![]() ![]() In fact I kept looking to see what chapter I was on so I could get it over with. I know this first book is a setup for more in the series, but there was nothing at all to hook me. Action was almost non-existent as well - except towards the end. What? There is potential danger at any moment and they aren't focused on the mission. Let's just say for the sake of being spoiler-free, there's a point in the book where two of the couples are exploring something and they are musing about feelings for this person or that. ![]() One has a crush on another and the other isn't sure of his or her feelings about a third, yada, yada.And these "conversations" came at ridiculous times. Perhaps what ruined it for me the most was (minor spoiler), where four of the main characters are caught up in a teenage-like love quadrangle. In fact, as of this writing I can't remember a single name of any of the characters. But I found myself not caring at all about any of them. I'm fine with that, and any good series should develop the characters. Instead the author chose to focus more on the characters and their interactions. One minute they are on earth, the next they have an amazing interplanetary ship made with knowledge gained from a mysterious message. Like some of the other reviews, I too thought the tech was much too glossed over. I was looking for a new sci-fi series and the description of potential first contact and finding alien artifacts in deep space is always a subject I enjoy - when written well. I like the head to contact more edge myself it a little fatter and warmer sounding and these shells are lively with the Cordia inner ply and finish.Had potential but love quadrangle ruined it for me The early ones don't sustain quite as much as the later. I'm cutting the shells down so they will be recut anyhow. The early ones with the finished edges are actually my favorite ones but the problem as with many 80's Tama are the edges are not flat!! I have had many a Super and now a Artstar Cordia 12 that wobbles on a flat edge. The later models the later models were cut after finish and were a " standard" ( Camco edge) cut. "The early not determined by block or script Cordia had flat 60° type edges that were finished after cutting. I double checked with the resident Guru and one time Tama employee on the Vintage Tama Forum on this and here is his response. The only way I know the edges might be different is that I had a friend that built a Cordia kit out of orphans and he found out that some of the drums had different bearing edges. I need to meet people like these more often. Super nice guy! He helped me get em home, carry the gear, and even ordered some food. Unlike the Bubinga kits, I will be playing, and using these. They have to move, and didn't have the room, or want to bring it with them, so he basically gave everything to me for far less than I was going to offer. ![]() The son was a huge Peart fan, and looks about right. I'm pretty sure I got his exact accustic drum setup from back in the day. I used to listen to Peart as a kid a bunch. 2 chain drive Camco bass pedals, hard cases for all drums. Total of 11 drums including the 2 bass drums, and snare. I got a bunch of boom stands, 2 hi hat stands, as well as several double tom stands. I'll post a pic of the cymbals badge tomorrow. There's a Zildjan ride I can't ID though. I got a hard case full of Zildjan cymbals, some look like they had never been played. The good news is, it's in very good condition, especially for how old it is. Also few scuffs here and, there on some of the toms, and 1 of the bass drums. So, the bad news, the kit isn't in mint condition, and a lot of the hardware has some pitting. ![]()
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