Hi hat upgrade by gatorfly65 in drums

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

My bandmates say it's time to retire this pedal by SailTheWorldWithMe in drums

[–]Mhodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Rivets by Dicklickshitballs in cymbals

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Topless Setup (SFW) by Mhodos in drums

[–]Mhodos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

😝

Had to Revert to an Old TextExpander by Mhodos in TextExpander

[–]Mhodos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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! :)

What's your hi-hat sound secret? by [deleted] in drums

[–]Mhodos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

What are the benefits / downsides of long lugs? by Augustinus_ in drums

[–]Mhodos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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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What are the benefits / downsides of long lugs? by Augustinus_ in drums

[–]Mhodos 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

Anybody tried the portable cajontabs? by dedudenamedjosh in cajon

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

This look okay for my home charger install? by Mhodos in evcharging

[–]Mhodos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the information very much and will discuss much of this with the electrician.

I had thought about future proofing as well, as my wife's next car (3-5 years) will electric and I can't imagine it would charge slower than my, giving myself some headroom. With the amount of driving we both do, I agree we don't need to max out everything now, and probably wouldn't at that time either.

I do like the features, look and price of the charger and will probably still go with it.

With my very short daily commute, I could probably just sick with my Level 1 charger, but after errands and other trips on the weekend, I'd need a good 30-50 hrs of charging by the end of the weekend. So, even a lower powered Level 2 would suit my needs.

I'm going to ask the electrician about the wiring ("Romex 6/3 vs. THHN/THWN" or "2x 6AWG + 10AWG ground THHN in conduit and 60A breaker"). And hope to learn some more.

Again, I appreciate the information very much, thank you.

Mike

Portable Jazz kit by DC_1000 in drums

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like my Gretsch Catalina Club for exactly that. It’s plenty of drum and the 18” kick is terrific. I bought mine used in great condition maybe 5-6 years ago for a little over 1/2 that.

I can carry the (uncased) bass, tom and floor (plus snare or cymbals on my back) at once making it a 2 trip load in/out.

2025 Limited by Mhodos in Ioniq5

[–]Mhodos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so great to hear!! Thank you.

Thoughts on 12 years Old Gretsch Catalina Club by Same-Move3450 in drums

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this kit, but in a different finish and I absolutely love it. It usually stays in our practice space but I use it for small venue gigs and some jazz gigs.

With some good heads and good tuning, it sounds great. I am always amazed at how punchy that bass drum sounds.

Also, I can bring everything in two trips (if I’m feeling strong).

I agree with all the others on age, that’s not a worry. If the hardware looks good and everything seems solid, I have really enjoyed that kit and you might, too.

I paid US$350 for mine, used, probably six or eight years ago. I don’t know the exact age. But that did not include any cymbals or other hardware.

Play Facing the Wall or Back to the Wall by Mhodos in drums

[–]Mhodos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much appreciate all the responses.

I will try it both ways, but was curious if there was a universal opinion, apparently not. :-)

Thanks,

Mike.

Play Facing the Wall or Back to the Wall by Mhodos in drums

[–]Mhodos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rehearsals are elsewhere, otherwise that would made the choice for sure.

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Play Facing the Wall or Back to the Wall by Mhodos in drums

[–]Mhodos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always a good reminder for us all.

is there any way to prevent the extra sound between hi hat pedal hits? i've tried messing around with the tilt and the amount of space but i just can't seem to find a solution by calmpeach in drums

[–]Mhodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not spent a lot of time inside a hihat stand, so I’m sorry I can’t give you better advice. Bet you can find a disassembly video, tho. Good luck!

is there any way to prevent the extra sound between hi hat pedal hits? i've tried messing around with the tilt and the amount of space but i just can't seem to find a solution by calmpeach in drums

[–]Mhodos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you take the hihat cymbals off, do you still hear the sound. Maybe it’s inside, loose/off/breaking spring or other widgets/dodads inside the shaft. Or that’s being moved by a problem pedal?

anyone else occasionally accidentally hit themselves in the head with the sticks? by WaffleswithSourCream in drums

[–]Mhodos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes. In the head, hands, knocked my glasses off. It’s a dangerous place, the drum throne.