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Friday, January 10, 2014

Drumming

Don't remember how much I have written about playing the drums.  It is something I have done off and on since 7th grade.  So many years lost during post Air Force and marriage time.  I bought an Yamaha electronic kit in August 2009 the same month I hurt my elbow.  I rehabbed back from that injury and have been playing again since.  Since I have met my fiance she has been very supportive of my hobby.  This summer I found a beat up Ludwig Accent kit for $150.  She encouraged me to buy it.  I cleaned it up and sold it for what I had into it before Christmas.  I found a Yamaha Stage custom 6 piece Cranberry Red set for $475 which I thought was a good deal.  It was missing hardware and had some scratches.  I negotiated the price down to cover the missing parts, $365.  So I have both sets back to back in my drum room, okay the basement.  I am worried due to moisture problems down there.  Well I played again yesterday and I am sure rusty.  I have never been a great kit drummer.  I play at about 80-85 accuracy and I am fine with it.  I am 48 now so playing at all is a good thing.  It's a relatively cheap hobby.  I don't need another kit now but like the accessories that go with it.    Added some Paisted cymbals and a couple of Wuhan's.  Fiance bought me a Roc n Soc for Christmas.  Isn't she awesome? Here is an obligatory pic.


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