mruttan

I'm sure it's been covered before, but I'm interested in your opinions.

This could become a problem.

http://imgur.com/SK8OT5e

Thanks everyone for the advice yesterday.

Just picked a Pioneer PL-100 for $40. I have an ok receiver, and will be connecting it to that for the immediate future. This is the 1st turntable Ive owned, and I have a few questions.

1. Should the cartridge be replaced, and if so, with what?

2. What is Anti-Skate, and does it ever need to be adjusted?

3. Did I get hosed?

http://imgur.com/a/5dpLM

Thanks.

Replaced the batter head on my generic snare last night and I can not get it to sound nearly as good as the worn out, super smooth head I removed.

It feels, and sounds like the tension is correct, but there are some serious overtones that I am not ok with. The head I installed was this.

I've got it to the point where it sounds alright if I strike it in the middle, on top of the dampening pad, but I tend to play in more then one spot on the snare. This is the second time I've ever changed a skin, so I'm pretty certain the problem is me.

Does it need to stretch out over a day before I tighten it up again like

This looks like fun...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ahrcoleC1g

http://imgur.com/a/3H1Uj

I bought these for $100 about 3 weeks ago (minus the cymbals). They sound great, and are in great shape, but there are no markings, or stamps anywhere on any of them.

I am planning on upgrading the cymbals eventually, but for now they are perfect for smashing in the basement.

Any Ideas?

So I found a cheap set of used 14" hi-hats for $10. Not sure they even have a brand. How will one of these perform as a makeshift splash Cymbal?

I have hit:

2 Ducks (at the same time)

2 cats (separate occasions)

A bunch of porcupines.

1 Fox.

Maybe it's just me, but I find hockey monkey's shipping costs much higher then they should be.

Maybe I'm wrong, but then again, maybe I'm not.