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What style of music are you playing with your vintage kit? Last viewed: 0 seconds ago

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I have dabbled in vintage drums over the years, but am currently playing a mid priced new kit with my original folk rock band. I did however just purchase a 70's Slingerland kit (20,12,16) that should be landing any day. I want to make the switch to vintage as I love the warmth of the shells, playing a piece of history, etc., but am concerned that the kit will not cut it with my band, especially the 14x20 kick (I currently use an 18x20). It got me thinking about what styles of music the majority of folks on this forum play.

Do most of you play jazz, classic rock, etc or do a lot of you play contemporary styles as well? Also, how many folks are in cover bands/GB bands vs. original.

Just curious. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Posted on 14 years ago
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I play...

Jazz/Folk with my 60s Slingerland 12/14/20

Funk/Blues/Classic Rock with 60s Slingerland 13/16/20

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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I like to play 60s -80s anything rock. I record my own music.

I prefer 22" bass drums live. I have a 20/12/14 set that I use depending on what I am recording. Consider that someone like John Densmore of the Doors only used 12/14/20 and look what he accomplished sonically.

I wouldn't necessarily sweat the size of your bass but all that really matters is that you are happy with it, not me.

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
Posts: 5176 Threads: 188

jazz and latin styles....some old pop tunes occasionally.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Pneumatic opera and swivel bop.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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Whatever the neighbors hate............DOH

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Some kind of gut bucket jazz/rock/blues stuff.If I start a new band I'll call us The Kings of Zero.

Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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I'm in a power trio, so It's four on the floor rock n roll, and power blues rock stuff. loud and in your face!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Currently using my vintage Slingys for a blues/classic rock band...really glad i put this kit together!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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Classic rock, 80s pop, klezmer, tango, African, blues, jazz

...on my 1970 Downbeat

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 14 years ago
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