Recent content by Highsticking

Wow…forty plus years of drum ‘geekery’ and I’ve never seen anything like that. I didn’t realize thrash/power metal was a thing back then. I’m surprised someone hasn’t tried to modernize that idea. But I guess triggers, ‘drum machines’, etc. could be considered as the modernized version of...

I never expected them to look that good. Again. Ever. Awesome job. I’m fighting a Ludwig marching snare that someone removed the wrap then painted designs all over it - with latex paint . The heavy stuff used to paint door frames, etc. The bearing edges are also painted over so Ludwig is just my...

I believe the commandment is “Do Not Covet Thy Neighbor”. I’m SO GLAD you’re not one of my neighbors!! Beautiful drums!

My simple answer is yes (‘Cause my brain only processes simple answers). Like many, I have an incurable cymbal addiction. Particularly splashes and ‘pingy’ rides. Most cymbals that pass within a mile, I keep. Some are given to students or sold with new kits - but only under the ‘advice’ of my wife.

I was glad to see the tanks were on stands so they didn't have to march with them! The drummers (tankers?) would have a tough time making it into positions on time with those tanks flopping around on their stomachs. They'd look like me doing (read: attempting unsuccessfully) jumping jacks with a...