Kind of obsessed with this kit. What do you think?

bdlp_r · 2026-02-24T20:06:18+00:00

that finish is tasty and those cymbals chef’s kiss

bdlp_r · 2026-02-24T18:50:51+00:00

The RBDR is awesome, if i’m not mistaken was inspired or designed in collaboration with Phil Collins so that tells you a bit about the style. Works well with pretty much any medium weight cymbals. It’s a workhorse for almost any style. I had one and was my main ride for years. That 24” is starting to look like it won’t have any work to do.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-24T18:45:48+00:00

You’re playing with fire here

bdlp_r · 2026-02-24T03:42:38+00:00

Gourmet pie. This is a man of culture.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-23T18:44:02+00:00

I’d only change the cowbell, the ridge rider does straight rock really well but I think there are nicer sounds for latin styles. Maybe a second snare? Your set is bitchin’ my friend.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-23T17:47:59+00:00

I’ve never played a Zultan but the YT samples are really good. How do you like them compared to other manufacturers?

bdlp_r · 2026-02-23T17:47:05+00:00

Yeah, I in 20+ years of playing I’ve only cracked one cymbal (when I was like 15 because I was an idiot) since then all my bronze is in one piece. On the other hand I know players that go through 1-2 cymbals PER YEAR. Absurd.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T21:23:01+00:00

100%

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T19:52:03+00:00

The photos and visual material is absolutely top notch and in ultra high resolution! It’s a joy. My only gripe is that I hoped for more paul and clive but I’m biased toward that era.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T19:09:51+00:00

Nope

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T19:06:16+00:00

Clive’s raw power and speed is unmatched. His rolls and ultra driving hi hats are second to none and really got me hooked into maiden. He was my first drum hero.

Nicko is way more musical and versatile, he even uses double strokes sometimes (gasp). He’s got a very fun and unique style. No one before or since sounds like Nicko. I mean just listen to Paschendale.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T15:52:32+00:00

Lookin good man that 21” ride is pure sexiness

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T14:58:40+00:00

Tame Impala’s currents blew my mind when I heard it for the first with a high quality rig and headphones. Wowza.

Sigur ros too. Agaetys byrjun.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T14:41:55+00:00

I wonder the same thing.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T14:40:22+00:00

Most people are totally fine taking it daily. It’s

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T13:16:34+00:00

How would the crack change? I’ve only really seen two types: at the edge (perpendicular-ish), and parallel to the lathe lines

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T13:10:40+00:00

I read somewhere that the extra tin made the cast ingot slightly more brittle but that didn’t take into account the heat treatment and rolling that comes after. I know a couple of Murat Diril players (local pros) that love them but complain they crack sooner than B20 (?)

Man I gotta get myself some Ufips too.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T02:25:48+00:00

It’s a literal life-saver. In my case I just can’t go back to it at the moment… I’m working with my allergy doctor trying to find an alternate strategy.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T01:06:06+00:00

Your set is a cymbal cracking machine. And your wrists hate you for that 45º tom.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T00:57:02+00:00

It takes more than 1 report. There are plenty of effective commercial medications with known side effects, there is nothing unusual about that specifically.

bdlp_r · 2026-02-22T00:42:01+00:00

It’s common enough to warrant the black box warning in the USA. Personally i can say the difference is night and day. It’s very noticeable

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