Thoughts on BEARING EDGE Drums?

[TroysDrumShop.com]

I've heard mostly positive things, but would like to poll the opinions of
"the gang" @ R.M.M.P.



TROY'S DRUM SHOP
Dallas, Texas
(214) 868 - TROY
www.troysdrumshop.com

[Randal Walker]

Great drums.......I own a kit, but Kevin Pinson has a LONG way to go at
business practices.
A close friend of mine has been waiting over a year and a half for a kit, he
finally got a kit but it's so messed up and Kevin had the balls to send it
thinking no big deal. Evan, another fellow RMMP drummer got a kit from Kevin
as well and had a horrible experience too.
"TroysDrumShop.com" <troy@troysdrumshop.com> wrote in message
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> I've heard mostly positive things, but would like to poll the opinions of
> "the gang" @ R.M.M.P.
>
>
>
> TROY'S DRUM SHOP
> Dallas, Texas
> (214) 868 - TROY
> www.troysdrumshop.com
>
>

[JR Richley]

got a snare from bearing edge that was supposedly brand new (in "mint"
condition)...it was not even CLOSE. it also had a veneer "patch" on oneof
the hoops with very obvious extra seams. the drum did sound good though. i
think you have to SEE what your getting from Bearing Edge. once you've
inspected it, then you're safe.


"TroysDrumShop.com" <troy@troysdrumshop.com> wrote in message
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> I've heard mostly positive things, but would like to poll the opinions of
> "the gang" @ R.M.M.P.
>
>
>
> TROY'S DRUM SHOP
> Dallas, Texas
> (214) 868 - TROY
> www.troysdrumshop.com
>
>

[Dan Radin]

"TroysDrumShop.com" <troy@troysdrumshop.com> wrote in message
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> I've heard mostly positive things, but would like to poll the opinions of
> "the gang" @ R.M.M.P.

My take: beautiful aesthetically. Really visually stunning. But, I would
never want to take them out of the house for fear of gig dings. I haven't
played them, but aren't they a Keller maple shell plus a veneer? Impractical
to me, but maybe in 15 or 20 years when I'm old like the rest of the geezers
here. ;-)

I have also heard numerous stories of bad business practice, slow/no ship
time, incorrect orders, etc. That means I'm never ordering a new kit from
Kevin. I would only buy from store stock or used. That's something to
consider as a DSG (drum shop guy).
Good luck,
-DR

[Randal Walker]

what does Keller shell with veneer have to do with it? Spaun is a Keller
with a veneer or lacquer. So are allot of other specialty companies.
"Dan Radin" <dan.radin@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "TroysDrumShop.com" <troy@troysdrumshop.com> wrote in message
> news:Hfq3b.20774$vy5.15422@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > I've heard mostly positive things, but would like to poll the opinions
of
> > "the gang" @ R.M.M.P.
>
> My take: beautiful aesthetically. Really visually stunning. But, I would
> never want to take them out of the house for fear of gig dings. I haven't
> played them, but aren't they a Keller maple shell plus a veneer?
Impractical
> to me, but maybe in 15 or 20 years when I'm old like the rest of the
geezers
> here. ;-)
>
> I have also heard numerous stories of bad business practice, slow/no ship
> time, incorrect orders, etc. That means I'm never ordering a new kit from
> Kevin. I would only buy from store stock or used. That's something to
> consider as a DSG (drum shop guy).
> Good luck,
> -DR
>
>

[joem]

Randal Walker wanted everyone in rec.music.makers.percussion to know that
> what does Keller shell with veneer have to do with it? Spaun is a Keller
> with a veneer or lacquer. So are allot of other specialty companies.

he said something like "I haven't played them but aren't they a Keller
shell plus veneer?"; which, paraphrased, means: "I haven't played them,
but I know what to expect, since I've played similar kits before"

and Spaun doesn't use veneers (unless a plastic wrap is a veneer :-),
they just finish with satin/lacquer coatings or wraps.

--
Joe.

"you're an electronic girl...i'm a rock guy...i don't think we have a
chance." - storm&stress

[Dan Radin]

"Randal Walker" <randysdrums@cox.net> wrote in message
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> what does Keller shell with veneer have to do with it? Spaun is a Keller
> with a veneer or lacquer. So are allot of other specialty companies.

I'm just saying that they're not exotic shells, which was my first
impression.

[joem]

Robert Schuh wanted everyone in rec.music.makers.percussion to know that
> Joe,
> Spaun does veneers. Haven't you seen some of the birdseye snares etc. that
> they have made?

ahhh yes. I stand corrected. thanks, Rob.

--
Joe.

"you're an electronic girl...i'm a rock guy...i don't think we have a
chance." - storm&stress