My new addiction... Sort of

I have two new addictions... one is new, one is seasonal.

I Love Bosphorous Cymbals. They are amazing, they are freaking awesome, they are... way out of my budget. They are 3 to 4 times more expensive than 2 other brands I am looking at, Zildjian and Dream. They are a worthy cymbal and goal to strive for.

And the second? Yes, my mid section is showing it and not helped by my seasonal addiction to STARBUCKS. Ohhhhhh, the Peppermint Mocha Twist... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Here's happy hunting and drinking.

New Drum Kit Shopping...

It's been years since I have thought about a new kit, exactly 13 years, give or take a month or so. For the past 8 years I have had access to drum kits through other venues, friends, etc. But now, I am in the midst of needing a kit for giging and going back to school. My gig playing is ever increasing and so is the need to get a kit.

It's an exciting prospect because this will probably be the first kit I have ever truly paid for myself. Now I put money into kits that my dad bought for me as a teenager but i have never purchased my own kit out right. I have the chance to truly design a kit for me and that has me buzzing.

There are other things though to ponder and plan for such as bills and things but a kit is within reach. So, I have been shopping.

I am leaning towards a Gretsch Catalina Jazz Combo, Catalina Ash, Catalina Maple or a Yamaha Gig and Go. I also have an offer from a friend for an Oak custom by Yamaha. Pretty exciting stuff.

Then there is hardware, most likely Gibraltar or Pacific (DW) Hardware and then Cymbals. I like the ability to customize your sound with Zildjian, but I am interested in a couple other cymbal companies that are out there. One is Dream, the others are Bosphorous and Istanbul. I really like the feel of Dream but I am really digging the sound of Bosphorous. As always, affordability will trump everything, but i can dream and plan for the future.

So, pray for me.

Keep the beat...