my new drum kit --did i do well?

[mynameisjonas]

i've always had a preference for coated ambassadors, and i absolutely hate black kick fronts... so yeah you did good!

[noirengineer]

thanks jonas!  gonna take your advice here!
i have coated ambassadors for the batters of
the snare and toms, so it'd match up nicely too!
plus they sound killer!  will keep you updated..
i really think painting the bass hoops will do wonders too.

i'm excited.  thanks everyone!

[StevenO]

This kit is going to rock!

We need to start a thread where we can post pictures of our kits...

[mynameisjonas]

ooops, i think i misunderstood you back there, i thought you had bought the ones you posted... sorry

but yeah, next time go for coated ambassador for the batter side and the ludwig one for the front
you could also try Falam Slam pad on the batter head, it gives it more focus and attack (and increases durability), if you're into that. on some drums it can sound a bit metal, but it worked wonders on my old 24" gretsch kick, which was a bit hard to tame without one.

[noirengineer]

thanks for the clarification jonas -  that's seems like a good idea 

Secondly, thanks to everyone who's been helping me out
me out throughout this whole process.  It's been HUGE help!
learning from my mistakes; and your remarks, suggestions, and
comments are leading me into the right direction, that's for sure!!
(PS: one of the reasons I LOVE OSG SO MUCH!)  --  You guys rock! 


Sooooo.. with that said.. i ordered 22: bass drum head, (white one *w. vintage black ludwig logo)



ALSO NABBED THESE!!!!!!!

1. 


2.  Zildjian 14" A HiHats from the 60's Vintage


3.  22" Zildjian 60's Ride Great Condition


GOT  SOME SAND PAPER...,  PRIMER, CLEAR-COAT, AND ACRYLIC BLACK PAINT FOR THE HOOPS!
will get on that sometime NEXT week.


will post pics asap!

[noirengineer]

all for under $230  !

PS.  those are vintage zildians.  No cracks keyholes, etc.
supposedly.. I feel like a got a good deal.. thoughts?
check it out..  these aren't actual cymbals, but similar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmBR1-GCg1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ZKxZnb ... re=related

[noirengineer]

still no throne.. but my HH stand was 12$ and it matches my kick pedal
wooo hoo!

[StevenO]

You did great, ONCE AGAIN!

[noirengineer]

We need to start a thread where we can post pictures of our kits...

seriously.  lol

[noirengineer]

UPDATES:

Figured i'd try painting one of the bass drum hoops 1st and see how it turned out..
here's some pics documenting this process for anyone interested in doing it.

REMOVE Hoop... 



USE VERY FINE SAND PAPER TO SCRAPE OFF EXCESS PAINT



PAINTER'S TAPE OVER THE BLUE SPARKLE WRAP



COAT WITH PRIMER! 





(STEP 2 IS TO COME...)

[noirengineer]

OK JULY 20TH UPDATE.. HAD a bit of time off and figured this'll likely be my last update
for a while!  (as i've ALMOST completed my effed up 'rub-ix cube' called my kit.) 
the only thing that remains is the throne (I'm getting one soon )

check it out though...  mmmm i'm quite proud..  oh yeah.. the hoop turned out nice,
still only did one so far.. so i suppose the other one is next.. and then i put the reso
kick head on finally!   whew!  excitement broods..  sounds great!  what you think?

[Orang Goreng]

That looks boss! (Do people still say that?) Now..how does it sound?

[noirengineer]

i'm happy u asked that my good friend...
because I'm 50% done uploading a youtube clip!
check back in 5 minutes sir!

[Orang Goreng]

Is this going to be a "I'll be ready in JUST FIVE minutes" thing?

Hmm...you soon may have me GASsing for this: http://www.xlnaudio.com/retro.php

[noirengineer]

PLEASE BE PATIENT—THIS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES.
ONCE COMPLETED, YOU WILL SEE A CONFIRMATION MESSAGE.

or so says youtube   i'm essited!