WOW, thanks for the replies!! I wouldn`t have expected so many!
I`m so happy with this kit, the gig yesterday felt great with this set. It got compliments, many people said they were impressed by the kit in general...especially by the snare drum. So I am, this 14x6.5" is the best decision I could make. It has a fat crack in the middle which gets ringier on the side. Beautiful, I`ve never felt so much volume (it feels bold and tiny and the same time), it has much body. I couldn`t be happier!
The bass drum stays unmuffled, sounds very open, even timpani-esque. The toms are incredible but have to be played like the rest of the kit. The sound will improve through playing, everything is very new now.
How long did you have to wait from the time you placed the order?
75sling
I told him to build it...well, about August or September and had to wait till yesterday. I guess that`s quite a long time. :-D Though it was worth the wait!
Very nice, I like the sound.
How does it feel to finally have an instrument that doesn't limit you musically ?
Were you too excited to remove the rim mount ?
And how do you like the cradle on the floor tom, I have the same thing and like it, but its heavier than normal brackets.
It feels great Etienne. Especially the bass drum is a huge improvement. I finally have this open boom sound, I love it!
Regarding the tom mount, I wasn`t sure whether I should leave the tom like this but had to put it off yesterday to get it into my 12" case. Same problem with my 14", it would hardly fit in that 14" case with the supension system. Though I love this, neither is it more expencive than drilling nor is it bad looking! =)
...a beautifull classy looking kit
and it's a four.
We are going to have to start a show us your 18,14, 12 set up. I vote for your kit.
very very nice.
barry
Haha, thanks! You would vote for my kit?? Hey, look at Etienne`s!!
Your floor tom looks really deep for some reason. You sure it's 14"? Lol.
Yeah, I think it looks really bold because of that suspension system on the floor tom. I`m sure that it`s a 14x14" but the first time I saw the kit I wasn`t sure whether it really is a 12x8" and not 12x9" tom!
Thanks again for the nice comments everyone!
Karl