{"id":13322,"date":"2024-03-20T12:10:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/?p=13322"},"modified":"2024-03-22T09:27:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T09:27:57","slug":"mysic-drums-carters-new-yellow-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/?p=13322","title":{"rendered":"MUSiC\/DRUMS: Carter\u2019s New Yellow Ludwig Kit!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_h4SNPhM7M?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"184\" height=\"30\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/stars_11_six-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Woah!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he himself says, during the talking segment (at the end), we\u2019re used to seeing Carter McLean on smaller kits. This new yellow one is, by contrast, a real monster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s an absolutely <em>phenomenal<\/em> drummer. With chops to burn, but he always plays with exquisite touch and feel. So very, <em>very<\/em> musical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can really see and hear how much these awesome new instruments are inspiring him. The kit looks and sounds utterly amazing. And he\u2019s clearly having an absolute ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the talking section at the end of the video, he explains everything about the kit: the sizes, the finish (a tribute to Tony Williams and Elvin Jones kits of the \u201870s), the build (three ply: maple, poplar mahogany).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"911\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_9119-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13328\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_9119-1.jpg 750w, http:\/\/www.sebpalmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_9119-1-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stunning. Love the display head!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two kick drums, a 20\u201d and a 24\u201d. I can\u2019t see the display head in the bigger kick. But the 20\u201d has a very groovy Yellow Submarine printed graphic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos like this are, simultaneously, super inspiring, and rather off-putting. The former because they show the pure joy of musical expression. The latter, because the standard is so high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, what a kit! And what a drummer! Thanks for sharing the love and the skill with us all, Carter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woah!!! As he himself says, during the talking segment (at the end), we\u2019re used to seeing Carter McLean on smaller kits. This new yellow one is, by contrast, a real monster! He\u2019s an absolutely phenomenal drummer. With chops to burn, but he always plays with exquisite touch and feel. So very, very musical. 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