Re: Renown Maple vs. USA Maple

Joby,

Not sure if you're saying I'm a little defensive but if you are, no not
really. IMHO, music is music no matter what venue or level, regardless if
it's playing for a cover band in a toilet or for a major act. That's always
been my attitude. I put all my best effort into each gig I do. Sorry, that's
me. I'm lucky enough to be able to get whatever kit I want and I'll lug my
best kit to any gig. Self edification? Yeah, whatever. My attitude? I could
be hit by a bus tomorrow on my bike. Then, my kits really wouldn't get
abused.

And you're right on the other hand. I am getting a little defensive ;-)

--
Dan Hertlein
http://danhertlein.com/
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"Joby Foley" <jobyfoley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Eh, sounds a little defensive. Sounds like it is a matter of
> choice. We are talking about hitting round things with sticks here.
> My point was that it makes little difference that you are playing a
> $3000 kit versus an Export in a club situation, to me. My band is
> garbage rock and cheap shots...jenny 8675shootmenow, What I like About
> You, etc. Forgetting the fact I hate playing this stuff, do you think
> anybody in the crowd gets any additional pleasure out of anything
> because I played a Gretsch Custom over an Export? No.
>
> I am not playing meaningful music to people who are there to
> appreciate dynamics, sensitivites, color, etc. If you guys are getting
> to do it...great. From what I had gathered, most of the guys on here
> are out there playing in cover and wedding bands so I do not see much
> difference in what I am doing. It sucks but whacha gonna do?
>
> The people I play to at these packed clubs are there to drink, pick
> up women, sing along, yadda yadda. Dragging a $3000 kit out for
> something like this is only for self edification as I see it and I save
> that for when it counts. I play these gigs because I can do it with my
> friends, drink for free for the night, get paid, and maybe see some
> entertainment. I'm usually a good bit buzzed if not dee-runk totally
> at the end of the night. I prefer to keep my stuff at my house that I
> care about from so not to get beat up. I bring it out when sound
> nuances actually do matter. I also do not need to have a million
> dollar drum set up there to feel like I am a better drummer or get
> inspired to play...in these situtations. With the ker-rap I am playing
> nothing is going to salvage my musical integrity.
>
> Joby
>


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