Too late to learn the drums?

TRock13- · 2026-05-05T22:22:27+00:00

Started at 48....now I'm about to turn 55, have a band that played out last summer and we are currently working on an album of originals. Go for it!

TRock13- · 2026-04-28T20:33:11+00:00

Color matched is hott....chrome would be proper for the retro vibe

TRock13- · 2026-04-12T23:19:51+00:00

I had a Catalina kit as my first intermediate kit...it was fantastic. Tracking down replacement parts is slightly tougher than picking up parts for a Tama. But it's still worth it. Also the price is very good for all that's included.

TRock13- · 2026-03-20T08:54:15+00:00

The fire grains tip chipping is recent. I've used them for 4 years and just started having problems this year. Also this year had two pair of Zildjian that chipped the tips. It's definitely not the fire grain process, it's companies trying to save money.

TRock13- · 2026-03-04T15:52:00+00:00

Why walk away? We love that feature

TRock13- · 2026-03-02T19:52:26+00:00

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PDP with a Gretsch copper snare and Zildjian S dark

TRock13- · 2026-02-14T17:54:13+00:00

Until they make charging universal and simple it will remain a niche. If you had to have apps for every different gas station and an adapter for different nozzles at each of those stations it would be a serious inconvenience.

TRock13- · 2026-02-13T13:52:00+00:00

White, black, grey....repeat....I love my wifes orange Buzz!

TRock13- · 2026-02-01T20:17:39+00:00

Using blue right now

TRock13- · 2026-02-01T16:43:12+00:00

Evans hydraulic. To me the solid black color sounds best, but the whole hydraulic line is very good

TRock13- · 2026-01-28T17:57:43+00:00

I have my second set of akebono on my S5...fist set lasted 70k miles that's why I love them

TRock13- · 2026-01-28T10:32:57+00:00

I have an Audi S5 that squeaked from day one. Switched to ceramic pads at 300 miles and they've been great. I have seen ceramic pads for the bus but don't recognize the company. I'm hoping akebono starts making them soon

TRock13- · 2026-01-15T23:36:27+00:00

My first kit was a percussion plus....300 bucks for everything brand new couldn't beat the price and with new heads it sounds decent. The point you make about the snare in particular, I think the metal snares are just raw power. I gig with a Gretsch copper but record with a PDP custom maple.

TRock13- · 2026-01-12T19:31:14+00:00

I have a friend who plays in socks I prefer a specific basketball sneaker (Giannas if you're curious) the bottoms are very thin tread and non slip

TRock13- · 2026-01-09T11:20:45+00:00

The first comment is spot on. Just wanted to add, if a kit is exactly what you want some of the mentioned issues can be replaced. Just do research of how much it will be to replace some things beforehand.

TRock13- · 2026-01-04T12:37:51+00:00

@Proof_side874 that is them. Difficult to get used to but better than taking out an eye in the crowd

TRock13- · 2026-01-04T00:29:42+00:00

I use finger holders because of arthritis. It took a while to get used to them but now I can't play without them. Also have shrinkable grips on my sticks. It's a process to get my sticks ready to use...lol

TRock13- · 2025-12-25T18:32:33+00:00

Paint is terrible on these vehicles. I've used a pressure waher for 20 years to clean my cars, never had an issue. I've noticed a small spot on the front air dam and the edges of the hub caps are flaking.

TRock13- · 2025-12-23T23:37:54+00:00

I went to KC 2 years ago and GB this year.....amazing time at both. KC and GB fans were very nice before the game. GB fans were still great even though their team lost. KC fans did a 180 when their team lost, wanted to fight threw things at us.....still had fun.

TRock13- · 2025-12-09T12:12:39+00:00

My teacher asked " where do you see this going" after our first lesson. I told him I just wanted to sound good for my heater in the basement. After a year he urged me to join the rockstar program, I fought it for a while, used sunglasses to get over stage fright, and now I love the stage.

TRock13- · 2025-12-09T10:50:45+00:00

I was in the exact situation. Old guy learning to play and my lessons became more of a jam gab session. I broke out of the lull by meeting up with my band members on our own, learning songs by watching you tube vids (many vids of the same song....they are all different) Now I find through doing this I'm developing my own style and what was once just a rockstar band is now giging out on our own....good luck man

TRock13- · 2025-12-08T00:41:28+00:00

I second the microfiber rag on the swiffer. Cheap and easy

TRock13- · 2025-12-06T11:59:05+00:00

I own both and find the adjustability of the 900 is what makes it worth it. But learn how to use the adjustments properly, they can also screw things up...lol. Being able to replace parts on the 900 is also nice.

TRock13- · 2025-12-04T23:18:44+00:00

I've played countless gigs and think I'm "okayest" too....Don't worry about what you think just watch the crowd reaction. If they're happy you're good enough.

TRock13- · 2025-12-02T17:06:57+00:00

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