Nate Testa @[email protected]
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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
As some of you may or may not know my full-time job is working as a drum/backline tech for a local production company in Orlando, FL by the name of CPR.
The short job description is delivering artists with the best experience possible by setting up and tearing down the backline that they will play during the duration of a show.
Some of these artists have their crew and for some others, I am the backline crew for the band and artist.
The crazy thing is, the majority of the time they have a guitar tech that travels with the band a lot of the time I get to be a drum tech during the show, which for me is so much fun because I know that so well.
The other side of my job that is not talked about but that I enjoy so much is the warehouse tech when we don’t have shows.
This is where we prep and return gear from previous shows and make sure that it’s either ready to go out or 100% whole and ready to go back on the shelf to then be pulled at a later time.
Time management is key because our work hours are not long and most times we have a lot to either return or prepare, so finding a system for yourself is important.
This past month has been busy on all accounts when it comes to warehouse and show tech.
What makes it worth it is the great guys I get to work with daily and that I learn so much even if they don’t know it.
I hope this helps you understand a little of my role of what I do as a backline tech at a local production company. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to drop them in the comments.
What do you guys think? Did you even know a backline tech was even a thing? Would it be something you are interested in? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it!
Love you. Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️
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Just a quick drum gear update: I got this new 1970’s Pearl kit off of Facebook marketplace for $200.
This kit was rewrapped in this beautiful orange sparkle and has the sizes of:
13” x 9” and 14” x 10” rack Tom’s
16” x 16” Floor Tom
And
22” x 14” kick drum!!
I’m pretty pumped about this and can’t wait to put new heads in it. Here is the clip I posted a couple of days ago!! Enjoy!
youtube.com/shorts/70IDRtaKgC...
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How do you play a rim click/side stick?
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Which drum head would you pick, @remopercussion Ambassador Coated VS. Remo Controlled Sound Coated?
Check out the new Short!!
youtube.com/shorts/Izdb9DNhWG...
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NEW video:
I gave this DIY 14” EMAD experiment a try that I saw on @SoundsLikeADrum YouTube page a couple of weeks ago.
I posted the shorter video of it, but here is the longer version! I hope y’all enjoy it!! 🙏🏻🥁🤓
https://youtu.be/dP5xilZNTgE?si=iOyKE...
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After watching today's video, which crash cymbal would you pick?
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Loving the set up this week.
All Zildjian’s Left to right:
16” A AVEDIS HIHATS
20” K DARK THIN CRASH
23” K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY RIDE
20” FX CRASH OF DOOM
19” K CUSTOM SPECIAL DRY TRASH CRASH
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Snare Saturday: Honest Abe Odom 6 Heavy Steel 14” x 6” Snare Drum
It’s never too late to start experimenting with your snare drum.
There are so many options of head choices and snare wires choices to choose from.
You need to be willing to experiment with what you have and see what kind of interesting sounds you can create with it!
It’s a new experience every time.
See you next week!!
Honest Abe Odom 6 Heavy Steel 14” x 6” Snare Drum Feature & Specs:
* Size: 14” x 6”
* Shell: 25+ pound Big & Heavy 1/4” Seamed Steel Shell
* Hoops: chrome plated 2.3 triple flanged hoops top and bottom
* Shell Finish: flat black finish (looks as good as you sound)
* Configuration: 10-lug configuration (Handmade steel constructed lugs)
* Bearing edges: 45-degree inner/round-over outer
* 24 Stand Brass wires
* Inde Throw Off
* Drum heads: Evans UV1 (not stock) (batter), Ambassador snare side (resonant)
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Mastering the feel when playing a song is something that‘s not looked at as much as it should.
While at the drum show this weekend, the number of times I heard drummers blazing over a drum kit instead of just picking a groove that made you feel something was second to none.
Many drummers have this infatuation with proving something when they play the drums and choose fills to “show how good they are.”
I hope this opinionated statement helps clear things up, “people are a whole lot less than you think they do.”
With that out of the way, what we should be caring about is does my playing enhance the music, playing the groove in time, and whether I’m delivering a musical foundation the rest of the band’s parts can sit on.
These aspects of your playing are monumentally more important than how fast you can play the drums.
Both can be beneficial in the right situation, but improving how the groove feels is a whole level of musicianship that we all should strive to achieve.
Just something to chew on as we start this week.
I would love to hear from you guys. What has been your experience? How often do you take the time to practice the feel of a groove? Let’s talk about it in the comments.
Just a thought. Love you, guys. Okay! Bye. 🥁🤓👊🏻❤️✌🏻
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Snare Saturday: 1977 Ludwig Acrolite 14” x 5” aluminum snare drum
I love finding drums that have a unique history to them.
The Acrolite, for a long time, was just an entry-level student model snare drum.
I don’t know how it happened, but shortly into the lifespan of this model, professional drummers quickly picked it up because of its versatility and durability structure.
It became a go-to gigging drum and has now become a staple for studios, beginners, and professional drummers alike.
And to think, the snare drum is still extremely affordable compared to the other drums on the market
With price, versatility, and durability, you can’t go wrong with this 8-lug underdog.
Okay, Bye. See you next week!!
1977 Ludwig Acrolite specs:
- 14” x 5” seamless beaded aluminum shell
- 2.3mm chrome hoops (both sides)
- Internal muffler
- Vintage Rounded 45° bearing edges
- Classic bow tie lugs
- p85 throw off & Ludwig butt plate
- Ludwig snare wires
- Drum heads: Remo Controlled Sound X (batter), Ambassador snare side (resonant)
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The Drumsultant
The simple desire of this channel is to help inform and educate everything about drumming, repair, maintenance, tips, tricks, gear, reviews and most of all SNARES
For more information check out my website:
www.testabeatdrums.com
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Owner of Testa Beat Drum’s R&R SHOP (Repair and rental)