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Hans Rosenberg " It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong . I am NOT a big man! "
- Chevy Chase ("Fletch Lives")
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Michael Lowe I personally don't like the whole endorsement deal game. I do my my best to always ignore it, but when certain big names make very public choices it is difficult to ignore. I have good friends who have endorsement deals, and I'm happy for them in that it ... moreI personally don't like the whole endorsement deal game. I do my my best to always ignore it, but when certain big names make very public choices it is difficult to ignore. I have good friends who have endorsement deals, and I'm happy for them in that it gives them financial help in pursuing their craft. But, that is what it's really about. There are certain brands that I like. But it's been proven again and again that when someone switches, they still sound like themselves. I own full cymbal setups from all of the major cymbal companies. Although the timbres that I get out of the different cymbals may be slightly different, I still sound like me no matter what I'm playing. I believe that is true for everyone. I'm fortunate to be able to buy high end equipment on my own without an endorsement deal. I love Gretsch products. I think that they have a great sound, they are well made and have a wonderful history. I love the direction that the company has taken and am proud to own and play their products. Endorsement ... less
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Louis Contino We all want to be Dave Weckl. It's funny, Dave studied with Gary Chester in the early 80's. It was actually a bit before I studied with Gary myself from 83 to 86. Anyway, I remember telling Gary I was headed down to see Dave play one night at a club in Ne... moreWe all want to be Dave Weckl. It's funny, Dave studied with Gary Chester in the early 80's. It was actually a bit before I studied with Gary myself from 83 to 86. Anyway, I remember telling Gary I was headed down to see Dave play one night at a club in New York called Mikell's. Dave was playing with Anthony Jackson, Michel Camilo, Lew Soloff and Dan Willensky & Sammy Figueroa. Gary tells me to ask Dave when he's coming back to study with Gary. Now when Dave studied with Gary, he roomed with Joel Rosenblatt - who also studied with Gary, but Dave used to put in like 7 to 8 hours a day practicing and throwing sticks against the wall in frustration from Gary's complicated systems. Then hit the clubs at night playing drums for Nite Sprite (an awesome fusion band at the time) and latyer with French Toast with Michel Camilo. Anyway, I see Dave and go to say Hello and tell him Gary wanted me to ask him when he was coming back to study with him. Well Dave nice guy that he is, just says, "Tell Gary, I have no pl... less
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Louis Contino So Vinnie is playing Ludwig Drums and Paiste 602 Series cymbals now. Indulge my opinion about this for a few seconds...Paiste 602 switch from Zildjian A Customs...not sure what gives here in Vinnies head. The 602's are warm and sweet and great for the stu... moreSo Vinnie is playing Ludwig Drums and Paiste 602 Series cymbals now. Indulge my opinion about this for a few seconds...Paiste 602 switch from Zildjian A Customs...not sure what gives here in Vinnies head. The 602's are warm and sweet and great for the studio or small club settings, but not for live Rock with Sting or Jeff Beck. Even the big boys of the 70's who played Regal Tip 2B's never swatted the 602 line. I call the 602's - the Intimates. They are soft, mellow and light. Now, Bill Bruford and Pierre Moerlen played this line, but man the 602's were really Joe Morello's sound. Vinnie would do better with the Paiste Twenty Custom line for his live playing. I wanna see how long he stays with Paiste in general though, because their endorsement deals don't last forever. Just ask Terry Bozzio. Next, Ludwig drums. I've played the old Ludwigs and the new Ludwigs.The newer stuff ain't the older thicker 3ply or late 70's 6 ply Maple Poplar wood. Maybe the deal or the clinic program to come was what Vinnie was looking ... less
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Paul Huskins Question... Besides a Shure SM57, do you guys/gals have a favorite snare mic for playing live?
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Vic Dunston Day 2 of Drumset Week is in the books. I have to say, it went better than Day 1. Felt like a beginner yesterday - especially on the tune I wrote! Sheesh! I think my biggest problem is that I'm not Dave Weckl!
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Vics- me too. Steve Gadd's or Dave Weckl's. It's hard to imagine a more indestructible stick of that light of a weight.
Cool you got to study with Gary. I bought his first book and have used the concept to think about the kit in a balanced, efficient way. While I may not even closely resemble Carter, Simon or Lenny with my left hand lead, I can do so much more because... more
Also, Paiste just didn't give Vinnie a set of 602's. They gave him complete sets of cymbals from all of their lines as part of his endorsement deal along with a boat load of money.
Paul Huskins Question... Besides a Shure SM57, do you guys/gals have a favorite snare mic for playing live?
I use an Audio Technica, I believe it's a Dk6, I've had my current mic's for a few years now so not completely sure of the model #
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Vic Dunston Day 2 of Drumset Week is in the books. I have to say, it went better than Day 1. Felt like a beginner yesterday - especially on the tune I wrote! Sheesh! I think my biggest problem is that I'm not Dave Weckl!
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