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I tried out as a drummer for a band that said they played out 1-2 time a month, interesting setlist, great practice space with nice drums. The guitarist was so loud it was painful. I almost burst out laughing when we did "peaceful easy feeling" and the singer was yelling to be heard above the...

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Could you share the model number please, thanks

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I had a related experience of unknowingly filling a spot in a startup band as a drummer, while a more experienced player waited in the wings until the band got up to speed. When I joined the band I told them I could only manage 2 gigs a month, which they said fit their needs. After a couple of...

Thanks for the reply, that's a great amp

Any interest in a trade for a Gk MB500. I live in the Philadelphia area

Pretty much anything by NRBQ in the Joey Spampinato era: God Bless Us All - YouTube

I’m in a cover band that plays a fair number of outdoor gigs in southern PA: first Fridays festivals, etc. The band rule is we never-ever wear shorts to gigs, I’m usually all in with that dress code. But, we have an afternoon gig coming up at a tennis/swim club, as much as you can plan for...

New bassist, old drummer here. I had a custom drum kit built in 2007, and was initially disappointed with the sound. Over many hours of playing, they have definitely changed in positive ways, overall a more pleasant drum sound. Is it my finding the complementry heads / learning how to play them...

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IMHO it is fundamental that the drum pattern is consistent each time a song is played. The drums / band don’t have to follow the pattern of the recording, they do need to be consistent. There’s no way to lock in with a drummer who is constantly freelancing on their kick pattern, and it burns...

My experience playing drums left handed convinced me to play bass right handed. In short it's a PITA playing left handed in a right handed world. Drums sets at stores / shared / sit in gigs, the sets are alway backwards for me. I can't tell you how many times I ended up just swapping the floor...

I’m a long time drummer who fell in love with bass about 3 years ago. As a drummer I’ve played quite a few gigs with electronic drums. Volume control (in both directions) and diversity of sound are a definitely a plus. I played drums with headphones for hearing protection and with a mix of the...

Joey Spaminato of NRBQ , Spaminato brothers fame often uses his thumb.