Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hey Ratzo, thanks for the advice.  Right now I'm using 7A on the set 
and already broke a tip by hitting the plastic frame.  I don't 
really like 5A for some reason.  Actually I'm trying to find out 
what I like again, I can't remember from when I was in highschool.  
How about the zildijan z4?  I was looking at a pair of those and I 
just ordered some zil Tim Alexander sticks.  Seen those?  

I think I was hitting the pad edge too hard to be honest with you 
all.  I'll save all that for my crash I guess.  Or maybe I'll just 
take it easy on the cymbals.  But thats hard when your trying to 
learn some fear factory and you act like your shooting a video! :)




--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Ratzo <ratzo@t...> wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:07:57 -0000, you wrote:
> 
> 
> >early days, the more likely is the cymbal to misbehave. By the 
way, 
> >gloves aren't a bad idea, if only to protect your fingers from 
> >blisters and bruises and give your wrists a little support. The 
> >rubber can take its toll.
> 
> I'd also add  that you should be using a light stick on the rubber
> pads.  A heavy stick like a 5A will be torture on your hands and
> wrists after a while.
> 
> I use Pro Mark 747 Hickory's.  I've tried several brands and models
> but nothing has the 747's size and light weight.  I have a pair of 
Vic
> Firth Terry Bozzio Phase Ones that I like, but they are a little
> heavier than the 747's.  I use them occasionally but find that
> repeated use causes sore hands and wrists.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ____________________________
> 
> Jim