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I can answer questions about repairing drums,recovering,modifying,and custom design. Questions about gigging ie. attitude to others, agents,punters,band members, family and friends etc. The philosophy of drums in general, oh yea there is a philosophy in drums and drumming.

Experience in the area

Past/Present clients: I have played in the Uk, gigging with various types of bands, groups, artists, both on a local level, nationwide and in other countries, Australia, America and Amsterdam. I have been involved in recording studios, session playing and also teaching. I play in a local praise and worship band at present, and nationwide meetings as and when required.

What do you like about this subject?

There is always something new to learn and always something you can pass on to others.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

The true meaning of communication by using drums.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Drums are often used as a tool for communicating, a message, a concept, an ideal, they can even reflect a religion, there's something to think about!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Drums can be used to enhance a band or destroy one.

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Micah10/28/0910101010Thank you for the quick response.
Melanie10/22/091010 
Paul08/24/0910101010Thanks for getting back to me so .....
Sam06/22/0910101010Thanks very much Paul :):)
phil05/02/09101010thanks a lot

Recent Answers from Paul E

2009-10-28 percussion plus snare:

Looking at the logo, it looks like the American version, the Uk one is different. http://www.percussionplus.co.uk/images/pp_logo.gif Theres also this one. http://www.hixbrosmusic.com/shop/images/PercPlus_logo

2009-10-21 Double Bass Pedal:

Well Mel, Here some choices: This ones only RRP: $799.00 20% off RRP http://www.drumpower.com.au/store/gibraltar-gi9611dc-db-intruder-double-bass-dru You could also try bidding on

2009-10-08 Change of Drum Module:

Well Francis, as u know the TD-3 has been discontinued, as well as the TD-8 and the TD-10, there is of course still the TD-9.the TD-12 and the TD-20 available. As there are more technological advances

2009-08-03 repairing drum rutes/ hot rods:

Well rubz, the first thing to do is take them back to the shop u bought them from. they should last longer than 2mths. If the sheath is not staying in place, then they are not suitable for their purpose

2009-07-28 cracked cymbal:

Hi Nahashon, first of all you dont mention where the crack is, on the edge. in the the middle, near the bell. So your question is a bit vague. So.............. "Repairing Cracked Cymbals" Just

 

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