They're at 55% of the goal, with 759 pledges. If everyone pledged the minimum (I think I pledged $100) that would mean the goal is around $20,000. I'm sure people pledged more than the minimum, so I would guess the goal is between $35,000 and $50,000. With one week left, it could be tough.

11 days left and only 34% raised so far. Disappointing. How much are they trying to raise? Does it say anywhere?

Kurtis wrote:Does sting say "vinnie stop doing that" at the very end?

I think he said "Vinnie's stalker".

You guys seen this? http://jammit.com/

Marc Atkinson is involved with doing transcriptions for them. Here's his take on a Zappa tune:

Saying one drum sounds drier than another is very subjective. I think Gretsch drums actually have a rounder tone with a bit more sustain than Ludwig, which have a kind of "thonk" or "bark" to them. Vinnie really does love the Ludwig sound. As for your dislike of his recorded bass...

That's right, no more DW pedals. He's using Ludwig's hardware and pedals.

Towards the end of his time with Gretsch, for example albums like Oz Noy's twisted Blues and Jeff Lorber's Now is the time, he basically tuned his kick drum so low that it had no definition. I believe that was one of his main reasons for switching to Ludwig was his changed preferences in tuning. Hi...

Very nice! Okay, now you've inspired me. I'm going to do a polka version of Slink!!! Complete with Tuba!!

That's very cool Rodge. Did you do the arrangement?

And they mess up your technique! :evil: They really can. I admire Roland for their advancements with electronic drums, but like we've said before, they sound and work best when doing anything BUT trying to mimic/duplicate real drums. They are their own instrument. If someone digs it, and wants to d...