Paul Balmer: Haynes Drum-Kit Manual
The modern drum-kit has come a long way in the 110 years that have elapsed since it evolved in around 1901 in the bars and brothels of New Orleans ? but the principles remain the same. The biggest improvement has been the introduction of better engineering and sturdier hardware ? all of which needs constant maintenance. The Haynes Drum-Kit Manual covers the subject in exhaustive detail with step-by-step instructions and clear colour photographs.Key contentBuying a drum-kit: a minefield of options simplified in our established template.Know your vintage Ludwig: the classic Oyster Pearl, one of the first great rock kits, as used by Ringo Starr.The standard 2009 ?Pearl?: made in the USA and never more consistent ? a rock standard.Setting up and tuning: the minefield of drum tuning for varied applications ? stage and studio.Repairs, maintenance and adjustments: thread repairs, head replacement, lubrication, tools required, etc.Generic hardware: bass pedal, Hi Hat, cymbal and boom stand, tuning threads and lugs, etc.Case studies: Slingerland Gene Krupa; vintage ?contraption?; Pearl rock kit; small Gretsch ?Jazz kit?; the extended kit ? multi-rack toms and tam tams as used by Queen; Premier, the UK solution ? a 1964 Classic in Keith Moon Red Sparkle; Stagg ? cheap and cheerful; Yamaha ? a good all-rounder; a custom one-off from DW; Steve Gadd?s retro studio kit.Key drummers and their kits: Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Baby Dodds, Louis Belson, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Steve Gadd, Jeff Poccaro
