I wanted to make a different video for 20,000 but it happened faster than I thought lol. That video will be out in a few weeks though, check out my instagram @davidraouf for a sneak peak! ;)
+rdavidr your audience is growing because you're a baddass who can't stand still and has to experiment will all kinds of stuff in a musical instrument that has around 100 years old. you are a good example.
+rdavidr Pleeeease cut off those 100 rivets off the cymbal, please! I'm extremely curious about how it will sound! Please! (And make a video about it, please)
Those Tamas are either 2006 or 2007. They're 10 lug bass drums with the new style Starcast mount which were both introduced in 2006. Black Starcast mounts and 8 lug kicks were 2005 and earlier. In 2008 Birch Performers gave way to Birch/Bubinga.
Thanks to you rdavidr i just purchased my starclassic walnut birch and its the best kit ive ever heard best bass drum sounds ive ever heard goes well with my chris adler warbird
+Llamaa there are lots of innovative drummers out there, although David is definitely innovative in some ways, I feel like his videos are more like "hey, David uses this, maybe I could also use this"
I also don't use a huge set up either. Currently I'm only using bass, snare, ride, and a bell with my gigging band (surf rock, spaghetti western, & psycobilly mashed up) and occasionally I'll add a hi hat and or floor tom for recording purposes. But the "core set up" of my kit is just bass, snare, and ride.
Sweet setup. I used to use my ART Pro MPA II for my overheads, but recently switched to using it for my kick and snare instead and just using the preamps on my interface (TASCAM US1800) for my overheads. I've been very pleased with this change. Have you tried this?
4:03 - also have a tama starclassic and when i was gigging hard, i got my 5 piece + 4 cymbals (not inculding hats) down to 2 cymbal stands. i was so proud lol. Each cymbal stand held 1 tom + two cymbals. throw in a floor tom, hh stand and snare stand and it ends up being a pretty light load for a "full" kit.
I have an EFX Maple in the same silver sparkle finish as yours Same tom dimensions too with the 10,12 and 14. Just a 24" bassdrum. Sadly, over the last few years it's started yellowing. Do you know of any ways I could restore it back to to the nice silver that it once was? It almost looks gold now, which I really don't like...
how did you identify your set's model, year and wood? I'm an intermediate player and just bought a used Yamaha set off eBay, and am having trouble with it.
+almondlowe The Tama drum forum had a good system to help identify a kit. But usually you can post a picture on reddit or somewhere and someone will most likely know
That is a nice Starclassic, back the in 90.'s Tama did a bunch of cool sparkle kits in Orange or turquoise. I decided a long time ago that if i could get any drum set i would go with a Tama or a DW custom kits are cool but i like the classics.
Have you tried the Mike Mangini sticks from Zildjian? I think they are Mahogany and the are tuff and heavy and Zildjian also has a heavy 5a and a heavy jazz
I keep a basic setup too. four piece kits with Zildjian cymbals. Just 13" A Custom hats, 16" and 18" a custom fast crashes, and a 21" A Sweet Ride. Extras include a 12" Wuhan splash and 16" Zildjian oriental china. I use these last two only occasionally. One tom, one floor, bass and snare. That's it, Basic basic basic. I have three kits right now. 1. I have a Tama silverstar kit in a jazz setup. (18, 12, 14, 14x5 snare)That's my jam out/ open mic portable kit. I'll either use the whole kit or do a Steve Jordan setup with just bass and snare and a couple cymbals. Birch and they sound great. I tune 'em lower for acoustic/ roots/ folks rock. Coated heads on this one. 2. My new regular kit is ludwig signet terabeats. (22, 10, 12, 16). I also upgraded to flat base hardware for this kit. So light it was totally worth it! (the difference in weight is amazing!) I don't use the 10" tom all the time, but sometimes I add it in for fun. Plus a Tama 1st Chair round throne. Clear heads. 3. My old kit is Mapex Pro M (22, 12,13,16, 14x5.5 snare)and full setup of hardware that came with it. Clear heads. And almost have a complete set of extra hardware now that I used before I just got the flat based stuff. Tama mid line hit hat and matching bass pedal and a PDP throne. My main two snares are: A used newer Tama rockstar snare found it in a local antiques market. $40 with a black kevlar head on it! hmmm. what was up with that? I use a coated Remo now and added Odery drums wood hoops. I like it. You'd think it was a more expensive drum and its sound really good for the price. I get tons of compliments on the wood hoops. They are rad looking and the rim clicks are sweet! (14X5.5) A 14 x5.5 Pearl Sensitone brass alloy. This one was bought new right after Pearl introduced the Sensitone series. It's been with me for a long time. New snare wires, new strainer (newer version of the old style, the old one wore out. Yeah love this snare that much!) some patina on the bottom edge, hidden by drum hoop. Bummed but the snare has been around. This is my old standby. Once it had the snare wires with couple bent ones snipped off, a hole worn in the snare side head where the clipped off snares rubbed, and the strainer which had a bent arm and was loose. I was too superstitious about the sound to touch anything, until I got smart and fixed it up nice. Moongel used when needed. I cut some up into little strips, so just do enough to muffle but not too much. and I pronounce Tama like you do most of the time. We're American after all. No disrespect , but it just comes out like"tam-ah".. lol.. I can try harder.. Just wanted to share what i use because I love hearing about what people use and like. Derek from Maine.
Really enjoy all of your videos man. I'm just getting around to posting some drum covers and I like watching all of your unique ideas ie. riveted cymbal, holy china, rim riser etc. Keep it up! Thanks!
+Drew Brendli I thought I would, but they actually havent. I usually gig with different pedals than those, so if I used those they would most likely get scuffed up and chip from being thrown around in my hardware case.
Is this not the fucking coolest drum channel on the web?? Fucking stellar mate!! I've benefited so much from your channel and you've inspired me and just over all made my drumming life ten times better. so killer of a channel. I've only been subscribed for about a week now and there's a lot more videos to scope!! How about a drum cover or solo, brother!? Cheers
Hey David! Huge fan here... I just wanted to ask you one question: What is the music we can hear at 5:27? Can't seem to find it anywhere... Good vibes from france!
Lol. I do the same thing with the crown royal bags. Mainly because I vape and dont want that film to that builds up in my mics. Plus I got tired of putting them away and setting them up everytime I want to record.
When you trade with other drummers, how do you go about it? Like how do you just trade cymbals? It's something I'd like to try but I don't really know how. P.S. that china sounds like a beast!
Just got a ten yr old Tama Starclassic Maple Kit. I got a Kenny Aerinoff custom steel over brass 6.5”x14” snare with the kit. They are a beast. The snare is unreal on how you can set it up and it sounds amazing. I wish it had come with a 16x16 floor tom so now I’m looking hard to find one but there unbelievable hard to find in any wood.
With regard to place names, we aussies would normally pronounce Montana as Montarna, but I am a firm believer in pronouncing words as the locals do, mainly out of respect, but also to avoid confusion when travelling or conversing. It also usually sounds better, anyway. With brand names, Tama being a Japanese based company, we all should pronounce the name the way the Japanese do, which is 'Tahmah'. Apparently, it is also an Italian word, pronounced the same way. Same with the Nikon camera brand- the Japanese pronounce it as 'Nikon', not Nykon' ( rhymes with nylon). My 20 cents worth.
I love Tama too, one of the best drum companies out there imo. Was wondering if you could do a video on micing your drums up in a live situation, like drums to a p.a. system...how to, what you need, etc. Thanks
TAKE THE 100 RIVETS OUT OF THE RIDE AND TEST THE CYMBAL WITH ALL THE HOLES IN IT
I second this.
i third this
I fourth this
I fifth this.
I sixth this
I wanted to make a different video for 20,000 but it happened faster than I thought lol. That video will be out in a few weeks though, check out my instagram @davidraouf for a sneak peak! ;)
+rdavidr Awesome entertaining video! Keep it up!
+rdavidr Nice cymbal felts! xD
@rdavidr, you could make wooden hoops for your snare. It would be a good video. 😁😀😁
+rdavidr your audience is growing because you're a baddass who can't stand still and has to experiment will all kinds of stuff in a musical instrument that has around 100 years old. you are a good example.
+rdavidr Pleeeease cut off those 100 rivets off the cymbal, please! I'm extremely curious about how it will sound! Please! (And make a video about it, please)
Congrats for the 20,000! You really deserve it!
youre an Inspiration !!! TAMA in tagalog (Filipino dialect) means : " Correct "
may alam din akong ibang ibig sabihin ng TAMA. haha
Birch > Maple * *grabs popcorn* *
for certain things definitely.
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First of all D I E
Slaying the game!
+Drum Beats Online doin my best! lol
Really proud of you Dave. You're hilarious and I really love seeing your chanel grow. Keep up the excellent content!
why do mein cymbals look like they were forged in the Arab desert?
Kameron Waddell because they areeee. No idk I don’t use them sooooo. I’m a zildjian guy
Kameron Waddell because the Byzance ones are, they're made in Turkey
Only specific models do, the HCS and classic ones don't.
that byzance is lovely, like a woman with freckles.
I like this
I'd fuck it yea
Already 1,000 subs up. Great job man
you say "tama", I say "tama"
Those Tamas are either 2006 or 2007. They're 10 lug bass drums with the new style Starcast mount which were both introduced in 2006. Black Starcast mounts and 8 lug kicks were 2005 and earlier. In 2008 Birch Performers gave way to Birch/Bubinga.
Thanks to you rdavidr i just purchased my starclassic walnut birch and its the best kit ive ever heard best bass drum sounds ive ever heard goes well with my chris adler warbird
Love your vids, you are the only one who actually does anything good and innovative in drumming.
That's kind of an over dramatization...
+[RGS] UsuallySleeping why not
+Llamaa there are lots of innovative drummers out there, although David is definitely innovative in some ways, I feel like his videos are more like "hey, David uses this, maybe I could also use this"
+[RGS] UsuallySleeping yeah
I also don't use a huge set up either. Currently I'm only using bass, snare, ride, and a bell with my gigging band (surf rock, spaghetti western, & psycobilly mashed up) and occasionally I'll add a hi hat and or floor tom for recording purposes. But the "core set up" of my kit is just bass, snare, and ride.
Congrats on 20k man, that's awesome. Also, don't be afraid of Logic X... it's the shit
+Austin Burcham Thanks dude! My buddy uses it so Ill have to check it out
That's a RAD drum set... PROPS.
I live in Tama (Tay-ma) county, I feel you. Thanks for the great content!
We need a white edition of the Tama Iron Cobras!
Brilliant Starclassic.
I like your foam and switch plates plus the blue rug
Sweet setup. I used to use my ART Pro MPA II for my overheads, but recently switched to using it for my kick and snare instead and just using the preamps on my interface (TASCAM US1800) for my overheads. I've been very pleased with this change. Have you tried this?
dude you have such a chill drum room. I'm still only 17... when I have my own apartment/house, I hope to have something as cool as this.
4:03 - also have a tama starclassic and when i was gigging hard, i got my 5 piece + 4 cymbals (not inculding hats) down to 2 cymbal stands. i was so proud lol. Each cymbal stand held 1 tom + two cymbals. throw in a floor tom, hh stand and snare stand and it ends up being a pretty light load for a "full" kit.
Dave, what is the name of the song at 3:11? I can't find it on you Soundcloud. Halp.
I have an EFX Maple in the same silver sparkle finish as yours Same tom dimensions too with the 10,12 and 14. Just a 24" bassdrum. Sadly, over the last few years it's started yellowing. Do you know of any ways I could restore it back to to the nice silver that it once was? It almost looks gold now, which I really don't like...
Dude , youre awesome. Love all of your videos , keep it up man.
That is such a beautiful cymbal felt...
Oi nice! This "TAMA" kit of yours is pretty sweet, but that 19" China has blown my mind!
I have that same Chad Smith 19" Holy China. It's my favorite cymbal of all time! Love it so much, hope it never breaks.
I knew you we're going to fake out in the beginning... I guess you can say i felt it...
I have that same metronome. Love it.
I like your Lab/Drum Cave. Really inspiring stuff. Keep up the great videos man :D
Which cymbal sleeves do you prefer? Just the tubes, or the tubes with a base?
how did you identify your set's model, year and wood? I'm an intermediate player and just bought a used Yamaha set off eBay, and am having trouble with it.
+almondlowe The Tama drum forum had a good system to help identify a kit. But usually you can post a picture on reddit or somewhere and someone will most likely know
That is a nice Starclassic, back the in 90.'s Tama did a bunch of cool sparkle kits in Orange or turquoise. I decided a long time ago that if i could get any drum set i would go with a Tama or a DW custom kits are cool but i like the classics.
do you get a more attack-y, clicky bass drum sound with that near-centred porthole? Cheers for the beautiful kit!
Have you tried the Mike Mangini sticks from Zildjian? I think they are Mahogany and the are tuff and heavy and Zildjian also has a heavy 5a and a heavy jazz
congrats man... I really enjoy and watch all you videos... hugs from Brazil...
I keep a basic setup too. four piece kits with Zildjian cymbals. Just 13" A Custom hats, 16" and 18" a custom fast crashes, and a 21" A Sweet Ride. Extras include a 12" Wuhan splash and 16" Zildjian oriental china. I use these last two only occasionally. One tom, one floor, bass and snare. That's it, Basic basic basic.
I have three kits right now.
1. I have a Tama silverstar kit in a jazz setup. (18, 12, 14, 14x5 snare)That's my jam out/ open mic portable kit. I'll either use the whole kit or do a Steve Jordan setup with just bass and snare and a couple cymbals. Birch and they sound great. I tune 'em lower for acoustic/ roots/ folks rock. Coated heads on this one.
2. My new regular kit is ludwig signet terabeats. (22, 10, 12, 16). I also upgraded to flat base hardware for this kit. So light it was totally worth it! (the difference in weight is amazing!) I don't use the 10" tom all the time, but sometimes I add it in for fun. Plus a Tama 1st Chair round throne. Clear heads.
3. My old kit is Mapex Pro M (22, 12,13,16, 14x5.5 snare)and full setup of hardware that came with it. Clear heads.
And almost have a complete set of extra hardware now that I used before I just got the flat based stuff. Tama mid line hit hat and matching bass pedal and a PDP throne.
My main two snares are:
A used newer Tama rockstar snare found it in a local antiques market. $40 with a black kevlar head on it! hmmm. what was up with that? I use a coated Remo now and added Odery drums wood hoops. I like it. You'd think it was a more expensive drum and its sound really good for the price. I get tons of compliments on the wood hoops. They are rad looking and the rim clicks are sweet! (14X5.5)
A 14 x5.5 Pearl Sensitone brass alloy. This one was bought new right after Pearl introduced the Sensitone series. It's been with me for a long time. New snare wires, new strainer (newer version of the old style, the old one wore out. Yeah love this snare that much!) some patina on the bottom edge, hidden by drum hoop. Bummed but the snare has been around. This is my old standby. Once it had the snare wires with couple bent ones snipped off, a hole worn in the snare side head where the clipped off snares rubbed, and the strainer which had a bent arm and was loose. I was too superstitious about the sound to touch anything, until I got smart and fixed it up nice.
Moongel used when needed. I cut some up into little strips, so just do enough to muffle but not too much.
and I pronounce Tama like you do most of the time. We're American after all. No disrespect , but it just comes out like"tam-ah".. lol.. I can try harder..
Just wanted to share what i use because I love hearing about what people use and like.
Derek from Maine.
Awesome vid man! Laughed my ass off with "Uhhh Chairs"!!! Greetings from Argentina!
I started watching not that long ago. I really like your ideas. Keep keeping on.
Can you tell me how much you paid for the drum set? And how much is it worth now pleaee
Wow!! gratz on these huge milestones not to mention having 400+ likes and not 1 dislike!!! thats a milestone in itself XD
is that blue rack tom on the shelf made by Majestic?
Really enjoy all of your videos man. I'm just getting around to posting some drum covers and I like watching all of your unique ideas ie. riveted cymbal, holy china, rim riser etc. Keep it up! Thanks!
Yooo bring those old school beats back😍
Best kit, I have the non EFX version, same thing though. Those laminates look really good under stage lights/lighting effects.
hey rdavidr what tom mount is that thats on the cymbal stand?
52,000 more in 8 months, good on you!
I really like the non glamorous vibe of ur videos
In the outro song, is that the same chord progression as That's Love by Chance the Rapper?
THAT BEAT WHEN HE'S TALKING ABOUT THE CUMBALS THO
Hey man scinse your not using that 10 by 8 tom can i have it or how much do you wont for it
Congrats on 20k subscribers!
haha if you had just done a video of you showing us your cymbal felts, I would've died laughing
congratulations on the milestone brother
Congrats on the big 20K!
The Sabian groove hats are so good. They knock out so many competitors
A amazing talent brother
5:53 @rdavidr what's the name/serie of that tama stand? I've been looking for an in-built Tom mount and this seem perfect!
I use a five piece kit, with two crashes, a hihat, and a ride. with a double bass
Hey David! What's the blue Rogers looking drum in the background?
Do you find that the white paint chips because of the friction or is that not a problem
+Drew Brendli I thought I would, but they actually havent. I usually gig with different pedals than those, so if I used those they would most likely get scuffed up and chip from being thrown around in my hardware case.
Would you recommend buying 1,000 of random drum parts to build a kit or just try and find a deal with someone selling drums/stands/cymbals?
that blue devils met was pretty cool I thought
Is this not the fucking coolest drum channel on the web?? Fucking stellar mate!! I've benefited so much from your channel and you've inspired me and just over all made my drumming life ten times better. so killer of a channel. I've only been subscribed for about a week now and there's a lot more videos to scope!! How about a drum cover or solo, brother!? Cheers
Which color are those? It's hard to put the correct color together on the tama website. Keep up the great work
I have a 6 piece but I only use a 12" Tom, and 16" Tom along with classic cymbals set up.
+rdavidr what is your record player???
Hey David! Huge fan here...
I just wanted to ask you one question: What is the music we can hear at 5:27? Can't seem to find it anywhere...
Good vibes from france!
good man...very real-funny..wish you alot of luck...
What is that thing you plug your headphones in behind the drums?
+jr jones Its a headphone amp. It runs to my computer since its so far from my kit
Are you willing to sell the Sonor snare?
Blue devil's AND RCC?
whats the song in the background. that funky one
starts about 1:12
greetz
+Michael Krause soundcloud.com/silentdave91/bird-flippin
Your cymbal felt is really awesome! ;-)
I'm so excited for you to get to 50000
What is your favorite stick/drum/cymbal/head/pedal company?
+Sunbeom Kim JumboGel, obviously.
hey how much for the boom arm
nice kit,
your beard is sooo awesome!
Hey Dave, is your Starclassic in "Champagne Sparkle"?
You deserve more Subs man love the videos
Hey Dave do you have any tips for tuning drums? (Specifically toms)
Im going to make a series of videos on tuning soon
+rdavidr Oh thanks man. Sounds great
I have the Tama Starclassic Performer EFX 100% Birch! Well, I buying it I don't own it yet.
Lol. I do the same thing with the crown royal bags. Mainly because I vape and dont want that film to that builds up in my mics. Plus I got tired of putting them away and setting them up everytime I want to record.
Take a shot everytime David says "so"
*dies after watching
Love your videos and your beard man!
And your shirt! I wear thrasher shirts as well :)
Congrats!!!
Nice choice in hats man, I have the same kind and they sound great.
The EFX birch sounds 100%.pro. My favorite finish, is the blue galaxy fade.
All that vinyl 😱
When you trade with other drummers, how do you go about it? Like how do you just trade cymbals? It's something I'd like to try but I don't really know how.
P.S. that china sounds like a beast!
As always I have to ask music in the video?
+MrRecon775 Check the links in the description, I havent uploaded all the track I used in this vid, but most are on either my soundcloud or bandcamp
i love all of your videos 😂
Just got a ten yr old Tama Starclassic Maple Kit. I got a Kenny Aerinoff custom steel over brass 6.5”x14” snare with the kit. They are a beast. The snare is unreal on how you can set it up and it sounds amazing. I wish it had come with a 16x16 floor tom so now I’m looking hard to find one but there unbelievable hard to find in any wood.
Are you ever going to do a give away for those cymbals
With regard to place names, we aussies would normally pronounce Montana as Montarna, but I am a firm believer in pronouncing words as the locals do, mainly out of respect, but also to avoid confusion when travelling or conversing. It also usually sounds better, anyway.
With brand names, Tama being a Japanese based company, we all should pronounce the name the way the Japanese do, which is 'Tahmah'. Apparently, it is also an Italian word, pronounced the same way.
Same with the Nikon camera brand- the Japanese pronounce it as 'Nikon', not Nykon' ( rhymes with nylon).
My 20 cents worth.
I love Tama too, one of the best drum companies out there imo. Was wondering if you could do a video on micing your drums up in a live situation, like drums to a p.a. system...how to, what you need, etc. Thanks
What a neat guy