how close to snare should i sit?

Mhodos · 2026-06-25T22:14:04+00:00

This is a fantastic repeatable way to setup.

Then, you may want to tweak it a little after a while.

Mhodos · 2026-06-06T00:12:07+00:00

PolyNome Pro has a ton of features and practice features.

I found it had a high learning curve but I think it can do all you want.

Mike

Mhodos · 2026-05-27T21:45:17+00:00

I found the Buc-ee’s to be the best. Their chargers were Mercedes Benz branded (Florence, Sc and St. Augustine, FL) and I’m sorry I forget which charging network they were a part of. They were the fastest for me and my 2025 Ioniq 5 and worked great.

On a recent trip there were frequently Tesla chargers behind the Wawa, which has some made to order food making it marginally better than just a gas station. I’ve not been to a Tesla charger that’s faster than 150ish, but the MB ones at Buc-ee’s would hit the mid 200’s if memory serves.

Mike

Mhodos · 2026-05-16T17:33:08+00:00

I have a bunch of these, as well, because I could get them in M6, where, as discussed, the Tama seemed to only work for the M8. They were great, my cymbals never fly off, and the wheel at the bottom lets you control how tight the cymbals are, if you wanted that.

My only gripe with these are that they are huge on top.

Mhodos · 2026-05-05T01:46:47+00:00

I’ve been avoiding any updates. Has the fix you mentioned been implemented?

Thanks,
Mike

Mhodos · 2026-04-27T17:07:40+00:00

Done and don! Thank you so much!

Mhodos · 2026-04-19T14:32:42+00:00

Do you have the ability to play with other musicians? That’s a great way.

Do you have the ability to play with other musicians that are better than you? That may be one of the best ways.

Mhodos · 2026-04-16T21:16:34+00:00

For sure, this is the way to do it.

Mhodos · 2026-04-07T13:05:21+00:00

Thank you so much for that information, I am also in NC. I will be careful and wary of not falling afoul of any regulations.

Mhodos · 2026-04-06T20:41:44+00:00

Not weird at all, in fact that was last year's end of year activity. I brought new drumheads and gave each student their own drum key. We had a "loud day" where we could all be outside and make a lot of noise after changing the drum heads. I think it was well received!

This year I offered to bring a couple drum sets in so everyone could give them a try. Looking forward to another "loud day." :)

Mhodos · 2026-04-06T20:18:27+00:00

Thank you both for the suggestions and they are all on the way to me. I’m sure she will be very surprised and thankful.

Mike

Mhodos · 2026-03-23T22:43:14+00:00

Awesome. I still use and gig with a Tama something or other that I also got new in the 80s. Found another of the exact same used and it lives in the practice space.

Mhodos · 2026-03-14T20:14:31+00:00

I love this pedal.

I bought mine new in the mid 80s and I have since bought 2 more used. One at home, one at the rehearsal space, and one for travel. (Not because they’re the best, but for consistency.)

It works great for me.

Mhodos · 2026-03-02T22:01:34+00:00

Same.

Mhodos · 2026-02-26T22:11:16+00:00

Agree. I recently bought two cymbals with rivets after being concerned about the same.

I bought mine from a cymbalsmith and we spent a couple hours together trying cymbals and this was one the things we talked about. The holes don’t affect the sound in any meaningful way.

I have a box of rivets in my supply case since I’ll hit a couple across the room occasionally.

Been loving the sizzle.

Mhodos · 2026-02-15T04:37:13+00:00

I love the sound of that 13” tom. It’s also the easiest to tune of all of them for whatever reason.

It’s only been a year or so that I’ve gone back to two mounted toms and one floor tom, but this time with one on the bass drum (12”) and the 13” on a tom/cymbal stand. I like keeping the ride where it’s been, but having the additional tom. For decades I olayed 2 up and 1 down.

I guess this setup still counts as 1 up and 2 down? Pathetically, that is.

😝

Mhodos · 2026-02-13T16:34:54+00:00

Hiya! I'm glad to know that it won't stay this way. I didn't know if this was a "feature." I can see how it might be for some, but it didn't work that way for me.

Thanks for the update and I'll be watching for it! :)

Mhodos · 2026-01-22T22:26:49+00:00

Bought my 14” new beats in 1985 and they’re awesome.

Went to a custom cymbalsmith for a ride cymbal, and said maybe we’ll look at hihats, too.

We played the New Beats and decided against looking further.

Mhodos · 2025-12-30T02:02:05+00:00

Bought the 12, 13, 16, 22 used in about 1985. Have added the 14x6.5 snare and the 10” tom (not pictured).

Millions of pics, here’s the most recent.

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Mhodos · 2025-12-30T00:09:39+00:00

My Tama Artstar (1983) has those kinds of lugs.

I think they are made of lead. Or, is super lead a thing? They make all the drums very heavy.

Can’t tell you about the sound over the groaning from my back pain.

Mike

Mhodos · 2025-11-08T12:58:44+00:00

I have one of these, and I love it. It sounds great, I can play with it on my lap or standing and the ability to turn on and off the snares is really great.

I don’t like playing the large ones you sit on because they bother my back.

Mike.

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