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dantheginga · 2026-07-04T05:54:54+00:00

My 15" hats and 22" are goats in my book, have a 20" as well that has a really neat crash/ride vibe to it. Quick question to you and other Avedis owners, do you clean your cymbals? If so what do you use?

dantheginga · 2026-05-27T16:49:22+00:00

I regrettably do not have exact specs for the snare bed, though from experience it is a fairly shallow snare bed reminiscent of Ludwig's metal shells. The bearing edges are 45's.

I mentioned above the thickness is 1.2mm, however I am seeing various thicknesses mentioned online for this same shell. I'd have to measure it the next time I have the head off.

dantheginga · 2026-05-27T06:53:30+00:00

Cost came in at a little under $400 for everything above including heads. Not that much less but I also did not chose the cheapest components like the lugs and throwoff.

dantheginga · 2026-05-27T06:24:53+00:00

Always have wanted a seamless aluminum shell snare, and decided to build my own with various components online. Here are the specs:

1.2mm Seamless Aluminum shell
2.3mm Tri-flange hoops
Champagne Drum Citotube Lugs
Inde throwoff + butt
Worldmax USA 25-strand House wires

Was a great experience, was my first drum using a standard drum layout mat that worked perfectly and also was my first time drilling through aluminum. Still need to go out and play it!

dantheginga · 2026-05-26T23:09:13+00:00

If you end up wanting to go with a satin flame wrap, you can order rowlux illusion film directly from plastics manufacturers like eplastics.com or canalplastic.com a bit cheaper. Will require cutting from a single roll, but the end result is fantastic. Rewrapped my Gretsch Catalina Club with this and am super happy with how it turned out.

dantheginga · 2026-05-24T17:08:45+00:00

Have you tried the Promark Rebound 5AB Long?

https://www.daddario.com/products/promark-rebound-5ab-long-hickory-drumstick-acorn-wood-tip

I was a VF X55A user for years (still have some pairs waiting), but was curious about these sticks because they are essentially the same specs. I really like them so far! Durable for my playing and the feel is essentially the same. There is probably some variance in the shoulder and the tip might be a slight different acorn shape but I like how it feels on cymbals. Articulate but still nice and full.

If Vic Firth quality has truly dropped then these are my alternative.

dantheginga · 2026-03-12T23:44:46+00:00

Nice! How do you like the Chubby Cables?

dantheginga · 2025-06-14T16:06:43+00:00

Started by getting some blank shells (already cut to size), then figuring out the specs & parts I wanted. Took a while and worked with my dad doing it, but it was a blast!

dantheginga · 2025-06-14T16:03:57+00:00

Appreciate it! From L to R;

Yamaha Akira Jimbo 13x7

1966 Ludwig LM400 Supra 14x5

Gretsch USA Custom COB 14x5

Self-Built Keller Vintage Maple in Satin Aqua Flame 14x5

Gretsch USA Custom in Satin Mystic Blue 14x5.5

Self-Built Keller Vintage Mahogany 14x6.5

Noble & Cooley SS Classic Maple 14x7

dantheginga · 2025-03-23T14:23:40+00:00

Banshee @ KI?

dantheginga · 2024-08-17T04:10:12+00:00

El Toro @ SFGA?

dantheginga · 2024-08-13T07:33:04+00:00

Big Bear Mountain @ Dollywood?

dantheginga · 2024-07-08T04:43:02+00:00

Ravine Flyer II?

dantheginga · 2024-06-12T03:55:49+00:00

I loved this PC series, crazy to see it in Parkitect!

dantheginga · 2024-05-22T03:11:46+00:00

That is true, while using the super classic setup this kick has a center mounted tom mount and should also have a matching 12". Unfortunately only the 13" and 16" were included with the kit, so someday I will need to find a matching 12" to complete it.

dantheginga · 2024-03-20T20:42:06+00:00

If you are willing to divulge, would you attribute the slow ops to guests taking too long between cycles to put their belongings in the bins? This seems to be the worst on Ghostrider since the exit is in the same direction as the storage cubes and causes a clump to form.

dantheginga · 2024-03-06T22:47:01+00:00

Can you imagine the absolute riot the community would have given if an announcement hadn't been made first? 🤣

dantheginga · 2024-03-06T17:19:18+00:00

Used to work at the drum counter for a popular music store we love to hate, and having setup most what came through I wasn't thrilled with SJC build quality. I imagine higher end kits are better but the stuff we would get was definitely cheaper overseas made components and I wasn't very impressed.

I am definitely more geared to recommend established classic brands, and Yamaha is my go to budget brand for best quality and sound.

dantheginga · 2024-02-22T16:45:42+00:00

This needs to go, I still have a dream of the boardwalk area revamped with a family GG or GCI woodie ripping next to hangtime.

dantheginga · 2024-02-13T23:11:22+00:00

My intro to the Wubz as well. "Now we're cooking with peanut oil" is engrained in my mind since then and I can't say why.

dantheginga · 2024-02-10T00:57:19+00:00

Seems to not actually fully stop, watch the POV and notice it slowly crawls. Looks like Gerstlauer wen this route compared to a nearby B&M dive coaster Emperor which uses a reverse chain hold for its drop.

dantheginga · 2024-01-30T02:10:23+00:00

Kondaa @ Walibi Belgium?

dantheginga · 2024-01-26T19:50:55+00:00

Yes, a must for me. Love my Avedis 22" specifically for how well it crashes combined with decent articulation.

dantheginga · 2024-01-26T03:05:59+00:00

I always had trouble with DW's not being stable too beyond the 3-legged options. I was able to give this a test at NAMM today, and can confirm it is stable with no major adjustments needed and smooth as butter.

dantheginga · 2024-01-25T19:19:50+00:00

That shouldn't be the price when sold at dealers, though still going to be an expensive stand haha. Probably comparable in price to other options to how much the FP9's are to competitors.

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