This olde drumset... sound check starts ~
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2024
- I think my parents bought me this drumset in Nineteen and Seventy-Three. Probably for my 14th birthday. We traded in an ANCIENT set of Premiers, with calfskin heads! I did NOT learn about tuning with that set, as the sound was constantly changing with the weather. Sometimes they sounded good, but not usually. I saw pictures of drums with clear heads, and I thought that was absolutely the coolest thing ever. I got the Premiers in Nineteen and Sixty-eight. 5 years later I got the Sonors. I had already been gigging a couple years, so it was time for an upgrade. I had never heard of Sonor, so I had to take my drum teacher/ supplier's word for it (Mike Ray at Mike's drum academy in downtown Santa Barbara) that these were decent drums. I never dreamed that I would still have them as an olde mann, and apply what I had learned over the years about drum maintenance, tuning, and upgrading, to them. They will always be a work in progress, and I have other drumsets, but these have a very special place in my heart. We've been to some incredible gigs together.
- Hudba
Old but gold
I agree! The bearing edges have never even been done, but when they sound this good, I don’t want to touch them, you know? Thanks for watching!
Amazing sound, they look great and love your grooves! 10/10!!!
Thanks you very much, and thanks for watching!
Good morning to you, Karl and greetings from South Bend, Wa. My father’s name is Karl spelled with a K also. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Anyway, I agree with Edward about not wrapping this set. It not only sounds great but it is beautiful to boot. I also think putting dowels in to plug the holes just might not look right. Have you considered trying to find some original hardware and just putting it back on. For that cymbal just put the base back on. Just a thought.
Thank you for sharing your drums and especially sharing your story. ❤️🙏👏❤️🙏👏❤️
Good morning to you, Mr. gregwonhoff! My parents were both born in Karlshamn, Sweden! I was born in Boston, the first member of my family to be born outside Sweden in over a thousand years, according to my grandfather. I appreciate your input, and your love for the natural woodgrain look. When I saw what was under the original wrap, I couldn't believe my eyes! You guys are convincing me to leave them "natural". I have all of the original hardware. The spurs, cymbal mount, tom mount, everything! It is quite fragile compared to newer hardware, so I'll keep it as it is for now. The jury is out on plugging the holes. There are a lot of them. They sound so good just the way they are, and they are really pretty. I get asked what kind of drums they are at almost every gig. They get out at least 30 times a year, and I use my 1991 Sonor force 3000 birch snare with them, keeping it all in the family. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good to hear from you.
@@karlplaysdrums Karl with a K, thank you for replying back to me. It’s fun to have something in common with a new friend, and you know what they say about making a new friend: A friend is a present you give yourself.❤️🙏❤️🙏
They sound great and I appreciate the respect you have for them….
And they sound better every time I modify or improve them. This is the one kit I'll keep until I get my last gig. You know, the "big club in the sky". Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@karlplaysdrums I don’t blame you! Be well….
Love that woodgrain, Karl! Do not wrap those shells. Much more eye appealing with the grain showing.
Well, you are convincing me, and the "battle scarring" adds a vintage touch. It is shocking that such beautiful wood was hidden under swirly white plastic, isn't it? I may touch up the bearing edges some day, but I want to be very careful with those. The edges are worn, but the sound... the SOUND! The new hardware has given them new life. I sure am glad I kept them. Thanks for watching, and thanks for your continued support!
Very nice,leave them the way they are,gives them caricature.
I have been convinced, I shall leave them as they are. Thanks for commenting!
Beautiful awesome looking kit can’t believe they were wrapped you mentioned sanding sealer. What does that do I hear that product. Come up a lot drum restoration.
Sanding sealer fills the pores of the wood without obscuring the grain. It smooths the surface, if you’re looking for a smooth finish. I’ve always been a sucker for that “smooth as glass “ look. Try it sometime. It’s a lot of work, but it makes for a very nice finish! When I first saw what was under that wrap, I couldn’t stop laughing… thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your playing! Do Not cover that kit!
I’m getting the feeling I’m not wrapping them… thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciate.