Some forum members dropped in today :)

Davo-London said:
Andy

You are in danger of giving us the impression that your life is all about having fun; hedonistic even. We all know how hard you work but this fun side of your life is getting out of hand. I'm starting to get jealous.

Dear friend
Davo
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Hedonistic Dave? --- I wish ;) Occasional highlights mostly dissolved into a sea of stuff you'd rather not do :(

StaggerLee said:
Looks like so much fun! Very jealous, but hope to see many forum members at LDS this year :)
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Me too :) What day are you coming?

larryace said:
I'm going to miss not seeing you guys in October..
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You have no idea how much I wish you were coming this year Larry. It's going to be a much better show :) I'm still so chuffed that you & Grea made it out last year. Truly, blown away by that.

Magenta said:
LEAVE HIM ALONE, YOU TWO. He's utterly, utterly perfect!
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And not even the slightest hint of maternal(esque) defensive instinct there folks! ;) ;) ;)

Otto said:
I really need to set up a LTD Business so I can write off the trip over to see Andy's Drum Shoppe and do some pub hopping English Style.
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And you would be super welcome :) We did go for lunch in a renovated 15th century pub & had local beer battered cod & chips washed down with a pint of hoppy Golden Valley beer. Sometimes, life's a bitch ;)
 
Hey Andy,

Great pictures, it seems great drums bring big smiles to everyone :)

I was a bit curious about the shell on the bottom right of the 1st picture.
It looks like my bubinga snare but I thought you've chosen other types of wood as your main building material.

Cheers, Eric
 
StaggerLee said:
Saturday :) present from both parents and fiance, all we can afford but best thing they could have got me :)
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Excellent! I truly admire your family support ethic. I've had to work though similar challenges in the past, but thankfully not at your age. You're a shining example of the son every mother dreams of having, & you so deserve your special day out.

As a little something to make your day even better, let me know the size of your favourite snare, & I'll have a set of Evans heads plus Puresound wires of your choice, and a brand new Protection Racket AAA case waiting for you at the Guru stand :)

eric_B said:
Hey Andy,

Great pictures, it seems great drums bring big smiles to everyone :)

I was a bit curious about the shell on the bottom right of the 1st picture.
It looks like my bubinga snare but I thought you've chosen other types of wood as your main building material.

Cheers, Eric
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Do you mean the one hanging on the wall? There's a story surrounding that shell. It was given to our machining subcontractor as payment for some lathe tooling about 3 years ago. He's currently selling a load of gear he's not getting around to using. When I saw the advertisement, I offered to buy it back from him. Why? - it's a particularly wonderful thick shell stave made from the very highest grade bubinga money can buy. It's one of only three we made from the transition point between heartwood & sapwood. Finished, it's a stunning instrument, so I couldn't resist. My initial plan was to sell it when complete, but it might just end up in Andy's personal collection. Of course, you'd know exactly why I might be tempted to keep it ;)

Here's a picture of one finished some 3 years ago. You might recognise it ;) Of course, I'll be giving this shell the full In-Tense lug treatment, & if I keep it, I'll fit an Nguage strainer :)
 

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keep it simple said:
As a little something to make your day even better, let me know the size of your favourite snare, & I'll have a set of Evans heads plus Puresound wires of your choice, and a brand new Protection Racket AAA case waiting for you at the Guru stand :)
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That Andy...wow, I'm blown away by your support for everyone in the drummer community. Absolute class.

Sadly, Kevin moved to Northern Arizona, he met a very nice lady and they left this dry, dusty desert for the cooler climates.
 
Red Menace said:
That Andy...wow, I'm blown away by your support for everyone in the drummer community. Absolute class.
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This man does his bit and more to make the world a better place. You're an inspiration, Andy.
 
Thank you for your kind words guys. I try to help a little if I can - just wish I could do more :(


StaggerLee said:
holy cow are you serious?!?!?! going to pm you now then....
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Always serious. Got your PM - noted. Wires & rigid case now arranged. G1 coated over Hazy 300 ok for you?

Red Menace said:
Sadly, Kevin moved to Northern Arizona, he met a very nice lady and they left this dry, dusty desert for the cooler climates.
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Ah, that's a shame. Please pass on my fondest regards if you do communicate with him.
 
wow,

I can clearly hear a clear tonal pitch on the 2nd kit on the video. Geez, those are are fine fine drums!

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aydee said:
wow,

I can clearly hear a clear tonal pitch on the 2nd kit on the video. Geez, those are are fine fine drums!

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Thanks Abe :) Rough Q3 recordings on the fly, but the character usually comes across. That big walnut kit is designed for one thing & one thing only - filling a room with tone!!! :) Bass drum sub is just ridiculous!

Unbelievably, the first kit has a 20" bass drum.
 
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