The best Drum Set Bass Drums: Reddit reviews

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I was centre and about 10ft from front and these kept my ears in top form all night. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AL2UH0U/ref=pe_27063361_487055811_TE_dp_1?th=1 even the warm-up drummer was a bit uncomfortable without some ear protection so hope all those around me without any are OK this morning.

Ending the night on World Police going into BBF3 was amazing.

VIC FIRTH High Fidelity earplugs are the best money you’ll spend if you play in a band or go to concerts. They lower the sound by 25 decibels while still having the clarity that all the other normal earplugs forfeit.

There's a DW 9000 double on aus ebay right now: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DW-9000-Series-Double-Bass-Drum-Pedal-w-Hard-Case-DW9000-9002-DW9002/122864833010?hash=item1c9b5091f2:g:aIMAAOSwDkVaNRfG

You may get lucky and get it for a good deal. Will hold it's value better than any new pedal.

If you don't want used gear, you can buy a new DW 5000 from amazon us for around AU$570: https://www.amazon.com/5002-Accelerator-Double-Bass-Pedal/dp/B0075J8AGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513492433&sr=8-1&keywords=dw+5002

If you don't wanna buy overseas, a Mapex Falcon or Pearl Eliminator double is around AU$570 new. Great pedals.

https://www.amazon.com/PDP-DW-400-Double-Pedal/dp/B000SZVYLQ

i found this available in my country. but i dont know the brand. there are really good reviews. i can get dual chained mapex instead? wouldnt dual chain be better?

I've got a Pearl Vision Bop kit (18 bass, all the shells are birch) that I absolutely love. Not sure if you can still find them, but I would recommend them any day. The snare was quickly replaced but the toms and bass are great.

I use this lift:

https://www.amazon.com/Dixson-BDL-100-Bass-Drum-Lift/dp/B001RXY44C/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1486581623&sr=1-2&keywords=bass+drum+riser

Axis Longboard X Double Bass Drum Pedal

http://www.amazon.com/Axis-Longboard-Double-Bass-Pedal/dp/B0002F7HYU

or

Axis Longboard A Double Bass Drum Pedal

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Axis/Longboard-A-Double-Bass-Drum-Pedal-1274115053782.gc

I use this thing for my 18" bass drum and it works wonderfully. I can't see any reason it wouldn't work for a floor tom. It rests just behind the hoop. The rubber holds it in place and it doesn't move. I especially love that it doesn't require any modification or clamping. Might be worth looking into for your floor tom.

Here's a little something from a reviewer on Amazon:

"AD4 v. TD4 First off, this is the AD4 pedal (A = accelerator), which is different from the TD4 (T = turbo). The difference is that the AD4 is shaped so that the chain is hooked around bearing with a half circular shape that gets straighter towards when the beater gets close to impact which makes it easier to play faster and get that extra speed at the end of a hit so your foot has to do less work. The TD4 is a half circle shape so that your hits are more consistent, but takes more effort from your feet to go at faster speeds. A large majority of drummers use the AD4, which is the general standard most pedals are built. Some drummers, like Travis Barker for example, use the TD4 (single pedal though)."

http://www.amazon.com/DW-DWCP5002AD4-5000-Series-Pedal/dp/B0075J8AGK

I would also recommend the EMAD. Although the Superkick II is the top choice on this thread, I think it might be a bit too heavy for folk rock.

The EMAD is a solid all-purpose kick drum head that will sound awesome for folk rock. It comes with two attachable foam rings that will let your drummer adjust his kick sound.

For a slightly warmer sound, I would actually recommend the EMAD coated head, which I think your drummer will love.

Thanks for the advice, I think I am going to buy these

http://www.amazon.com/Gretsch-GRETACE825PT6LB-Catalina-6-Piece-Liquid/dp/B002BFK0H0/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_3

Probably going to try to find a lower price at my local shops though.