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Just so everyone is clear what we are talking about: Sometime I believe around 2000 Remo introduced the Coffee House Drum which was basically a cocktail style drum with an upward striking pedal but the top head was a Remo synthetic Conga head. There is no snare mechanism on these drums. The shells a...

As far as the crash ride, I have considered a 14" crash. What 14" do you use? I use a 14" Zildjian A Custom. It works great for my drum which is definitely on the quieter size. I use pretty small sticks with plastic tips to give the cymbal more ping when riding. I think many folks wo...

Hey Steve, Definitely check out cymbals in person if you can! I bought some 12" Wuhan splashes mail order just because they were so cheap and I can always use some small effects cymbals. They worked out pretty nicely. For larger cymbals you always run a big risk of getting something that you do...

Hi SRT,

Here is a good thread talking all about hi-hats:

http://www.cocktaildrum.com/rap/viewtopic.php?t=630

Several of us here use splash cymbals on a fixed hi hat mount and a few even use remote hi hat stands to get fully functional hats out front!

Enjoy!

- John

Does anybody know who sells reversed pedals all set up/ready to go? Hey Ricky, Phattie is the only accessible place that I know right now that sells new drums with pedals. Maybe they would sell you just a pedal? Also, always keep an eye on eBay. Right now there are two ludwig Speed Master pedals up...

Hi All,

Someone contacted me looking for a Cocktail Drum loan/rental for a festival in Ferrara, Italy. If you or anyone you know is interested post a reply. I'll put you in touch.

Thanks

- John

Hi Peter,

Fantastic! I love the multi-clamp mounts on the side of the drum!

Where do you get the black mounting plate with the post from? What are they originally designed for?

Thanks for the update,

- John

Hey Tiki, About 15+ years ago I had a set of old 15" Zildjian hi-hat cymbals. They were interesting but too soft and mushy (the edges were very thin) that I truly found them unusable despite lots of experimentation. So, I eventually decided that it would be worth cutting them down to 14". ...

Very nice Dennis!

I used to have a set of North drums and always had a fantasy of mounting all those crazy toms around a single cocktail! Would have been cool, if unbalanced

- John

I like the idea of the poll but I imagine that most Cocktail Drum players use 'most of the above' for different music/venues and depending on their kit size and wether or not the top head is a snare or not! I can give you my basic Cocktail Stickbag Contents: Diamond Tip 8A "spang-a-lang" p...

Hi Dennis, Thanks for the update and link! I have been waiting anxiously to see more posted pictures of your work. I have to ask about the piano black kit, how many of the 6 accessory drums are meant to mounted at once? Do you have any pictures of the kit set up? They all look beautiful, keep up the...

I was strongly advised to google Jim Laabs first before purchasing, and long story short, I didn't buy a set. I'm sure they are a great bang for the buck, but buyer-beware. Wow, I just googled Jim Laabs. Most of the links out there are complaints about the store and customer service. Really sad, I ...

Hi Randy, I am quite certain that the Trixon Cocktail Kit is a rebranded Chinese made kit. They have been on sale in Germany for a few years now under different brand names: http://shop.kirstein.de/shop/default.aspx?TY=item&ST=1&IT=30&CT=558 I have never tried one myself but my impressio...

Hi Peter,

Fantastic! I always love your creations!

Are those C-clamps holding the tube legs onto the 14" kick?

Thanks for sharing

- John

Hey Robert, I think a 5-10 watt amp will be fine for your needs. As an example I have a Fender Champion 110 solid state (25 watts) and a Peavy Backstage solid state (35 watts) and I can use either one in a full out rock band. Not metal but pretty darned loud! They work great for jazz as well but the...