I'm sick of drummers getting the short end of the (drum) stick...snicker. [Archive]

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:45 PM

OK, let's just clear one thing up right off the bat. I've accepted my role as a glorified metronome to an extent and being in the background behind a kit. I understand that and am fine with my position in my band. My playing, accents, power and all that speak for me.

What pisses me off is we can't even get any respect in the music stores!

I just flipped through a Guitar Center mailer I got and the fucking drum section is 2 pages in the very back of the book. Lame shit bro.

Also, even in a bigger store like Guitar Center, where is the drum section? It's always in the back, like the drums are something to hide or aren't important enough to have everyone walk by to notice.

And forget about it in the smaller, independently owned stores. If there's one instrument that is ALWAYS overlooked and given the shittiest showing in a small music shop, it's the fucking drums. The "drum" section at a small music store is usually 5 or 6 assorted snare skins, one company's line of drum sticks, a few shitty cymbals and one kit set up that no one will let you touch.

Come on man. I know it's not glamorous to play the drums compared to being a big front man, but we're needed and I haven't heard a believable replacement for us in music where drumming actually plays a key in the sound.

Show some respect bitchez!

TheMojoPin

03-27-2009, 07:46 PM

I just flipped through a Guitar Center mailer I got and the fucking drum section is 2 pages in the very back of the book. Lame shit bro.

Also, even in a bigger store like Guitar Center, where is the drum section? It's always in the back, like the drums are something to hide or aren't important enough to have everyone walk by to notice.

The drums are at the back of the stage.

Seems like all is right.

weekapaugjz

03-27-2009, 07:47 PM

why don't you go to drum center?

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:48 PM

why don't you go to drum center?

Nevermind, I'm a dumbass.

JerseyRich

03-27-2009, 07:49 PM

There's atleast 3 times as many people that play guitar and bass.

That's why they get the bigger part of the store.

Plus, do you really think it's a great idea to have drums at the front of the store by the entrance? You would scare away everyone that got near the front door...

weekapaugjz

03-27-2009, 07:50 PM

Nevermind, I'm a dumbass.

same.

biozombie

03-27-2009, 07:50 PM

I haven't been there in a long time, but there was a Drum shop in Edison, NJ onPlainfield Ave, not far from the Pathmark. Google that shit or something.

SatCam

03-27-2009, 07:50 PM

maybe you're just pissed because they told you not to hit your drums so hard

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:51 PM

same.

No, that was my edit after I actually asked you where "Drum Center" is like it MIGHT be a real fucking store.

I lose.

Gvac

03-27-2009, 07:51 PM

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:52 PM

maybe you're just pissed because they told you not to hit your drums so hard

EVERY FUCKING TIME I PLAY AT A STORE! I just gave up even doing that like 5 years ago. I just walk in, get my shit and walk out. It's kinda fun to throw a few beats down in the store sometimes, but they are always busting my balls. They actually asked me to play some "jazzy" beats instead. Dude, look at me. I don't ease into "jazzy" beats, sorry bra. Now go try to rip that guy off who came in looking for a snare drum for his son.

weekapaugjz

03-27-2009, 07:53 PM

No, that was my edit after I actually asked you where "Drum Center" is like it MIGHT be a real fucking store.

I lose.

yeah, i wrote something else and saw you edited and changed my post.

but i did get a laugh that you actually took that seriously for a second.

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:53 PM

I hate to break it to you Moe, but drummers are weirdos.

It's just a fact of life.

Singers are egotistical douchebags, bass players are dullards, drummers are psychopaths, and guitarists are good natured, down to earth, fun guys.

So it is written, so shall it be done.

So what you're saying is the guitarist is the most mentally stable, highest sodium intaking member of a band?

JerseyRich

03-27-2009, 07:53 PM

I hate to break it to you Moe, but drummers are weirdos.

It's just a fact of life.

Singers are egotistical douchebags, bass players are dullards, drummers are psychopaths, and guitarists are good natured, down to earth, fun guys.

So it is written, so shall it be done.

You are officially the worst music joke hack ever on this message board.

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:54 PM

yeah, i wrote something else and saw you edited and changed my post.

but i did get a laugh that you actually took that seriously for a second.

I was sitting here in front of my computer PRAYING you hadn't seen it, quoted it and hit "reply" but after I edited I felt dirty so I had to out my dumbass self.

Gvac

03-27-2009, 07:54 PM

So what you're saying is the guitarist is the most mentally stable, highest sodium intaking member of a band?

BINGO!!!

You are officially the worst music joke hack ever on this message board.

Sometimes the truth hurts.

You know every word I wrote is dead on.

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 07:57 PM

I mean OK, I do understand most kids want to strap a 6 string on and "rock" out like whoever their new douchebag musical hero is that week. Just not sure why drummers get treated like a fucking disease in music stores. Our equipment is more expensive. We have constant upkeep on them like the other instruments. We want upgrades just like other instruments.

Why the shaft?

ecobag2

03-27-2009, 08:50 PM

This should already be knee deep with drummer jokes.

Who's the guy that hangs out with the band? The drummer.

What do you call a drummer with no girlfriend? Homeless.

I forget so many.

PapaBear

03-27-2009, 08:52 PM

hedges

03-27-2009, 09:00 PM

I remember in high school, as a drummer, to get the equipment I needed, I had to drive to three hours to South Bend Indiana from Michigan. There was a great store there that had everything. I think it was primarily a brass and woodwind store but they had every kind of drumstick made, every type of head and lots of hardware. It was fuckkin awesome.
People still think drummers are unmusical neanderthals bashing away with no sense of dynamics, and in some instances that is the case. But it's also true for bass players and guitarists.

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 09:01 PM

This should already be knee deep with drummer jokes.

Who's the guy that hangs out with the band? The drummer.

What do you call a drummer with no girlfriend? Homeless.

I forget so many.

Yea, or you could be creative and NOT bring tired old jokes and bumper stickers in here. Maybe even discuss something like a human being.

Death Metal Moe

03-27-2009, 09:02 PM

I remember in high school, as a drummer, to get the equipment I needed, I had to drive to three hours to South Bend Indiana from Michigan. There was a great store there that had everything. I think it was primarily a brass and woodwind store but they had every kind of drumstick made, every type of head and lots of hardware. It was fuckkin awesome.
People still think drummers are unmusical neanderthals bashing away with no sense of dynamics, and in some senses that is the case. But it's also true for bass players and guitarists.

Very true. I've seen plenty of guitarists, bassists and vocalists that have no fucking idea what timing, rhythm or pitch are.

spoon

03-27-2009, 10:08 PM

They actually asked me to play some "jazzy" beats instead. Dude, look at me. I don't ease into "jazzy" beats, sorry bra.

How fitting....or perhaps not.

Now you know.....(why they don't want YOU playing in their store).

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/ajlrhythm/fat_drummer.gif

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g319/ajlrhythm/fat_drummer.gif

Judge Smails

03-27-2009, 10:35 PM

Ooooooo! A spoon sighting in a Moe thread!!

http://i39.tinypic.com/23m7tjd.jpg

ecobag2

03-28-2009, 07:26 AM

Ok fair enough Moe. That's just habit and ball busting.

... it's probably the case for most of the drummers I've played with that they ARE just metronomes but if you find a true drummer- someone with talent. It's like nothing else.

I've been fortunate enough to work with at least a couple guys like this - it was like forging off into the unknown with someone. You go a little then he goes ahead and opens something else up and you just keep going pushing eachother - that's as a guitarist.

I really can't think of any other dynamic where this happens (in rock and roll anyway)... the drummer's very important and should bring attitude to his playing and be confident and artistic ... simultaneously ballsy and out front and giving deference...and it makes all the difference- I have a drum machine for anything else.

and hey... it's GUITAR center!! haha. But sure enough the drums are always in the back in any store.

BlackSpider

03-28-2009, 07:33 AM

JerseyRich

03-28-2009, 09:36 AM

It's over between us...

Try playing in a band with that no-rythm havin' motherfucker. It's a constant struggle.

~Katja~

03-28-2009, 10:13 AM

I hate to break it to you Moe, but drummers are weirdos.

It's just a fact of life.

Singers are egotistical douchebags, bass players are dullards, drummers are psychopaths, and guitarists are good natured, down to earth, fun guys.

So it is written, so shall it be done.

I don't know, from my (very short list of) experience the bass player may seem quiet (and a dullard) but is fucking fantastic in the sack... just an observation...

BlackSpider

03-28-2009, 10:14 AM

I don't know, from my (very short list of) experience the bass player may seem quiet (and a dullard) but is fucking fantastic in the sack... just an observation...

It's over between us...

~Katja~

03-28-2009, 10:19 AM

It's over between us...

but, but... I did not say they are... I said they may seem
big difference! :(

BlackSpider

03-28-2009, 10:22 AM

but, but... I did not say they are... I said they may seem
big difference! :(

I'll forgive you because ot this...

...is fucking fantastic in the sack...

Gvac

03-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Try playing in a band with that no-rythm havin' motherfucker. It's a constant struggle.

Damn! That's no way to talk about Mikey D!

Recyclerz

03-28-2009, 01:25 PM

KatPw

03-28-2009, 01:32 PM

Long Island has the Long Island Drum Center, it's in Plainview.

http://www.lidrum.com/

zildjian361

03-28-2009, 03:33 PM

Moe check out Interstate Music.com and for Fun Drumbum.com, i have a Zildjian cymbal mouse pad:wink:

TheMojoPin

03-28-2009, 09:27 PM

bass players are dullards

This fella would like to have words with you:

http://www.tache-off.co.uk/2006/tacheoff06/Lemmy%2520stort.jpg

Jughead

03-28-2009, 09:34 PM

This fella would like to have words with you:

http://www.tache-off.co.uk/2006/tacheoff06/Lemmy%2520stort.jpg

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

03-28-2009, 09:45 PM

Hi Moe--

I think we talked about my drum lesson that I took on Stewart Copeland's birthday. I so WISH I was a better student!!! I wanted to hold the drums the way Copeland did. But, then again, I could have gotten some simple techniques out out of him.

If I REALLY made an efffort, I think I would have been a good drummer if I started a bit youngerl I'll never know unless I do it.

toolshed

03-30-2009, 04:38 AM

They sell pots, pans, and spoons almost everywhere. Problem solved.

yojimbo7248

03-30-2009, 04:47 AM

I don't know, from my (very short list of) experience the bass player may seem quiet (and a dullard) but is fucking fantastic in the sack... just an observation...

Perfect description of most important member of the band - quiet, not flashy, yet gets the most important job done well with no drama or unneeded attention to himself/herself. Bassist - heart of and key player of the band...and fucking fantastic in the sack.

~Katja~

03-30-2009, 05:01 AM

Perfect description of most important member of the band - quiet, not flashy, yet gets the most important job done well with no drama or unneeded attention to himself/herself. Bassist - heart of and key player of the band...and fucking fantastic in the sack.

you had one too? now we can be bass buddies ;) :clap:

zildjian361

03-30-2009, 05:04 AM

They sell pots, pans, and spoons almost everywhere. Problem solved.

:laugh::laugh:f**k you:laugh:

yojimbo7248

03-30-2009, 05:26 AM

you had one too? now we can be bass buddies ;) :clap:

Kim Deal in my dreams

JerseyRich

03-30-2009, 05:37 AM

I don't know, from my (very short list of) experience the bass player may seem quiet (and a dullard) but is fucking fantastic in the sack... just an observation...

Thanks for supporting the cause.

topless_mike

03-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks for supporting the cause.

+ 1

Death Metal Moe

03-30-2009, 10:25 AM

Fucking bassists! Get your own shitty thread!

JerseyRich

03-30-2009, 10:37 AM

Fucking bassists! Get your own shitty thread!

Too late.

http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76370&highlight=Bass+guitar

http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78527&highlight=Bass+guitar

topless_mike

03-30-2009, 11:04 AM

Also, even in a bigger store like Guitar Center, where is the drum section? It's always in the back, like the drums are something to hide or aren't important enough to have everyone walk by to notice.

drummers can use the walk. they sit when they play.

torker

03-30-2009, 03:59 PM

The Smashing Pumpkins have issued a statement saying that they are seeking a drummer to replace Jimmy Chamberlin, who left the band last week.

Billy Corgan and company will hold auditions next Friday (April 10) in Los Angeles. They have asked that potential candidates send their background info, photos and performance web links via email to pumpkinsdrummer@gmail.com.