NEW: Thomas Lang | DW Drums Interview

[@welkerroad]

This tech talk is above my pay grade but super cool nonetheless! So much goes into creating the right sound. These guys know what’s up!

[@therealjonsmith1]

Can you believe this vid was totally unscripted and just how we talk in real life haha! Two geeks..just geeking! We def plan to add in how the drums sounds and playing of course! Anything you’d like to see?! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@darrenbednarz8286]

Beautiful drum kit

[@therealjonsmith1]

She’s a looker for sure! Appreciate you watching Darren!

[@oldludwig]

Very interesting information regarding drumheads and bearing edges. Great interview, thanks!

[@therealjonsmith1]

Always something new to learn with all this stuff haha! But yeah, it all adds up to a certain sound. What was your biggest take away with this part of the vid? Thanks for watching btw 🙌

[@oldludwig]

@@therealjonsmith1 The most interesting thing for me was the fact that DW heads are sturdier than normal Remo heads, with a reinforcing metal strip around their hoop. Plus Thomas' explanation of the interplay of the heads against the shell and the importance of bearing edges and their function.

[@creativenativeproductions]

Love the detailed info

[@therealjonsmith1]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! More TL vids otw. Hope you’re enjoying the holidays btw!

[@creativenativeproductions]

Thanks! You too

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

"....this is 'only' 13 drums of, like, 50..." 🤯🤯🤯🤣 I want to see the mega setup of this kit. Thomas is always an interesting guest.

[@therealjonsmith1]

Thanks for watching!! Yeah, I was like..”how many drums???” 😆 We are def planning to do more vids on the rest of his setup, as well as sound samples and playing!

[@derkopfnicker]

I really enjoyed your video. Feels like chatting between two buddies.

[@stanfordkoch1271]

Met Thomas once at a clinic, very cool guy to hang out with

[@therealjonsmith1]

Been around Thomas for years and he’s always been cool with everyone. Very approachable. I mean..the goofing off is how it is in real life!

[@ShaunceyFabulously]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! Just a quick off-topic question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

Wow, as a DW Collector kit 8 pc owner, I always find something else to add to my collection. Yes, pricey, but you oay for California laws, taxes and political B.S. that run up the cost. Plus the workmanship is awesome, thank John Goode and Don LOMBARDI for making my kit, see avatar. Plus Thomas rocks.😊

[@therealjonsmith1]

Yes! Def hear that haha. DW makes top stuff for sure. A lot of companies are making great drums these days of course. I’m a fan. John and Don are pioneers and love all this geeky stuff too. Oh yeah, Thomas is a gem of a guy, and very approachable. Thanks so much for being here and for your comments..and your service..it’s very appreciated! 🙌

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

@therealjonsmith1 thanks for replying, Semper fi

[@darrenbednarz8286]

Play a lot of drums DW was definitely the best

[@therealjonsmith1]

DW is one of the very best in the game!! I mean, yeah, almost everyone makes great stuff these days. Curious why DW?

[@HenkJanDrums]

Like to hear the kit!

[@therealjonsmith1]

Sound examples are otw!!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@FermentationStation-xc6iv]

You should set up a monster kit and do a video solo - maybe consider some triggers

[@therealjonsmith1]

That’s a great idea! I’m working on getting some more videos up soon, including a solo!

[@willadkins7328]

I love dw drums.. but theyre not affordable for the working man. I do love their hardware and snares. I can afford those every few years 😅

[@therealjonsmith1]

Yeah, they can be pricey for sure, but their hardware is super solid!

[@devilsden2283]

Gorgeous kit...but I play Yamaha..

[@therealjonsmith1]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, Thomas’ DW Drums are sick! Yamaha also makes some of the best stuff too 🤘🤓 What Yamaha kit do you play btw?

[@devilsden2283]

@therealjonsmith1 I played and still have my '88 recording custom series kit but at age 69 and the dream behind me I currently play to tracks on a Yamaha DTX 10 kit...as much as I hated Simmons & Korg pads back in the day I must admit these ekits of today are excellent and fun to play!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Why no sample drumming...too much talking!

[@mattnormandrums]

There’s miles of footage of Thomas playing for you to watch. Enjoy this conversation and learn from more than just playing.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

@@mattnormandrums ---Nah, he should have sampled those drums after speaking in so much detail....it's what makes a good interview and experience.

[@mattnormandrums]

@@Joesfosterdogs again, Thomas almost always plays DW Collector’s Series Maple drums. There’s tons of footage with those shells available, both iPhone audio and professionally mixed.

[@therealjonsmith1]

Hey Bradley! Thanks for watching! This is my first video with Thomas and it’s interview style, unlike almost everything on the internet haha. For sure we plan to have him play and show the recording process, and sounds, etc! I had to start somewhere and working to do this kind of thing a little different than all the other circus drumming channels. Hope that doesn’t sound assholian 🤘😆 I’m on it brotha!! Thank you again for being here. More otw!! Btw, who and what would you like to see?

[@therealjonsmith1]

Otw!

[@SoundMusicCo]

How can DW afford to be giving this guy over $50,000 worth of drums every couple of years. He's gotta be covering the cost price at least?

[@rnl9520]

Is it me or is that a sloppy burst job on that kick on the right (left foot kick)

[@my101snaredrums]

Nice catch…I would have to agree. Even the RH bass drum has it.

[@therealjonsmith1]

It was me…too at first haha! And, btw..I don’t work for Thomas or DW. They can defend themselves if needbe. Burst finishes are old school type finishes that are just that..vintage burst finishes. They aren’t meant to be perfect modern fades. That means DW nailed it! Also, in editing, I noticed shadows and reflections from the hardware, which can also distort our perception. Was there anything you liked about the video?

[@bradley5973]

Dw is over hyped and expensive because Dw gives all there expensive drums to people like thomas lang and need to make that money back 😂dw collectors are a over priced PDP🤣

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

Read my post. I'm a nobody and they made my kit during covid and went thru alot to get this kit to me.

[@bradley5973]

@ where?

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

@bradley5973 @MarinedrummerSGT

[@bradley5973]

@@MarinedrummerSGT thats because you paid big $$$

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

@bradley5973 what kit do you have,? I guess I won't change your mind, no it's not cheap, you get what you pay for. It was my first kit I wanted the best. My next will be Yamaha PHX

[@robertcenin5679]

glamour drummer......................all show and money............................