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Drum kit set up OCD Last viewed: 49 minutes ago

Posts: 42 Threads: 6

Maybe I'll lower my high hat half an inch.. No, two inches.

My ride could be a little closer and a hair to the left..

No, that's not right I'll put it back..

Floor tom could use a small tweak on the bottom head..

Come to think of it my bass pedal could be a little tighter..

Maybe... Maybe not. No it's fine.. I think?

Arrrgghh!

I spend WAY too much time screwing around adjusting things on my drums.

They sound and play just fine but I'm always thinking things could be better.

If I spent more time practicing and less time OCD'ing over my set up and sound I'd be much better off. Man, what the hell is wrong with me??

Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?

1964 Ludwig Super Classics in WMP.
13/22/16/16
Ludwig Acrolite snare from the 70's
Speed King Pedal
A.Zildjian K.Zildjian and Paiste cymbals
Evans, Aquarian, Ludwig and Remo heads
Zildjian 5A drumsticks (nylon tip)
Posted on 13 years ago
#1
Posts: 1132 Threads: 43

I think you probably speak for many of us.

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
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1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
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Posted on 13 years ago
#2
Posts: 252 Threads: 37

Once I got my kit where I really liked it, I marked all the stands, legs, etc. with a Sharpie, showing where they mate up. It makes set up so much faster!

And the Sharpie can be easily wiped off with ISO alcohol, in case you want to make changes.

My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Much support and empathy here......:)

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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Take the blue pill.......its all good:)

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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From Tinman

Once I got my kit where I really liked it, I marked all the stands, legs, etc. with a Sharpie, showing where they mate up. It makes set up so much faster!And the Sharpie can be easily wiped off with ISO alcohol, in case you want to make changes.

I used to do the same thing. I'd futz and adjust everything for a couple days till it was just the way I liked it. Then bring them to practice/gigs only to go through the same thing again back home. LOL.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
Posts: 42 Threads: 6

Yeah I know.. Much to do about nothing I guess.

At least it's just a four piece, lol.

Any more drums to fuss over would send me over the edge for sure! ;)

Thanks guys,

1964 Ludwig Super Classics in WMP.
13/22/16/16
Ludwig Acrolite snare from the 70's
Speed King Pedal
A.Zildjian K.Zildjian and Paiste cymbals
Evans, Aquarian, Ludwig and Remo heads
Zildjian 5A drumsticks (nylon tip)
Posted on 13 years ago
#7
Posts: 2212 Threads: 95

Played a gig Saturday at a place where I had a weekly gig and the tape that I put on the floor to mark where I set my kick was still there, weeeooo!!!!

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
Posts: 730 Threads: 61

I'll whiff on a crash every now and then, but I'm a neighborhood guy. That said, I'll drive to the drum shop if I lose a felt.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
Posts: 1918 Threads: 60

You are anally retentive. OCD is not at all what you're describing.

From 60'sOldLudwigs

Maybe I'll lower my high hat half an inch.. No, two inches.My ride could be a little closer and a hair to the left..No, that's not right I'll put it back..Floor tom could use a small tweak on the bottom head..Come to think of it my bass pedal could be a little tighter..Maybe... Maybe not. No it's fine.. I think?Arrrgghh!I spend WAY too much time screwing around adjusting things on my drums.They sound and play just fine but I'm always thinking things could be better.If I spent more time practicing and less time OCD'ing over my set up and sound I'd be much better off. Man, what the hell is wrong with me??Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?

What Would You Do
Posted on 13 years ago
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