, <br> <br> I'm adding my reply to your E-mail so that others may aslo read it:<br> <br> >Even with the smallest setup I find myself hauling around 2 drums and a trap <br> >case. I've always looked for the 1-trip, pick it up and walk out setup that <br> >still has a bass and snare with a hi-...
by John Mettam
Fri Aug 11, 2000 5:08 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums For Sale
Topic: Rare Slingerland Leedy Cocktail Ft 1920's?
Replies: 0
Views: 2715

Hey everyone,<br> <br> There's a Slingerland Leedy(?) Cocktail Ft 1920's on EBay until Aug-14-00 07:44:04 PDT.<br> <br> <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=405123767">cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayI...=405123767</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK E...
by John Mettam
Sat Aug 05, 2000 8:38 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Perfect kick drum head for cocktail drums!....
Replies: 10
Views: 5326

Hey Johnny,<br> <br> Thanks for the info! I'll check these heads out. I've been using a Remo PowerStroke 3 for the bottom of my 25x14 Slingerland Cocktail Drums. I keep it tuned very low and add two large strips of duct tape with tissue underneath to add some mass. I also use lug locks to keep the l...
by John Mettam
Mon Jul 17, 2000 3:03 pm
Forum: Your Cocktail Kit
Topic: TELL US ABOUT YOUR COCKTAIL KIT!
Replies: 0
Views: 2365

This is a forum to tell us who you are and to give details about the Cocktail Kit that you play! You can even post an image if you would like!<br> <br> Thanks for participating!<br> <br> John <p></p><i>Edited by <A HREF=http://pub19.ezboard.com/ujohnmettam.showPublicProfile?language=EN>John Mettam</...
by John Mettam
Sun Jul 16, 2000 2:28 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Wanted
Topic: Looking for Cocktail Drums and Parts? Post Here!
Replies: 3
Views: 9317

Welcome to the Cocktail Drum Lounge Wanted to Buy forum. Feel free to post what Cocktail Drums and parts you are looking for here.





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by John Mettam
Sun Jul 16, 2000 2:20 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: Cocktail Questions!
Replies: 1
Views: 2079

Hi Greg,<br>
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Check out the FAQ section of the Cocktail Drum Loune.<br>
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Most of your qestions are answered there!<br>
<br>
John
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by John Mettam
Sun Jul 16, 2000 2:11 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: What a fun site!
Replies: 1
Views: 2831

Cary, the yamaha pedal is simply a chain-drive pedal flipped <br> around. It mounts to a special bracket that clamps <br> between two of the floor tom legs and flatens out in the middle <br> so that you can clamp a pedal to it. It should work for any drum! <br> mettam@earthlnk.net <br> John Mettam <...
by John Mettam
Sun Jul 16, 2000 2:07 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums Discussion Board
Topic: For Cocktail Drum/Vintage Drum Discussion!
Replies: 0
Views: 3159

Welcome to the Cocktail Drum Lounge Discussion Board. Feel free to post your comments, questions, stories, and share your knowledge about Cocktail Drums!<br>
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Enjoy,<br>
<br>
John
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by John Mettam
Sun Jul 16, 2000 2:01 pm
Forum: Cocktail Drums For Sale
Topic: PLEASE, FOR SALE COCKTAIL DRUM ITEMS ONLY!
Replies: 0
Views: 2562

Welcome to the Cocktail Lounge For Sale forum! Feel free to list any Cocktail Drum related items for sale here. <br>
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Thanks<br>
<br>
John
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