Does anyone know where to get drums as big as Dale's? They've got to be custom sized, because the standard kits are much smaller. If someone can post a place you can get some that size, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm sure they are custom made, so you probubly have to custom order them from the manufacture or your dealer. Whatever is more convient for you.
how much are you planning to spend on them?
If I had the money, as much as I need to. Right now I'm just looking for a general price range for 'em.
His oversized bass drum is actually a standard sized
marching band bass drum, and I think he just had
a mount fitted onto a floor tom and moved it up
to be his top-tom, and went up to the next widest size
available for the floor tom. as far as the snare, oversized
'deepdish' snares are pretty common nowadays.
i believe they are (or were) Tama Artstars. i dont know what he plays anymore. the artstars are custom special orders through Tama now, as i dont think they make them anymore in mass production. Dave grohl played the same set, and yes, they are way huge. i too thought that the rack tom was a converted floor tom, but its not.
8"x14" Snare Drum
14"x15" Tom Tom
16"x18" Floor Tom
16"x24" Bass Drum
I really like the DW set he has in the Correggio video that's on the FTP...
...about time he switched to DW, who we all know make the best drum sets today.
Quote from: Sydspunk
8"x14" Snare Drum
14"x15" Tom Tom
16"x18" Floor Tom
16"x24" Bass Drum
I had thought Dale's toms were a little bigger and he had a 26 inch bass drum. At least that's what I've read.
It is 26" and I've read that it's a refitted marching band bass drum.
I don't just make this shit up, I did my homework on this before.
I'm sure you did. And I think it's a 26" bass drum as well. And if I'm not mistaken he uses an 8x14 snare, a 16x18 mount tom, and an 18x20 floor tom. All I'm trying to figure out is how do you order drums that big. I'm headed to my local retail dealer and seeing if I can get hooked up.If you'd like to add some info, that would be helpful.
John Bonham and Keith Moon used the oversized kits too!
It's no coincidence that Dale has minimal pieces but makes
a maximum amount of sound! It's the scale of the drums, the larger
heads etc resonate more powerfully. It's why Dale is so huge
sounding live and on CD. Are you the drummer, lordheaviness?
you must be, youll get big bass drum presence, it will actually push air
as long as you can play to begin with haha!
Yes, i'm the drummer, been playin' since I was a little one. Funny you should mention Moon and Bonham. They are 2 reasons I'm a drummer. Phisical Graffitti has a huge sound, and when I found out Dale had a big kit i automatically thought one word: Bonham. I really like Dale's drum sound on Lysol. It's so huge and resonant!
Last post was me. Forgot to sign in. And I've actually looked in to getting a Maple Ludwig kit with the Bonham measurements.
Ludwig will forever rule! Nice choice! We have a
5 pc Ludwig Silver Tortoiseshell kit in our space.
i'm a drummer, i can help! ...and i've seen dale's kit several times up close and personal. that kit and i have had many encounters.
the last i saw of dale endorsing tama drums in a magazine ad, he was using an 8"x14" snare, 16"x18" tom, and 18 x 20" floor tom. his kick drum was something like 16" x 26" and a 22" gong drum which is sort of a cross between a floor tom / tympani / bass drum. these really are not custom drum sizes. for tama, who premakes drumkits, they may be. but for a drum company that specializes in made to order drums, such as dw, these sizes are available. it's not really the sizes that's custom but the way they are mounted. for the 20" floor tom, try ordering a 20" kick drum with floor tom mounting hardware. or when all else fails, order drum shells in there sizes and make your own drum kit. i've done it this way before by making my own acrylic (see through) drums in sizes similar to dale's.
other additional stuff about dale's kit and what he uses:
he uses all tama hardware including an iron cobra double pedal.
rhythm tech lens drum, hat trick, ufo crasher, and ribbon crashers.
he also uses what i think is the lp black beauty sr. cowbell (but i could be wrong on the exact model of this. i am going by sight and sound of the bell. it definatley sounds like it's in the black beauty line).
dale uses aquarian heads on his drums and regal tip sticks.
his cymbals are paiste 20" 24"? 22"? china, and ?" china / crash mounted like a hi-hat. he also has a paiste gong and a 9" zildjian zil bel. don't forget the gardening gloves which was an idea taken from bob bert (pussy galore and sonic youth)
seems like when dale is in europe, it varies because i think he uses rental kits. so whatever the venue provides in similar sizes go's.
there's a picture of dale and his drums (setup and measurements) on the main page of the melvins shack, just scroll keep scrolling down till you find it. i couldn't seem to copy and paste it here.
dale used john stanier`s set in europe...
Found that Dale pic at the Shack. At the very bottom of the page is says " not intended for those under 18" and it's pretty funny that they'd put that so far down. I wonder who would take that seriously.
Who fucking cares what kit he uses, he sleighs,its not the kit it his simplicity heavyness.get the kit but do you have the passion or talent? If you have it in you the most crappy kit you can sleigh. dont be so concerned on what kit,be concerned about your own abilities and getting the same kit, well Dale still wouldent be the one playing, he is the most facinating drummer I've ever seen live and its refreshing he has no ego and doesnt act like an asshole rockstar. It is in his blood and natural talent. talent not kit.
Yeah, dale sleighs all over the place when it snows he rocks that shit especially on a hill when it snows. Lettuce prey that the wait of his drumbs does not way him down so that his slay will get buried by snow. Eye am gun uh go and listen to some Sleigher!
Yeah, dale sleighs all over the place, he rocks that shit especially on a hill when it snows. Lettuce prey that the wait of his drumbs does not way him down so that his slay will get buried by snow. Eye am gun uh go and listen to some Sleigher!
wow I am impressed with the word play, but you must really be either stupid or bored to even make a reply that is based around one word. Dont be so angry that he rocks and you smoke it. So why dont you go back and hit "the slopes" and do something more creative.
does this remind anyone else of the south park episode, 'cripple fight', where the retards are battling it out? haha this is great.
Dale Crover has the biggest ....bass drum! He`s definitly one of the best and man he can play slow-mo! by the way I think it`s a 26"BD! I was in a store in germany and the guy there offered me a 24"BD for unbelivable 8000 Euro! I dont know if he would again now but I think I`ll sell my car if its ever mine! :cry:
Quote from: meryl`sdrummerDale Crover has the biggest ....bass drum! He`s definitly one of the best and man he can play slow-mo! by the way I think it`s a 26"BD! I was in a store in germany and the guy there offered me a 24"BD for unbelivable 8000 Euro! I dont know if he would again now but I think I`ll sell my car if its ever mine! :cry:
Sell Your wonderful body!!!! How many bucks do you take?
Just kidding. All we need is a better PA. That will be less expensive. Or we have to steel the BD from Helge Schneiders drummer: That one is big!!!
haha, helge har sikkert stor kukk
exists better drummer that Dale Crover?
for me no!!!!
Dale is the best,forever!!!
I got a notification of a private message and I may have erased it befor reading it,send again to whoever sent it
Ventor from Kreator is a bad ass just as good as Dale but different style.
Sell Your wonderful body!!!! How many bucks do you take?
Just kidding. All we need is a better PA. That will be less expensive. Or we have to steel the BD from Helge Schneiders drummer: That one is big!!![/quote]
Guess what I already do! I bet you know my price!!!Don`t you remember TIGER!?!
Nevermind, we definitly need a bigger PA! By the way!
MERYL, the COOLEST BAND (beside the melvins and Fantomas a.s.o.)
is down on the knees and bag for THE BIGGEST FADDEST LOUDEST PA in the whole wide world! WE LIKE PRESENTS `cause we`re broke!
PLEASE, PLEASE send all you got to Meryl, Fort Loderdale,Marlboro Country,TX (it`s right next to Dirtass Land)!
Thanx!!!
Mr.D I hope you`re well prepared for rehersal on Saturday?!!! Hope you play naked!
oh I forgot-KREATOR IS ABSOLUTLY BULLS***! I HATE KREATOR, hope they will never find a way out of their Video-Church they do every Video in!
Quote from: tammy23well Dale still wouldent be the one playing, he is the most facinating drummer I've ever seen live and its refreshing he has no ego and doesnt act like an asshole rockstar. .
yeah, you're right, Dale Crover is a fascinating drummer. But, on the other hand he has an original kit who fits well to his unique playing style.
And you know ... drummers are talkative, anyway :wink: