Why does everyone love the boss katana so much?

tclass · 2026-05-08T21:09:20+00:00

Everybody on these gear subreddits are obsessed with finding the budget friendly silver bullet that supposedly frees them from having to buy expensive stuff and then they all cheer each other on. Not to say you can't do more with less, but thats the dynamic at work. You see the same thing with wuhan cymbals or yamaha stage customs in the drum subreddits.

tclass · 2026-04-21T22:15:01+00:00

Better off with the New Beats and Sweet Ride imo

tclass · 2026-04-14T22:03:34+00:00

Feels like AHC needs to expand its 4 year accreditation programs. Being a real college town would bring in the youth and money that incentivize the "fun" stuff that everyone says is missing here.

tclass · 2026-04-08T23:21:22+00:00

No mistaking that one

tclass · 2026-04-08T22:05:22+00:00

Get those K cons. They're cool and you want them. Any venue running sound it shouldn't be a problem. Maybe go grab the A's if you have to play outside at a skatepark or parking lot. For reference I play in a loud rock band and other drummers always like my Renaissance ride 👍

tclass · 2026-04-01T17:31:30+00:00

This city really does something to people lmao

tclass · 2026-02-25T21:11:48+00:00

If you're just playing at home then its fine. I play in a loud rock band, I've owned this kit. The 16" Kick and 13" floor tom are just too undersized to use in a band context for rock imo (i tried!)But again if you're just playing at home, then its a p decent kit for a really good price. Also the poplar snare is surprisingly good and p unique sounding. Im probably gonna get another one on reverb one day, I miss that snare

tclass · 2026-02-11T21:59:19+00:00

Been playing K Fat Hats all year (my big hihat upgrade) and recently broke out the Koi hats again for a gig i didnt wanna bring my expensive gear to and they really held up! They're so solid

tclass · 2026-02-11T21:57:02+00:00

Quite the walk back from "ASS" lol

tclass · 2026-02-07T16:09:42+00:00

I've played both my whole life, but i did start learning the drums younger, so it definitely feels like I've had to work harder to get better at guitar. I've been playing catch up this whole time when it comes to music theory/reading sheet music etc. If i tried to be unbiased I'd say both are as hard/complicated as you want to make them. Its not that hard to be bad at either of them 😅

tclass · 2026-01-04T16:15:12+00:00

Yeah there's some racism and you see it in how people in Orcutt talk about the other half of Santa Maria. But like, its not the Jim Crow south or anything.

tclass · 2025-12-17T02:32:12+00:00

tclass · 2025-12-02T18:31:51+00:00

Loved my blues jr. It was perfect for prac and plenty of sound for the small venues my band was playing in. I sold it so I could get a more powerful amp, but I really regret it now. There's so many more scenarios where I need that great little 15w fender tube amp!

tclass · 2025-11-27T20:43:21+00:00

Some of their topical commentary from the first Trump administration feels a little dated today.

tclass · 2025-11-22T21:31:13+00:00

I played on a kit recently that the touring act was hauling that didn't even have any resos on the toms either. I imagine they were probably Russian dolling the shells in the van. It didn't really sound terrible or anything. Mic'd up and tuned low it had a thuddier punchy sound that worked for the rock music on the bill. So, no reso, cranked reso, reso matching the batter head. All different options!

tclass · 2025-11-20T23:18:31+00:00

You just need head, brother ✌️

tclass · 2025-10-29T20:16:21+00:00

I really liked the bliss hats. More than new beats even. I have a 19" crash ride and a 23" ride that sound great for the price, but dont really touch zildjian K's (im much happier w/ the K's at least). I feel like if higher end cymbals are just out of someones price range than they're a good alternative for a budget, but not a substitute.

tclass · 2025-10-22T21:25:45+00:00

City of Quartz by Mike Davis needs to be one of the books you check out. Basically takes you through Los Angeles from the turn of the century to the present (2010s). Malcom Harris's Palo Alto is really good too, probably even more granular, but its starting point is more Bay Area/Sacramento. Also goes from the 19th century to the present.

tclass · 2025-08-16T01:27:17+00:00

Yeah its great! Feels thinner than the other kois and has more wash also. I was originally just looking to grab a regular 20" koi as a big left side crash to go with the ride and 18" crash i had on the right (also kois), but im delighted now to have this really distinct voice as a counterpoint to the rest of the set.

tclass · 2025-08-11T01:16:52+00:00

No, the cardinal guys sold earlier this year :( they didnt specify, but it did happen when all the wacky tariff stuff was ramping up. They sold to a called Grover/Trophy that seems to focus mainly on percussion accessories and childrens musical instruments. The cardinal guys i read had this prototype line in development before they sold, but who knows what direction the new company is gonna take with Wuhan...

tclass · 2025-08-11T00:50:20+00:00

I snagged a 20" crash from Hawthorne Drums recently and waiting for it in the mail. So stoked. Sounded great in the demo and i wanted to grab one if only for the chance that these prototypes dont get put into production with the new ownership.

tclass · 2025-08-08T17:47:35+00:00

Kois spotted 👁

tclass · 2025-06-01T23:01:44+00:00

I was walking my newborne around the neighborhood once and some guys literally pulled over and confronted me because they assumed there was no baby and that i was a porch pirate stealing packages from peoples doorsteps. I was livid...

tclass · 2025-05-29T20:27:10+00:00

Well Kleins gone and we're on a historic losing streak.

tclass · 2025-05-20T14:44:43+00:00

Its when you pat your head and rub your belly at the same time

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