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Bill Stewart playing a 16" BD? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Are my old, tired eyes deceiving me, or is Bill Stewart playing on a 16" bass drum in this video?

http://youtu.be/c8A0V60teBI

Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks like a 16" from here! Wish the drums were clearer, excellent playing. That level of proficiency in jazz drumming is just way above my pay grade. Great skills on that guy!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Thanks for chiming in, Purdie Shuffle! By the way, I just found this online and thought it was pretty cool:

http://www.unitedworld.gr/IMAGES/Larry%20Goldings/RIDER%20Larry%20Goldings.pdf

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Bill Stewart, my favorite contemporary Jazz Drummer. His Signature Sticks are great for light Jazz Playing.

That Bass Drum looks more like a 18" to me.

Thanks for Sharing!

Happy new Year,

Lars

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Happy New Year, everyone!

Anyway, I'm asking because, in comparison to my Gretsch kit with an 18" bass drum, Bill Stewart's kick looks much smaller in the video...

[IMG]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg510/irahawaii/rb.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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...and here's a photo of Brian Blade and his 16" bass drum:

[IMG]http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg510/irahawaii/brianblade_16.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Comparing it to the floor tom, I'd have to call it an 18"....

And, I second the stick recommendation. His model's been my favorite for a while now. Really nice feel and rebound.....

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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It was surely an 18" bass, but the reason it appears to be smaller than yours is the relationship of one piece to the other. Notice how close your mounted tom is to your bass and how comparitively elevated his is.

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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From Dan Boucher

It was surely an 18" bass, but the reason it appears to be smaller than yours is the relationship of one piece to the other. Notice how close your mounted tom is to your bass and how comparitively elevated his is.

Exactly. also the white Front Head compared to Stewart's transparent Head makes a Difference.

@Drummer 808: Stunning Beautiful Gretsch Kit!

Kind Regards,

Lars

'73 Premier 707 Golden Sun 2x22/13/14/16
'72 Premier 303 Silver Star 20/12/14/16
'73 Premier Silver Star 22/13/16
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'60s Flush Base and '70s Lokfast Hardware Sets

'70s Ludwig B/O Kit Silver Sparkle
Supra Phonic, Black Beauty, '67 Acrolite

Paiste Dark Energy Set, Giant Beat Set
Paiste 602 Hats and Flat Ride
Paiste 2oo2 Ride
Zildjian K Set
Posted on 11 years ago
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