[DrummerChef]

Well, as asked by members, here is the official topic for product reviews.

*mods, if there is another one somewhere, feel free to delete this one. I was unable to find another one during a search.

[Mr Ected]

drummerchef, on Aug 19 2008, 09:36 AM, said:

Well, as asked by members, here is the official topic for product reviews.

*mods, if there is another one somewhere, feel free to delete this one. I was unable to find another one during a search.

It would be cool if there was a whole forum dedicated to reviews, that way you're not wading through one single thread... this may grow into a beast like the member showoff thread.

[DrummerChef]

Mr Ected, on Aug 19 2008, 11:53 AM, said:

It would be cool if there was a whole forum dedicated to reviews, that way you're not wading through one single thread... this may grow into a beast like the member showoff thread.

That would have to be done by Jared, I think.???

[KSL]

Mr Ected, on Aug 19 2008, 08:53 AM, said:

It would be cool if there was a whole forum dedicated to reviews, that way you're not wading through one single thread... this may grow into a beast like the member showoff thread.

That's what I was thinking. New topic for each new review.

[bstric1]

There has not been an official one for member reviews. Dave at one time posted a link to the ones he did off the rockdrummingsystem underground. Good thread Chef.

[Poco Askew]

I believe Johnathan started a topic for reviews a couple months ago. I'll have to see if I can find it when I have a chance.

[Sabin]

Poco Askew, on Aug 19 2008, 03:03 PM, said:

I believe Johnathan started a topic for reviews a couple months ago. I'll have to see if I can find it when I have a chance.

I really think a new forum would be a great idea.

Cause as was said, we don't want another Member show Off thread. As awesome as it is, going through 1000+ posts is a little tedius.

We could use a few new forums up, I'd say.

[Poco Askew]

Sabin, on Aug 19 2008, 03:06 PM, said:

I really think a new forum would be a great idea.

Cause as was said, we don't want another Member show Off thread. As awesome as it is, going through 1000+ posts is a little tedius.

We could use a few new forums up, I'd say.

Possible, but not likely.
Mods can't create new forums - only the FDL Admin (Jared/Rick) can decide on that one and make it happen.
I'm not sure a review thread would run on to a 1000 pages. We can hope, but...
In the mean time, we should use what we have. If its very popular, it might have more weight in getting a forum set up for reviews.

This post has been edited by Poco Askew: 19 August 2008 - 02:57 PM

[Dealas]

We discussed creating such section a few months back. But, as you can see, we decided not to do it (for the moment). If this thing gets big, then we may just have what was missing...

I suppose I should re-post this here:


1. 'A' Custom Crashes - bright sound, good response, normal decay, and warm, straightforward overtones. Has a great feel; not too light, not too heavy. A great all-around cymbal.

2. 'A' Medium Crashes - for being medium crashes, they're heavy. And thick. Needs a bit of a push to respond. Has an average to high pitched sound, yet is followed by slightly dark overtones. Also has a bit of a wash to it, but that's normal for any cymbal of that thickness. Not very versatile, yet it boasts at excellent feel and a full-bodied sound.

3. 'Z' Custom Crashes - The first thing that came to my mind when I hit one of these was "KISS". They're heavy, a bit louder than your average cymbal (though I bet they can probably get REALLY loud), but not very versatile. They have a unique, shimmering overtone, and are surprisingly responsive. Of course, they're heavy. But that's what they're for, aren't they?

4. AAXtreme Chinese - Loud, fast, agressive, raw, nasty, dirty, feisty... that's pretty much what this cymbal is. Has a focused decay, a loud, kang-like attack, and is amazingly loud. It's heavy, and not very responsive (compared to the other AAX chinas) at low volumes. Loudest china I've heard after the Paiste Novo Chinas, but those just make your ears bleed.

5. 'A' Thin Crash - responsive, sensitive, thin (duh), and warm. They have a full-bodied tone, a high pitch, and a normal to fast decay. I personally felt that it had an annoying "explosion" when hit hard: maybe a bit too high pitched. It's also light and thin, so it's not very loud.

6. AAXplosion Crash - Oh my. These crashes explode with a loud (notice: LOUD), bright, full-bodied sound when you hit it hard, or with a focused, musical sound when you do as much as touching it. Extremely responsive. Has a bright, shimmering decay, with a hint of dark overtones.

[deathdrummer420]

Dealas, on Aug 21 2008, 05:48 PM, said:

We discussed creating such section a few months back. But, as you can see, we decided not to do it (for the moment). If this thing gets big, then we may just have what was missing...

I suppose I should re-post this here:


1. 'A' Custom Crashes - bright sound, good response, normal decay, and warm, straightforward overtones. Has a great feel; not too light, not too heavy. A great all-around cymbal.

2. 'A' Medium Crashes - for being medium crashes, they're heavy. And thick. Needs a bit of a push to respond. Has an average to high pitched sound, yet is followed by slightly dark overtones. Also has a bit of a wash to it, but that's normal for any cymbal of that thickness. Not very versatile, yet it boasts at excellent feel and a full-bodied sound.

3. 'Z' Custom Crashes - The first thing that came to my mind when I hit one of these was "KISS". They're heavy, a bit louder than your average cymbal (though I bet they can probably get REALLY loud), but not very versatile. They have a unique, shimmering overtone, and are surprisingly responsive. Of course, they're heavy. But that's what they're for, aren't they?

4. AAXtreme Chinese - Loud, fast, agressive, raw, nasty, dirty, feisty... that's pretty much what this cymbal is. Has a focused decay, a loud, kang-like attack, and is amazingly loud. It's heavy, and not very responsive (compared to the other AAX chinas) at low volumes. Loudest china I've heard after the Paiste Novo Chinas, but those just make your ears bleed.

5. 'A' Thin Crash - responsive, sensitive, thin (duh), and warm. They have a full-bodied tone, a high pitch, and a normal to fast decay. I personally felt that it had an annoying "explosion" when hit hard: maybe a bit too high pitched. It's also light and thin, so it's not very loud.

6. AAXplosion Crash - Oh my. These crashes explode with a loud (notice: LOUD), bright, full-bodied sound when you hit it hard, or with a focused, musical sound when you do as much as touching it. Extremely responsive. Has a bright, shimmering decay, with a hint of dark overtones.

i got a link for aaxtreme chinese i own one lol i think its the last cymbal i did

YouTube Video ->Original Video

[DrummerChef]

bump.

Anyone got a review on something they just got?

[Matt Shank]

BUMP:

I thought I'd do a review on some cymbals that I own...

Sabian AAX Stage Series-

Pros: The versitility behind these cymbals are endless.I like how they blend rather than overpower.They offer a great blend of tones with brightness and clarity. Most of all what I like is that they are very easy to control and are sensitive to hard or soft playing and sound amazing either way. The brilliant finish on them are very attractive and captivating.

Cons: There isn't anything that I dislike.

Quality: The lathing appears fairly simple like two groove patterns. one is a straight circular lathing and the second angleling itself outward to project it's tone. Also very dull hammerings fairly cimetricly placed. They apper to be machine hammered but sound like they have been hand hammered. These cymbals are cast made from durable SABIAN B20 Bronze unlike the lower lines of SABIAN cymbals such as the B8 and B8 Pro which are made with B8 Rolled Bronze and are much cheaper in price, but also in sound. HH, HHX, AA, AAX are all the best series of SABIAN cymbals. Durable stuff that delivers great results everytime.

Review Summary: A practical buy worth every cent and more. I recommend drummers of any style to try them. If versitility is your thing, AAX Stage is a Godsend.

This post has been edited by vicfirth1985: 04 August 2010 - 04:23 PM

[Hybridtavo]

I'll try to put something together soon if I have the time

[85Dave]

I've got a few gear reviews on my youtube page and more to come out soon.

Playlist link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SonicOrbStudio...08D029D9F1736CC

[Erik314]

Well all the sabian xs20 cymbals are amazing! A lot of people say "there good for their price" but I don't care how little or how expensive they are, there just awesome! Especially check out there splashes and hi-hats!

[namawon]

I suppose ill do a few. I just recently bought some new equipment.

Iron Cobra Velo Glide Hi-Hat Stand

I bought this to replace my Sound percussion stand. This stand is very heavy duty. I mean heavy, it weighs twice as much as my old sp stand.
At first glance this stand has many different features and option like my iron cobra pedals. It took me a little bit to figure out everything, but it was pretty simple in the end. The pedal is very very responsive when adjusted to the highest setting. Which was very nice for me. It has a "pedal stabilizer" under the footboard that slides in and out to help the stand since it only has two legs. It works pretty well. The only real downfall is that on carpet it can be a bit wobbly. Not to the point where you cant play it though, because i do. On carpet

Pros:
It goes very high and very low.
Great cymbal seat tilter
Awesome adjustments

Cons:
Really heavy
Pricy(but you get what you pay for)

Pork Pie Round Throne

This was once again bought to replace something. This time it was my old $40 tama throne.
I got this out of the box, and man I was happy! I saw like the foot of cushioning and got so excited!
It was very simple to put together. The base is very supportive and its all put together very very well.
Its so easy to adjust the height, just loosen a big wignut and spin it on way or the other. Very nice.
Its like heaven to sit on. I do 45 minute sets at my church and my butt is happy all the way through.

Pros:
It makes your butt very happy. That is all.

Cons:
Same as the IC Hi-Hat stand.

Both items were in the $160 range new. Just fyi.

This post has been edited by namawon: 05 August 2010 - 05:03 PM

[Remmurd]

DW 3002 Double Pedal Review

Pros: The double chain is a lot smoother then the 2002, a series lower. The single post casting on the slave pedal is really good for scooting it right up to the hi-hat. Everything about the pedal was easily adjusted. I'm not saying easy to reach, but once you get there its very adjustable.

Cons: If you want to adjust the settings you have to lay down on the ground and twiddle some knobs which is awkward. You could take it off the drum and adjust it though. This is probably true for any double pedal though.
Theres also I slight squeak in my slave pedal, but I will fix it.

Summary: For 200$ nothing in this price range comes close IMO. This was my first real pedal purchase. Before this I was using my teachers 5000 and they are very similar.

[dwdude42345]

Trick Pro 1-V Double Pedal Review

Pros: Unbelievable response, you can set these pedals to match ANY feel you want. The stroke adjustment cluster allows you to get the feel of several different pedals very easily. The lower setting has a lot of throw, or "swing" if you will, which makes it feel more akin to a chain driven pedal. The higher setting is VERY light, quick, and responsive, which makes is feel very much like an Axis pedal with the VDL set to the lightest setting. The middle setting has the perfect balance of throw and speed, so thats where I like to keep it. The pedal can go as fast as your feet can, and they WILL show if you have bad technique. They are seriously literal. The compression spring does wonders for your muscles, allowing you to ride doubles for long periods of time with minimal energy. If you crank the tension up, they will give you a MAJOR workout. The slide track clamp is by far my favorite feature. It allows you to move the pedal forward or back on your bass drum to get a perfectly flat attack every time. The actual clamp itself works exceptionally, and the lever is located on the side of the pedal, allowing you to move the footboard as low as you like. You can also easily convert a standard board double pedal to a longboards for $100.

Cons: They are not longboards...yet. They do not have any stabilizers other than velcro, but if you use a rubber mat, they aren't going anywhere. They are a bit hard to get tuned in, but once they are, you're golden. Also, the beaters are a bit too light, I recommend DW beaters or Danmar Wooden beaters.

Final Thoughts: I only paid 350 for these pedals, so look on Craigslist often, you won't find those kind of deals on Ebay. I couldn't be happier with them, they feel perfect to me and work with any style of music. I highly recommend them if you can find a good deal.

[dwdude42345]

Sabian HHX Evolution Cymbals

Sizes: 14" Hats, 10" splash, 20" Ride, 16", 17", and 18" crashes

Pros: Very professional sounding cymbals, crafted from fine B20 bronze, like all of Sabian's pro-level cymbals. They sound very akin to Paiste Signature cymbals, moreso than regular HHX cymbals. Very good for rock, fusion, jazz, funk, and latin. The hats are very dark and crisp, give a very defined chick when closed, and have a great presence and wash when trashes or slightly opened. The splash is very loud, sounds somewhere between a splash and a mini-china, very big and dark sounding for a 10" splash. The crashes are great, the 16" doesn't have a lot of dynamics to it, but has a very satisfying, warm explosion to it. The 17" is very versatile, a great crash to ride on, not too loud, but cuts enough to get through the mix; a very warm and dark cymbal which has good dynamic range. The 18" is by far the best, sounds soo explosive, easily louder than the other two combined. It is brighter than the other two, but still a dark cymbal for sure. When it comes to these cymbals, the bigger you get, the brighter you get. The 16" crash is the lowest sounding of all three, while the 18" is the highest. The ride is washy, washy, WASHY, which I like. A lot of sustain for a thin ride, very versatile and crashable with a PIERCING bell. Very "Police" sounding bell, but not much ping on the bow. The ride can also be used simply as a 20" crash. These cymbals are forged medium-thin, but are softer than even Paiste Signatures, so they are very resistant to cracking as long as you don't slam them as hard as you can lol. They are very studio oriented cymbals, but sound great live as well.

Cons: The 16" does not cut at all, no potential for dynamic playing, simply an "always-open" crash. The bells on all of the crashes except the 18" are very dull sounding, no cut at all. The hats may be too dark for some, very heavily hammered. The ride may be too washy for most, but I love it.

Final Thoughts: These cymbals are great, but very much a matter of personal taste. Definitely a line to try before you buy, but DO try them at least. They are definitely not for everyone. I paid only $650 for all of them, practically new. Not bad being that would be anywhere from 1200-1700 new depending on where you get them. Craigslist loves this line, so it is easy to find individual pieces for cheap, don't expect to find a deal like this though, this was an EXTREMELY lucky deal, even for me.

[The Ska Boss]

PDP Platinum Series Drums:

12x9" Tom, 14x12" floor tom, 16x14" floor tom, 22x18" bass drum.

Pros: These toms sing! The American Hard Rock Maple keeps a very warm, rounded, and resonant sound with any tuning you give it. Sharp Bearing Edges! They are very easy to tune, and keep their tune pretty well. The bass drum is incredibly punchy! I use the small bass drum pillow that is included with the set, and it works wonders! I love these drums, and I got a killer deal on them. I would recommend them to anyone that wants a mid-high range drum set.

Cons: Nothing so far, except the stock batter heads are horrible. The reso's aren't bad though.

Summary: All-In-All, a great mid-high range set that is very high quality. The bass drum rivals my friend's DW Birch kit! Not nearly as punchy, but it's half as good! Haha!