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Old Setups, Part One…

I found this photo today on my laptop.  Wow.  I used to like Carter Beauford.  A bunch.  Can you tell?  I still have a heavy dose of respect for him, don’t get me wrong.  I’ve just moved on.  No hard feelings, just moved on…

Photo taken - Summer of 2001

Other ways I’ve moved on:

  1. Monstrosity of an electronics setup.
    • SP202 sampler.  Ancient.
    • Both an Alesis DMPro (for the sub kick sound) and a D4 (for the click sound (the Tama triggered the D4)).
    • MIDI loom both to and from the 50lb Drum Kat.  Professionally loomed with cheap blue, green, and white electrical tape.
    • Two Mixers, harder to see is the blue Rolls mixer in the rack
  2. Percussion
    • Woodblock - I do not miss it. You shouldn’t either.
    • Cowbell - I should bring this back.
    • Tambourine - The Hi Hat mic is really competing for space now.
    • Wind Chimes!!!
  3. Other
    • I used to organize my stick bag.
    • My ride was mounted vertically (and it’s a Z-Custom!)
    • Extra pedals - Subkick and bank change switch.
    • Splash Cymbal - Shane Wilson won’t give this one back.

If there’s something I’ve missed.  Let me know.

    This entry was posted on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 3:31 pm and is filed under Gear. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

    8 Responses to “Old Setups, Part One…”

    1. bwack Says:
      July 10th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

      Side Note: There is something of historical value in this picture having to do with another event that summer. Can you find it? Hint: It has nothing to do with my setup.

    2. Jacob Says:
      July 10th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

      I have to know, are you ambidextrous like I have heard Carter is or do you just like keeping time with your left hand?

    3. T.D. Oakes Says:
      July 11th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

      for some reason this reminds me of the first time i met you, which ironically was at Asbury Seminary chapel in Kentucky. You and Jack were playing with Chris and you had to play on this old, dusty kit. That was probably at a time even further back than this photo. classic.

    4. paul Says:
      July 14th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

      remember when you mounted a djembe on its side and kicked it with a soft beater for the “low kick” sound? and we thought djembes and congas were cool…

      and has anyone else noticed that 36 yr old Joey Mcyntre from the recently reunited NKOTB looks exactly like Robbie?
      http://youtube.com/watch?v=25qiZy7vmqY

    5. Michael Says:
      July 15th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

      How about that guys shoes in the background? Perfect for night jogging!

      Love the vertical Z-Custom!

    6. John Carter Says:
      July 16th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

      Form over function is a string thing,
      we thumpers will always follow the path of convienence after the cool factor wears away into reality.

    7. david Says:
      August 13th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

      houston metro yo

    8. jakehobbs Says:
      August 24th, 2008 at 9:08 am

      what cymbals are you using now?

      i saw in the live dvd you were using sabian aa crashes, but still zildjian ride and hats.

      i also heard that you switched to istanbul since then.

      what brand/line/model of cymbals are you using now?

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