The best Hand Percussion Shakers: Reddit reviews

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I don't want to tread on OP's toes here (amazing simpit either way), bass induction is awesome but I think that Buttkickers are quite overpriced.

For my setup I have a hifi amp (Harman Kardon HK6300) running my Alesis point seven studio monitors. The amp had a second set of speaker outputs so I simply plugged in two of these and mounted them to the lumbar support of my chair. Hey presto, stereo bass induction for about £60, which has become absolutely indespensable for everything from movies, to games, to music.

Obviously if you don't have an existing amp you'll need one, but I actually upgraded my amp to two simple 100w digital monoblocks. Buying one of these amps and one of those bass drivers will perform the same as a Buttkicker, but for only around £90. I just bought two for stereo, which still comes out as cheaper than anything Buttkicker does.

I've got one of these for minis paint. Had it for a number of years, never had an issue.

It's just a shaker. You can buy them on Amazon.

Thanks!

From a previous post...

It's... An overly complicated process. I started painting this army in 2008, and at the time it included a lot of dry brushing. There were no good yellow sprays, and foundation paints were kinda shitty too.

If I were to start nowadays, I'd keep it MUCH simpler though, but I do love the warm yellow. All in all, I'm glad I've been forced down this path for relative consistency though.

After A LOT of trial and error, the method I'm using right now is this:

1. GW Averland Sunset spray
2. 2-3 THIN spray coats (like, the thinnest possible) of Tamiya PS-19 Camel Yellow
3. Krylon matte varnish. This is necessary because PS-19 dries super duper slick and otherwise... Nothing sticks to it.
4. 2-3 spray layers, including a zenithal highlight of Vallejo Game Air Gold Yellow (72.707)
5. Highlights are GW classic Golden Yellow*, but Vallejo Gold Yellow would do as well

^* I managed to find a consignment store online that had a fresh-from-GW six-pack of sealed from the factory Golden Yellow circa 2008. I've been using ball bearings, Lahmian Medium, and a Robart paint shaker to keep them usable.

If you choose to copy my method... Emperor be with you.

I use this. I add a little valejjo air brush thinner and pop it in.

Paint Shaker,AC Powered https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O7M9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R9ArAbFCQEM4H

Mine still works so far but it seems some people have had issues with it.

Also a paint shaker is a good investment. It is expensive though

That snow looks awesome

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BLAL70/ is that what you use for snow? I've been meaning to paint some frostgrave minis/terrain and I like your snow splotches

How did you do the icicles?

Thanks!

It's... An overly complicated process. I started painting this army in 2008, and at the time it included a lot of dry brushing. There were no good yellow sprays, and foundation paints were kinda shitty too.

If I were to start nowadays, I'd keep it MUCH simpler though, but I do love the warm yellow. All in all, I'm glad I've been forced down this path for relative consistency though.

After A LOT of trial and error, the method I'm using right now is this:

1. GW Averland Sunset spray
2. 2-3 THIN spray coats (like, the thinnest possible) of Tamiya PS-19 Camel Yellow
3. Krylon matte varnish. This is necessary because PS-19 dries super duper slick and otherwise... Nothing sticks to it.
4. 2-3 spray layers, including a zenithal highlight of Vallejo Game Air Gold Yellow (72.707)
5. Highlights are GW classic Golden Yellow*, but Vallejo Gold Yellow would do as well

^* I managed to find a consignment store online that had a fresh-from-GW six-pack of sealed from the factory Golden Yellow circa 2008. I've been using ball bearings, Lahmian Medium, and a Robart paint shaker to keep them usable.

If you choose to copy my method... Emperor be with you.

yea yours is totally more killer at paint shaking and probably last another 20-30 years! I expect this one to explode on me :D. I was going to get this https://www.amazon.com/Robart-ROB411-Paint-Shaker-Powered/dp/B0006O7M9W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483397723&sr=8-2&keywords=paint+shaker but it doesn't ship to NZ

Nice! Just make sure to also eventually buy something that can maintain those pots. Either a commercial or home-made shaker or rotator or oscillator. An oscillating multi-tool with sander plate, you could glue some pots to to shake them...?

For cheap go for this but I've heard mixed reports on its longevity.

Cheers on having all the paints ever!

Rhythm. With rhythm/timing, even a novice can sound good with some bum notes and less musical lines. Without it, even "good" players will sound pretty bad.

My tip? Instead of just saying just metronome practice, buy an egg-shaker next time you're at a music shop. Put on some music and see how good you are at just getting the rhythm.

I could always sense the rhythm and feel it, but it wasn't until one of these puppies was put in my hand that I realised just how far out I could be.

i used to have one of these for mixing the shit out of little 60ml bottles of hobby paint, it worked great till i stepped on it.

you can also get a paint shaker like this, they also sell them in harbor freight if you dont want to spend 200 at homedepot.