"Drummers Only" Bob Gatzen's Quik-Tips Pt. 3

This is Pt.3 of an ongoing series of Quik-Tips for the drumset where Bob shares his vast knowledge of drum tuning and design. Bob discusses everything from the ultimate "drum shoes" to side stacking cymals and drums. There are 5 new tips in Pt. 3

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[shakakamooroar]

I have a question, I have a 30 year old tama kit and the bearing edges are really dull and worn down. If I get them redone would that improve resonance?

[bobgatzen]

@shakakamooroar Absolutely. In fact, often bearing edges aren't perfect straight from the factory! Generally, this happens due to mass production. My suggestion is to track down a pro drum tech to re-do your edges. Joe Montineri resides here in CT. joemontinericustomdrumscom. Please tell him I said you.

[SuperGilbs]

bob u are so cool you help me inspire my self then in turn inspire my students thank you very much for helping just excite the crap out of my self and my students when they think they've reached they're platue like i thought i did ill show them you

[bobgatzen]

@SuperGilbs What a great message on this early Sunday morning! Teacher > Students > is what grows our little industry. Keep inspiring Gibs!!!

[sexywhitedrummer]

shoes???? i play bare foot

[bobgatzen]

@sexywhitedrummer That works well for many drummers...but not my stinky feet!!!!!!!!

[TheABLTZ]

You said that you tuned your snare in " D" because of the song you were playing was in D ?? Does it sound off key when you play a song that's in another key?? Just asking because iam bout to tune my new heads. Thanx.

[WIGANDRUMMER2010]

@bobgatzen

Bob I would love to meet you some time m8 and watch you play in person and see if I could pick up some tips off you?. Maybe that could happen some day as my new band has already had some slight air play in the USA and we maybe in with a chance of getting some air play over here as well in England. Look at my profile Bob and follow the links on it please to check us out mate my band is called MANDRAKE from Manchester England. w w w. myspace. com / mandrakemanchester

[WIGANDRUMMER2010]

I do love these videos and think this guy is not only cool but also a fantastic player. One thing he seems to be forgetting tho is that he has accsess to every bit of kit he can desire. There will be a few guys n gals on here as well who money will be no object however most of us live in the real world were money is very short from one gig to the next. How the hell does he expect us to have all the top gear on here. haha now stop it Bob ur making me bloody drool at the mouth ya bugger

[kijkenify]

i don't use shoes ^^