From a 67 year old drummer I have to compliment your amazing level of skills and most importantly your finesse.. Young drummers take note and realize what you are being offered here.. it is priceless!
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill I really appreciate that
@tofusamurai22 Жыл бұрын
noticing that "Tony Williams" fulcrum technique, using the back two fingers to pull; you're quite a drummer!
@boomerguy99353 ай бұрын
I have the Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz kit which I think, is what your kit evolved into. I've owned many different sizes, brands and models of kits, none of which have sounded as good as my current "economy" mahogany shell kit. Other than the 30-degree bearing edges, I don't know how Gretsch can get this amazing ("Great Gretsch Sound") sound from this kit. Again, your demonstration with full explanations are amazing and very understandable. It's so nice to see and hear a professional drummer on KZfaq who actually knows what he is doing without trying to impress anyone. Keep doing what you're doing! My gigs are almost all small, soft venues.
@Tyl-Fiedler3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is insane ! What a technique
@frankburdodrums89843 жыл бұрын
He gets down bro.
@ericg013 жыл бұрын
-" the 12" is not good for brushes"-... then immediately proceeds to make it sound amazing!.. Love your playing, love your gear, love your videos. I've been doing this since 1983 and you still give me moments where my eyes just pop open. Thank you for that!
@austinstyles63933 жыл бұрын
Dude’s drumming is off the chain!
@thumpdrum3 жыл бұрын
Amazing sound and playing! I do find it funny when people are amazed with the Catalina series or cheaper wood drums. Back in the day, makers never really marketed the wood used in the shells. You may as well market the glue used to hold the plies together. Anyway, again excellent video. Thanks for posting.
@HarryJoiner3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video on a useful topic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@Tyl-Fiedler3 жыл бұрын
The 18" remix Zildjian ride is now called uptown ride =) I have it since 1year and I love it !so dry and really not loud at all =)
@BloodySanjit3 жыл бұрын
I was very tempted to get it but it seems a little pricey for an 18", i do love the dry and quiet sound though.
@Tyl-Fiedler3 жыл бұрын
@@BloodySanjit you are Right ! Price is a Little Bit to much Even Here in Europe and used But it is really Worth it
@johndiraimo1444 Жыл бұрын
My heavens... those Cymbals sounds superb. Great playing Rick.
@SalMichael3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, I have the Gretsch Catalina new design ,7 ply mahogany 12 ,14,18 w 5x14 snare they sound exactly like these. Great cymbal set as well Rick. The sound might be due to 30deg. bearing edge.
@boomerguy9935 Жыл бұрын
Likewise; after owning many sizes and brands since the 1960's, I have finally settled on my Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz Round Badge model with mahogany shells and the famous 30-degree bearing edges. For the very low price, I am amazed at the great sound which can be extremely quiet and extremely loud. The 5-lug 12" tom has an amazing depth of sound. In addition, after buying and playing many different combinations of cymbals I have settle on Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride, K Custom Dark Hi Hats and a K Dark Thin Crash. For me - no for everyone - this is the best combination for small venues. Of course, heads and sticks can make a world of difference. Rick Dior rules. I wish I had a "Way Back Machine" so I could go back in time and bring my younger self to the present so I could learn from you. You are the best!
@alanduncan19803 жыл бұрын
I've a 16" made in Japan kid's bass drum in white marine pearl from the 60s. Wood hoops with inlays, single tension. It's made of cheap firewood, but it sounds really nice! Looks cool too. Those Gretsches are cool!
@brent3760 Жыл бұрын
Love your stuff Rick!
@dustjacket10003 жыл бұрын
Catalina Clubs function like Keropes in a way, where they seem to be at 75% volume. My neighbors appreciate it.
@frankburdodrums89843 жыл бұрын
Gretch drums are ok but the real story here is your Zildjian cymbal and hi hat selection is fantastic.
@EricT433 жыл бұрын
@10:47 heck yeah!
@jimbarcelona10783 жыл бұрын
Great sounded set to me had a Sonor set in 1969 with 12 inch Hi hat or (sock) ziljian great for Jazz set. Of course you make those sound great
@dogmart3 жыл бұрын
Love those cymbals, Rick!!! Great playing.
@johnnydrumachine3 жыл бұрын
VIBES! Thx Rick!
@robertculver68453 жыл бұрын
I play drums Ludwig set, have Zildjian Paiste Sabian cymbals!! Never heard of quiet drums? Oh boy
@tmaddrummer3 жыл бұрын
Sounds fine to me too!
@dogmart3 жыл бұрын
Pearl Omar Hakim 5x13 snare works well. All African mahogany, high quality, and affordable.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Yes, That's a really nice drum.... but loud. African Mahogany is much harder than the Philippine version. Philippine Mahogany has softwood properties and I think that's what contributes to to it's mellow quiet sound.
@dogmart3 жыл бұрын
@@rickdior Great point, Rick. After posting my comment, I went and played that snare a bit and discovered it sounded louder than I remembered.
@jukesjointOG3 жыл бұрын
You sound like Elvin and that flat ride is awesome.
@pawelmorrison3 жыл бұрын
Ive recently bought a 12-16-20 70s Maxwin by Pearl drum set, made of Philipean Mahogany aswell. The tone on it is just unreal, and it cost me 150$.
@NanLander78543 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all this great information!
@DaGretschguy3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick! Great playing and sound! I just picked up a kit like that with the 16” bass drum, 8 and 10” toms and 13x13 floor tom and the 12” snare! I plan to use them on quieter gigs!! Killer playing!! I was told they are from 2010 or so but the version with the 16” is rare!
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Thanks The thing I like about this kit are the larger toms, 12" and 14". Thats what makes the kit feel full size. I was told this kit is from the 1990's.
@fredlittle81273 жыл бұрын
The little kits are a lot of fun to play. This one sounding great. Very usable, especially with what seems to be an increasing number of smaller venue, acoustic, unplugged gigs. I don't know about the miking for this video but what heads were used on the 16" BD. I'm assuming no muffling. Btw, you worked the 12" SD very nicely with brushes. No snagging on the rims.
@BabarKhan-oh6zq3 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC playing Rick! Wow! The drums and cymbals sound great. Can you tell us what heads are on the bass drum and is there a pillow inside? Thank you!
@alexandre3613 жыл бұрын
yes I would also like to know
@iddrumco Жыл бұрын
Love this video Rick!!! What heads are on the this kit? Especially the batter head on the Bass Drum. Thanking You In Advance MAESTRO! Steve
@rhythmcaster20182 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've tried to imitate your cymbals setup but those hi hats are very difficult to come by. Especially shipped to my country. There's a set of City Pack w/ 12" New Beat HH and 18" (re-issued I believed) Ride similar to yours. What's your opinion on 12" New Beat would it be great for a "Quite" kit. Thank you.
@larrylagoon6405 Жыл бұрын
you luck out,looked on ebay ,Gretsch Catilina Elites 500 and up
@FootyEmpire3 жыл бұрын
It just proves you don't need to spend a fortune on a drumkit if you buy good heads and know how to tune your drums. Nice video Rick!
@NightmareBA3 жыл бұрын
Those cymbals sound great! I've owned a few flat rides. None of them sounded as good as those when crashed. I've been wanting to try Dream's flat earth ride. Big fan of small kits too. They do sound a bit quieter but I think I'm going to have to stick to mesh heads and Sabian cheese grater cymbals until I build a shed.
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben The Dream flat earth ride is great. You can hear it on the video called flat rides on my channel. Thanks
@dizzolve3 жыл бұрын
Those aren't little sticks either. Nice playing as always RD
@SouthYarraMan Жыл бұрын
Very skilled drumming and enjoyed the video. When playing straight 4ths on the ride is it usual as a replacement to open the hi hat at the end of a bar on 4? Thank you.
@rickdior Жыл бұрын
Hi Your question is a bit unclear. Can you please try to rephrase it.
@SouthYarraMan Жыл бұрын
@@rickdiorHi Rick - In 4/4 time @ 120bpm assume kick snare kick snare with 8ths on the ride and open the hat on what would be the last hit on the ride, play the open hat instead as a replacement.
@alexandre3613 жыл бұрын
well done Rick for everything you show ... i have a question, what type of skin do you use for the bass drum? maybe I missed this information in the video. thanks a lot for your answer !
@rickdior3 жыл бұрын
That's Just a clear ambassador on the Bass Drum with a tiny pillow inside for just a bit of muffling.
@najnacisi8 ай бұрын
Is this a Paiste 602 18" medium flat ride (like you said), or is this a Paiste 602 18" thin flat ride - which is harder to get? and if you played both, which one do you preffer? Great video BTW. cheers
@rickdior8 ай бұрын
It's a medium thin, lol A medium that's a bit lighter than most.
@najnacisi8 ай бұрын
thanks. what is the exact weight? Mediums run around 1650-1800, thins can go down to 1400@@rickdior
@najnacisi8 ай бұрын
now you gave an answer which raises even more questions. So what is the approx weight of your 602 18" medium flat ride? thanks! your channel is top notch, discovered just recently.@@rickdior
@josephg.bradetich30643 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick I was released from a band yesterday because I played to loud and meter wasn't tight by the way no bass player in the band all ballets Dylan Neil Young town van sant
@josephg.bradetich30643 жыл бұрын
10 inch snare inpossible for brushes . Cajon drum set
@bernardsoroko95703 жыл бұрын
I'm sure playing softly made it hard to relax and groove. Keep your pattens basic with a "loose" grip on the "sticks". Try Regal Tip Blasticks or wire brushes. A tympani mallet on the snare with a Blastick on the cymbals will fatten up the backbeat without loudness. Also, don't bury the beater on the kick. The fuller sound will feel bigger.
@josephg.bradetich30643 жыл бұрын
@@bernardsoroko9570 Thanks I keep going many more people to play with