:: My Divided Soul ::

Around a decade ago, I was introduced to Orange County Drum and Percussion via the playing of my favorite drummer, Chad Sexton of 311. In particular, I was drawn in by the snare drums. OCDP makes these vented snare drums, generally around 20-ply maple with 4 2″ holes, meaning they are extremely loud.

I vowed those many years ago that someday I would finish my bachelor’s degree, I would finish my PhD, I would get a good job, and then, finally, I would buy that drumset I wanted. So last April, I placed an order for the new drumset, knowing it was going to take a long time to get. Let’s just review the time line for getting this drumset:

1. April 4: Initial payment for drumset is cashed
2. July: Have not yet receieved paint samples for drumset. Turns out they were lost in the mail.
3. August: Receive paint samples and choose one.
4. September: Still no drumset.
5. October: Still no drumset.
6. November: Still no drumset.
7. December: Still no drumset.
8. January: Still no drumset.
9. February 13: Drumset finally makes it to the east coast.
10. February 17: I pick up the drumset only to find out they forgot to make the 13″ drum.
11. April 12: Missing drum finally arrives!

So after one year, one week, and one day, I get my entire dream drum kit. It has been an absolute blast to play. For starters, here is a schematic of the new kit:

You can also look at several pictures of my new toy. If you hear some loud banging in the evenings, you know it’s just me!