It's just business. Hey I will give you $$$ to play my drums and advertise for us. And by the way, the kits on us.
But, but, but I read on the internet Tama is only good for metal drumming, and jazz players only like Gretsch!
lol
But, but, but I read on the internet Tama is only good for metal drumming, and jazz players only like Gretsch!
lol
But, but, but I read on the internet Tama is only good for metal drumming, and jazz players only like Gretsch!
lol
Lars is a closet jazz guy...
Lars only plays Tama cause he wants to be like Elvin.
I'm with you Doc. But there are many many people who look first at brands, gear and the like. Where the real focus is supposed to be on the playing and learning and improvement on the instrument. It's just so easy and tempting to get side tracked into a related area that really has little to do with our prime objective....which is to be able to express yourself through the instrument with a goal in mind to bring life and beauty where there once was none.
Bo, I have come to the conclusion that I will never sell you a drum. I've already screened your ISP from our online shop. I can't stand the thought of you claiming you still sound exactly the same, even on a Guru, & then read a thread one week later where you proudly proclaim you've reverted to CBBlah blah blah blah blah BOOORRRRRIIIINNNNGGGG!
Tell that to the 11-year-olds watching Headbanger's Ball and reading Modern Drummer.
Don't get all Yoda on us. That's not what this is about
Great story Ant, & you & I both know enough behind the scenes crap on this subject to upturn a few forums in one evening. It's business folks. It's about paying the tour logistics, & maintaining a level of mutual marketing presence to suit all concerned. So long as the drums do the job, the backup is there to make life less difficult, & the marketing presence / momentum is maintained, all is good.. at home he plays Craviotto drums
he bought two Craviotto sets from Steve Maxwell ... as well as a USA Custom bop kit
I have a video I took of him on my phone playing a brand new Craviotto kit that he just received and brought to some public classes .... at the time he was still with DW and when he sees me filming he sings... "wait till this gets on youtube"... then some one comes over....it may have been Bill Platt ... and covers the Craviotto name with a bandana .... funny stuff