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Who gigs with vintage hardware? Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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I certainly don't. I have no problem with using newer hardware with older drums, especially if I mount rack toms on isolation mounts or in snare baskets.

I remember the first thing I would do was to buy a new set of stands for every old kit I bought, as I definitely was in touch with my inner Keith Moon when I played out. I still am, and if it weren't for DW Puppy bones, I could have NEVER mounted a 22" ride cymbal on my kick drum.

Aesthetically, I admit the vintage stuff looks GREAT, but only if the drums were to be displayed and not used. I don't think that modern stuff takes away much from the look of vintage drums (save for a rack), but that's just my opinion. I know that there are modern versions of the vintage flat-legged, single-braced stands. The flat-based designs were (in my opinion) part of the instability problems.

What do you think?

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Posted on 14 years ago
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I have been using the dw flat based stands for the past year, minimum one gig a week and they have held up very well. Very stable, light weight, memory locks and they look cool!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Hi,

I love the flat base hardware, much more aesthetically appealing than modern double-braced stuff. Minimalist, less is more...Using flat based hardware allows you to actually see the drums!

If you're a jazz or country rock player then you don't need super robust hardware. it's not in how hard we hit acoustic drums and cymbals, but how we hit them...so why the need for gargantuan pieces of metal that is a pain in the a-- to move around? I adore my late '60's Premier flat based hi-hat stand, elegant, beautiful, light-weight.

I purchased the Gibralter set of flat based vintage hardware and its awesome, stable, light, with mem-locks!

again just an opinion singer

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 14 years ago
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Don`t get too deep into your inner Moon,..Your kit wont last long !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 14 years ago
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In the 1980s it was all double-braced hardware.The 1990s it was single-braced.Now I'm considering flat base. Getting older I suppose.

Posted on 14 years ago
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Have a couple super sweet flat based 60's Camco cymbal stands that are my

regular giging stands now. So light and stable even with 22'' pies. But

I don't have them super extended all the way up and super tilted like some

heavy duty rocker, would switch over to my Ludwig Atlas single braced

stands for that kind of action! Just like the lighter weight stuff in

my bag or trap case, getting old and double braced stuff is for the kids

young enough to haul around themselves...

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From lucky

I have been using the dw flat based stands for the past year, minimum one gig a week and they have held up very well. Very stable, light weight, memory locks and they look cool!

What style of music do you play?

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From kellyj

Hi,I love the flat base hardware, much more aesthetically appealing than modern double-braced stuff. Minimalist, less is more...Using flat based hardware allows you to actually see the drums!If you're a jazz or country rock player then you don't need super robust hardware. it's not in how hard we hit acoustic drums and cymbals, but how we hit them...so why the need for gargantuan pieces of metal that is a pain in the a-- to move around? I adore my late '60's Premier flat based hi-hat stand, elegant, beautiful, light-weight. I purchased the Gibralter set of flat based vintage hardware and its awesome, stable, light, with mem-locks!again just an opinion singer-kellyj

I may have to borrow some from someone, as I don't play quite as loudly as I used to. Hmmmm...

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From OddBall

Don`t get too deep into your inner Moon,..Your kit wont last long !!

Okay, maybe not totally in touch with my inner Keith. I haven't gored a head with my stick in YEARS; however, I did nearly put someone's eye out when I was throwing out sticks. I will NEVER do that again...

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Posted on 14 years ago
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From redneckdrum

In the 1980s it was all double-braced hardware.The 1990s it was single-braced.Now I'm considering flat base. Getting older I suppose.

I guess because my cymbals would fall down, double-braced is still my preferred style.

I now only play three crashes, a ride, a splash and a pair of hi-hats. my ride is mounted on the kick drum. I don't like carrying nearly as many stands these days...

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Posted on 14 years ago
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