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I still would love to eventually get one with a 26 inch kick and the extra 16x18 floor tom but I am very happy. I also have a video with some crude phone room audio if anyone is interested in checking it out I've the link here

https://youtu.be/eoIh15Vy3ks?is=23\_T7i-400vmzvHL

Meinl cymbals, tama drums, trick pedals, footblaster triggers, TM2 drum module, pork pie throne

I'd love to add pictures so you can skip the video, but I can't. Apologies!

Anyway, I've come here to ask if anyone is familiar with the Avenir cymbal line from the Drum Center of Portsmouth.
The cymbals are advertised as "pro-level on a budget". This is the amber line of the Avenir's, and I love the way they sound. I want to get a 16" crash but I'm trivial with how they'll truly sound, especially for so cheap!!

I want to get some opinions from drummers here that have actually messed with them, so please don't hesitate to leave a comment, ur feedback is appreciated 👍

Pearl Reference Redline 14x6.5 22ply snare. It is an absolute beast, primarily been my studio snare for past 2 years. Before that it was never used by original owner.Track featuring this snare

Hey everyone! I make videos recreating my favourite programmed beats, and my latest video is Aphex Twin - Xtal. Enjoy! 🙌

If you want to find more of my videos, head over to the links on my Reddit page!

Setlist, Song notes, Charts, Lyrics, BPM, Nothing at all.. I've tried different setups over the years and I'm curious what other drummers actually keep within reach during a show.

yamaha stage custom birch

10x7,12x8,14x13,20x17,14x5.5

Sabian AAX cymbals

18/16 thin crashes, 14 medium hats, 21 medium ride

skins/heads

toms: G2 batter/stock reso

snare: Genera Dry batter/snare side 300 reso

kick: emad 2 batter/stock Yamaha

700/800 series hardware (plus my 3000 pedal)

not bad for a 15 year old, eh

Hey everyone! I'm considering buying a 2006 Tama Starclassic Exotix Limited Edition Hawaiian Koa/Bubinga, and I'd love to get some advice from people who know this series or have experience with high-end Tama kits.

The kit is listed for €7,500, but the seller is open to negotiating the price. It comes with its certificate of authenticity and, according to the original documentation, belongs to a limited run of 120 kits worldwide.

The seller says the kit has never left his dedicated music room, which sounds reassuring, although I'd obviously inspect it carefully before buying. It's also located only about 10 km from my home, so I can easily arrange a visit and try it in person before making a decision.

The configuration appears to be:

- 22" bass drum

- 8", 10" and 12" rack toms

- 14" and 16" floor toms

- 14" snare drum

It features the Hawaiian Koa outer veneer, Bubinga shells, abalone inlays and dark-finished hardware.

For context, I currently own a DW Design Series White Gloss, for more than 10 years in a 6-piece configuration (8/10/12/14/16/22), with a matching 14" × 5.5" DW Design snare.

I'd potentially sell my DW to help fund the purchase, so this is a significant investment for me.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few things:

1. Is €7,500 a reasonable asking price for this specific Exotix model in today's used market? Given that the seller is open to negotiation, what would you consider a fair offer?

2. How rare and collectible is this particular edition in practice? Does the limited production run translate into meaningful resale value, or is the market for these kits very niche?

3. How does the Bubinga/Koa Exotix compare sonically with a standard Starclassic Bubinga? Is there a noticeable difference, or is the Koa primarily an aesthetic feature?

4. Are there any known issues I should look for when inspecting a kit of this age, particularly regarding the veneer, abalone inlays, shell construction and hardware?

5. Would you consider this a worthwhile upgrade from a DW Design Series, both in terms of sound and long-term value?

The fact that I can inspect and play it in person before buying is a big plus. I'm not looking for an investment guaranteed to appreciate in value; I simply want to make sure I'm paying a fair price for a genuinely special instrument.

Any information, personal experience, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

new tune, play it super different every time
Enjoy
AW

Stellar condition. No dings, dents, flea bites, keying, etc. looks straight out of the later-1980s!!!

I saw this guy on marketplace over the weekend and decided that it needed to join the collection. The guy I bought it from described it a a supraphonic on steroids. (1/8in cast aluminum shell). Gave it a quick spin on the kit, and it really has a nice crack to it. Can’t wait to bring it to band practice this.

Memory locks? Marked rugs? A protractor???

I make no apologies for sharing yet another pic( or two) of my kit 🤩

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to identify this vintage 20” Paiste cymbal and would really appreciate some help from people who know older Paiste cymbals.
Here’s what I know:
Size: 20”
Weight: 2,147 g
Made in Switzerland
No obvious serial number
I can’t find any surviving model name/label on the cymbal
The stamp appears to be an older Paiste design with “TRADE MARK”, the rays/star-and-crescent design, “PAISTE”, and “MADE IN SWITZERLAND”
It has fairly fine, pronounced radial lathing and a relatively large bell.
The cymbal has quite a bit of age/patina but appears structurally sound but has some quite serious keyholing
I’ve been told the stamp looks very similar to the early/pre-serial Giant Beat stamp, possibly a white-label Giant Beat from the late 1960s/early 1970s. However, the 2,147 g weight seems unusually heavy compared with many 20” Giant Beats I’ve found online, so I’m not confident about that identification.

My set up for an audition coming up. I’m thinking about moving the 20” crash to the left and adding my 18” crash/ride to in that space. What do you all think? Too many cymbals or a good set up?