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[RobboC]

I know there is a guitar thread, but I couldn't see another for other instruments. Interested to see them all.

I'll start!

Just aquired this:





Rather pleased! Roland TD10 Expanded with mesh heads. I couldn't stretch to a TD20/30 but to be honest, don't think I needed to. The feel and flexibility of the kit is superb.

I also have a Yamaha DTXpress II which i've used for years, but wanted a larger more realistic kit.
I have an 8-piece accoustic set but it's too loud for where I live.

Excuse the floor it's the next thing to be done.

Edited by RobboC on Monday 4th June 18:15

[Martyn-123]

I want to turn off that plug just to see what happens ?

[GnuBee]

You chose the same path as me - I went from a Yamaha DTX thing to a Roland TD10. Tempted by a TD20 but it's difficult to justify the cost and the TD10 is very good. I dabbled with triggering samples (Superior Drummer 2.0) which freshened the sounds up but I still use the on-board sounds when I just want a quick practice.

Only change I've made in 5 years of ownership was to ditch the original hi-hat and go for the new version which you use on a normal hi-hat stand - make a huge difference and is an upgrade I'd fully recommend.

[KardioKate]

A century old, a bit battered, but the insides have been maintained regardless of cost - I love him.

[Z06George]

Best quality one of my kit I have, will try and get one of the percussion set up later

Edited by Z06George on Friday 22 June 14:30

[drumsterphil]

My two kits -

[offspring86]

Mine:

2001 Pearl Export in Ebony Mist
10", 12", 14", 16", 22"


2005 Pearl Masters MMX in Purple Storm with satin hardware
10", 12", 14", 22"


Snares:
14" x 6" DW Collectors Maple - Blue with solar flames and brass hardware
14" x 6.5" Pearl Steve Ferrone signature
13" x 5.5" Spaun coke bottle acrylic
13" x 3" Pearl steel piccolo
10" x 5" Premier mezzo soprano
14" x 5" Pearl Export in ebony mist


Cymbals:
8" Sabian Pro Sonix Splash
10" Sabian Pro Sonix Splash
14" Sabian AA Stage Hats
14" Sabian AAX Xplosion Crash
14" Sabian AAX Mini China
16" Sabian AAX Xplosion Crash
16" Sabian HH Rock Crash
16" Sabian AAX China
20" Sabian AA Rock Ride

[AnimalMkIV]

Apologies for the poor quality.


Yamaha DTXpress IV with Stagg cymbals

[DanoS4]

I also play this a fair bit too



It's a hard life.

[sastanack]

I used to have saxophone lessons in a 'music academy' (damp wee building behind the highstreet) near me, saw the drums and always fancied a go..

Started to save up for it but it seemed to be taking forever and I wasn't enjoying the sax lessons very much any more. Still have it but don't play.

[RobboC]

Wow, some amazing set ups there!

Agree about the hi hat, will do that in time.

[sastanack]

you've inspired me

booked in for a drum lesson on Monday

[drumsterphil]

sastanack said:

you've inspired me

booked in for a drum lesson on Monday

Nice one, you'll have a blast... (but then I'm biased lol)

[timbob]

My alto sax in a bit of a home recording moment - a Keilwerth SX90R...



My bari - a 1940 Martin Handcraft:

[Blackpuddin]

glad I don't live next to any of you lot

[sastanack]

I really enjoyed learning when I started with the saxophone, after going through a few books my teacher put me on classical music

Stopped enjoying it at that point

Couldn't find much in the way of books at some local shops and I wasn't internet-savvy at the time

[KardioKate]

sastanack said:

I really enjoyed learning when I started with the saxophone, after going through a few books my teacher put me on classical music

Stopped enjoying it at that point

Couldn't find much in the way of books at some local shops and I wasn't internet-savvy at the time

There really is absolutely no substitute for classical training, even if ultimately, you're interested in another genre.

[timbob]

KardioKate said:

sastanack said:

I really enjoyed learning when I started with the saxophone, after going through a few books my teacher put me on classical music

Stopped enjoying it at that point

Couldn't find much in the way of books at some local shops and I wasn't internet-savvy at the time

There really is absolutely no substitute for classical training, even if ultimately, you're interested in another genre.

I'd argue there's no substitute for good training. I teach, and a large part of teaching is making sure the student is happy and motivated to learn. If they want to play rock and pop, then there's plenty of beginner level stuff that goes in that direction. I wouldn't push my chosen jazz (and it's associated complex theory) on an adult beginner who's dream was to blow his sax at the local blues jam session, for example.

If someone "switches on" later in their development, then more hardcore training can always follow, but they've got to still be playing by that point...! If an early push in a direction the student is totally disinterested in means they quit the instrument, the teacher has failed, IMO.

[KardioKate]

timbob said:

I'd argue there's no substitute for good training. I teach, and a large part of teaching is making sure the student is happy and motivated to learn. If they want to play rock and pop, then there's plenty of beginner level stuff that goes in that direction. I wouldn't push my chosen jazz (and it's associated complex theory) on an adult beginner who's dream was to blow his sax at the local blues jam session, for example.

If someone "switches on" later in their development, then more hardcore training can always follow, but they've got to still be playing by that point...! If an early push in a direction the student is totally disinterested in means they quit the instrument, the teacher has failed, IMO.

I think you've completely missed my point.

[timbob]

KardioKate said:

I think you've completely missed my point.

How so?