STXBob
Gold Member
It's a great pedal once I figured out what I needed to do to make it feel like what I like. Once I shortened the length where the pedal linkage pulled on the beater, and lengthened the footboard, I made it feel just like my DW5000
The look is very space-age too
Thank you! Based on that I'll order one. While we have a FLMS, they don't have a very good drum/percussion selection at all, so trying one in person is right out.
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Matt Bo Eder
Guest
The cool thing with the Signets is that those aren't wraps. It's a finish on the shells - and it's "green" meaning it's stuff that's safe for the environment. I looked at the other two finishes, a natural wood, and the darker wood, but that's exactly what they look like - wood. The alpine blue looks wacky enough for me to give it attention, yet subtle. Kinda' like my blue/olive oyster on the other kit
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Matt Bo Eder
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Thank you! Based on that I'll order one. While we have a FLMS, they don't have a very good drum/percussion selection at all, so trying one in person is right out.
Cool. If you buy a new one, it comes with an instruction booklet. Definitely read it and give the other options available a go. I'm usually a "out-of-the-box" guy with pedals, so I was a little disappointed with the Demon Drive at first because it felt pretty weak to me out of the box. Once I dug into the many different options, I found the one I liked and it's become a great pedal to use. I think a lot of people need to do that with this pedal considering how many people I read about who say they don't like it.
That said, I go between this Pearl pedal and a new DW5000 accelerator too. Right now I'm using both my DW pedal and the hi-hat, and since I have them feeling the same, I suppose it doesn't matter which one I use.
On an OCD note, I'm keeping my Pearl stuff with the Pearl drums, and the Ludwigs I use everything else instead. Makes it easier for inventory.
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Matt Bo Eder
Guest
If you buy the recommend Paiste gong stand (it's shaped like a 'C'), for a 22" gong, you can get them for about $165. And then it sits close to the ground. It costs much more if you want the Paiste stand that you can stand up to play. I managed to find a cheaper Wuhan gong stand that you can adjust the height on for about $85, so while I'm waiting for that one I have it hanging from one of my Pearl boom cymbal stands.
Gong mallets, depending on who's you buy, vary in price too. I found a nice Zildjian one for $26. Paiste has different sizes depending on gong size and those prices can start at $75 and up. I think Paiste assumes it has the gong market cornered
Larry
"Uncle Larry"
A gong would sound great in a smoky jazz tune.
Bo how big is that gong?
I am green with envy, I want one someday. A bigass one. There's something about the sound of a gong that satisfies something deep down inside me.
It would make for a really fast sled too I bet.
Oh that's right, you don't get snow in Southern California.
Bo how big is that gong?
I am green with envy, I want one someday. A bigass one. There's something about the sound of a gong that satisfies something deep down inside me.
It would make for a really fast sled too I bet.
Oh that's right, you don't get snow in Southern California.
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Matt Bo Eder
Guest
It's a little 22" gong. I too, would like larger, like a 36", but the $$$ for it is not in the cards. So I'll settle for this one. It cleaned up really nice!
rustynuts
Senior Member
Ah, cool. Same as I got my Saturns. The shop owner played one show with them so I got them for $999 for the 5 piece shells. Gotta love a deal.
Bonzo_CR
Silver Member
This is definitely the best reason to get a gong.
(See also 'I just got new drums... because drums!'
etc. )
alparrott
Diamond Member
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Matt Bo Eder
Guest
This is an old inside joke here, but whenever you set up your Saturns, are your badges facing outward? Badges must always be facing outward at all times. And you must shame others for not playing Saturns or saying anything slightly derogatory about Saturns too
Then you will be truly Saturn Man.
rustynuts
Senior Member
This is an old inside joke here, but whenever you set up your Saturns, are your badges facing outward? Badges must always be facing outward at all times. And you must shame others for not playing Saturns or saying anything slightly derogatory about Saturns too
Then you will be truly Saturn Man.
I get the joke, been hanging around longer than I've been registered. Not sure if mine face out or not, let me go see.......
Yes! They do face outward (except the kick, of course). Not necessarily straight forward, but definitely outward. Even so, I don't think I qualify for the name "Saturn Man", nor do I think I'd really want to.
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Matt Bo Eder
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Matt Bo Eder
Guest
Seriously? What sounds cooler to say?