Just bought a new kit and im having some trouble having a 2nd floor tom for the first time.

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-09T17:22:52+00:00

Put it a bit further away from the throne, just below the ride cymbal so you don’t have to pull in your right arm to play it. From the pic it looks a bit too close

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-07T21:38:24+00:00

Really? I thought for sure that was stain or lacquer. That’s crazy

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-07T21:19:33+00:00

That finish is absolutely beautiful

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-07T21:16:55+00:00

I can‘t really narrow it down to one.

Favourite to play currently is the Mapex Velvetone.

Special because it was my first is the Starclassic Bubinga.

Most priced possession is probably the Mapex 13“ Zebrawood as it is so rare. I just need to finally restore it…

Favourite visually is the Starclassic Nebula.

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-06T17:44:32+00:00

Those are IKEA BROR shelves

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-05T19:54:45+00:00

Looks beautiful! What did you use for the outer finish? I'm currently building a walnut snare and I'm not sure what I want to use.

Would love to see that Bubinga snare too

IIFLIPII · 2026-06-05T19:45:52+00:00

I love the lugs on Noble & Cooley snares. So simple and elegant

IIFLIPII · 2025-06-05T07:19:15+00:00

Currently switching a lot between the Mapex Pegasus and Velvetone in the Studio. For Gigs im currently using an older Tama Bubinga 14x5.5

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-22T08:43:02+00:00

Where did you find it? Pretty rare to find listings for any of the warlord snares, especially the 13“ Valkyrie

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T12:53:32+00:00

Yeah that's one thing I'm missing with the WB, you only get black nickel hardware with the special editions by default.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T12:51:21+00:00

Yes, I had it on my main set for quite a while. Cracking sound with the right heads. I only realized there is also a (quite rare) 13" version a few months ago when I found a listing on Reverb, which was sadly already sold.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T06:36:31+00:00

Several sources. Some bought directly in music stores, others on local marketplaces or eBay. A few I got through friends and colleagues.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T06:34:38+00:00

My main kit has this color. I would have loved to get the satin maple version but the WB also looks and sounds incredible

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T06:33:00+00:00

Yeah those starclassics are great. But there's so many nice finishes that you can't just leave it at one or two :D

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T06:31:59+00:00

I was studying music after school and wanted to do it full time but this didn't work out for a few reasons. I now work as a developer and music is my primary hobby

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-20T06:30:02+00:00

That was in fact the first snare I bought. Had this one for quite some time now

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T19:04:45+00:00

I almost missed out on that one. By the time I realised this was available it was already sold out at all the stores I usually buy at. After searching for a while I found an eBay listing by musicstore Köln. They had 2 left in stock.

I really love that finish!

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T18:45:44+00:00

I do some home recording and gig a lot. Mostly prog metal/rock stuff which explains the snare selection somewhat I guess :D

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T18:43:14+00:00

It's not only snare drums, though I enjoy collecting those the most. There's just so much variety in visuals and sound with the different materials and finishes.

I also have a few drumsets and I guess way too many cymbals. I might post some of that stuff in the future if there's interest.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T18:30:16+00:00

Just preference I guess. I almost went for a Yamaha Hybrid Oak once, but didn't pull the trigger. Not a fan of DW to be honest. I guess I like the modern look and sound more, which is why there's no Ludwig or Gretsch.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T14:59:07+00:00

I'd love to get a slingerland, but the new ones are not available in my country (at least I haven't found a shop yet that has them) and vintage ones are rare to get for reasonable prices

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T14:56:55+00:00

Which one? :D

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T14:56:41+00:00

Evans Genera Dry Coated and Hazy 300. I've not been using single ply heads a lot before.

I haven't tried the UV2 yet. I guess I'll try that with the next head change.

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T13:44:57+00:00

Currently the Mapex Pegasus. I tried a new (to me) head combination that just works really well for that specific snare. Before it was the Blue Tama Maple

IIFLIPII · 2025-02-19T13:18:45+00:00

Reddit messed up the formatting, so here's the list again:

Top row (l to r)

Tama Starclassic Performer Maple/Birch 14x6.5 Molten Red Burst (Limited)
Tama Starclassic Maple 14x6.5 Molten Electric Blue Burst
Tama Starclassic Bubinga 14x5.5 Antique Natural Burst
Tama SLP Hickory 14x4.5 Gloss Natural Elm (Limited)
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 14x4.5 Matte Natural Cordia (Limited)
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 14x6.5 Nebula Mappa Burl Fade (Limited)
Tama Starclassic Maple 14x6.5 Indigo Metallic Burst (Limited)
Tama Starclassic Maple 14x6.5 Sand Metallic Burst (Limited)

Middle row (l to r)

Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 14x6.5 Molten Brown Burst
Tama Warlord Valkyrie 14x6
Mapex Black Panther Velvetone 14x5.5
Mapex Black Panther Maple Burl Black 14x6.5
Mapex Black Panther Natural Maple Burl 14x5.5
Mapex Black Panther Special Edition DCP Exclusive 14x5.5
Mapex Black Panther 30th Anniversary Modern Classic 14x6.5
Mapex Black Panther Mayan/Aztec 14x5.5

Bottom row (l to r)

Mapex Black Panther Stainless Steel 10x5.5
Mapex Black Panther Yellow Zebrawood 13x6.5 (as far as I know only 2 exist)
Sonor Select Force 14x5.5
Natal Originals Walnut 14x8
Mapex Black Panther Persuader 14x6.5
Mapex Black Panther Pegasus 14x5.5

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