Hi
I am a rusty drummer who is looking for a vintage jazz size kit to record in my studio(I mainly record Rnb ska jazz etc)
Anyone have any suggestions as to what i should look for apart from the obvious(gretsch ludwig etc - which i consider out of my price range)
Best sizes for recording old school reggae and rnb.
Suitable snare drums..
All suggestions would be most welcome
Thanks
1St off Welcome, to the VDF!! Here try this on for size it would suit you perfectly, but you'll need a snare drum, a ludwig acrolite would be perfect! and you can get them reasonable!http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/33012-slingerland-drum-set-price-reduced/
1St off Welcome, to the VDF!! Here try this on for size it would suit you perfectly, but you'll need a snare drum, a ludwig acrolite would be perfect! and you can get them reasonable!http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/33012-slingerland-drum-set-price-reduced/
That kit would work perfectly. As for snares I'm thinking any 5 inch metal snare tuned nice and high for that reggae pop. That's what I use at least when I play ska stuff and it sounds great!
looks perfect, shame about the distance. I live in the uk.
maybe i could look for one of these in england on ebay..
how do the rogers drums compare?
do you thing a ludwig 400 would get the job done as a snare drum?
That is a real nice kit and a real nice price! Contact him through the forum, maybe he would ship them.
looks perfect, shame about the distance. I live in the uk.maybe i could look for one of these in england on ebay.. how do the rogers drums compare? do you thing a ludwig 400 would get the job done as a snare drum?
Rogers are fine, as long as you are talking the English Rogers of old, and yes, a Supra is a fine choice of snares, the most recorded in the world.
I would think a 20 inch bass and 16 floor with a nice 12 timbale where the normal wing tom sits would make a nice reggae kit. I would absolutely use the acrolite snare. The Supra would be too dry and a COB Slingy/etc would be too ringy. I wouldn't use anything that resonated too much. I would shoot for a nice MIJ or a Ludwig.
In England, you're likely to come across plenty of Premier drums, and I'd venture that you'll find your share of Beverly drums as well. Beverly drums were made in the Premier factory and are basically the same drums with different hardware. Not all Premiers are made alike -- they have some truly bad Asian import drums in their history -- but they also made some great vintage drums that would stand up with any of the big American names, IMO. Some of the Premier experts on the forum can give you more detailed advice.
As for snares, I'll echo the Acrolite suggestions. It's a great all-purpose snare. The Tama King-Beat (which often has an Imperialstar badge) is also a truly great and underrated snare; I've had mine for years and it's as good as any I've ever played. It would be especially good for reggae and ska -- crisp, fat and loud when you need it to be. A Premier 2000 would also serve you well.
Good luck!
hey everybody cheers for your help.
I bit the bullet in the end and bought a 60's
super classic with a 400
think that should cover all bases.
sounds Awesome
Looks better
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