Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast is a podcast featuring two Atlanta-based working professional drummers, Phil Smith and Jon Chalden. DWG was hugely influential on me in starting Drum Showroom and I was thrilled they said yes to appearing on the show so I could say thanks… and geek out with them about gear!Show notes:•Jon Chalden and Phil Smith backgrounds•What I think makes DWG great•Being authentic•Jon’s top drummer influences: Jeff Porcaro, Al Jackson, Jr., and Steve •Gadd•Phil’s top drummer influences: Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, and Vinnie Colaiuta•We all pull out our Gretsch Drums Fan Club cards and nerd out•Jon’s favorite snare: a 60s Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Ludwig•Phil’s favorite snare: a 60s Ludwig 3x13 Bebop•Brass hoops and die cast hoops•Hoop height, material, and feel•Anti-detuning solutions: Lug Locks, Rhythm Tech Index Tension, Tight Screw, Bolt Tight, those Tama (?) counter-locking nuts•Pro drummer hacks!•Floor tom sustain management ideas•Spare drumheads on demand•New Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast shows every Monday on Apple/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud and more•More at facebook.com/drummersweeklygroovecast and twitter.com/dwgroovecastInterested in checking out some of the gear we talked about in this episode?• Lug Locks http://amzn.to/2AwDndX• Rhythm Tech Index Tensioners -Short: http://amzn.to/2hqo8yG-Long http://amzn.to/2hpJlZl• Tight Screw-2-pack http://amzn.to/2yqnSTw-4-pack http://amzn.to/2zvL1HD• Canopus Bolt Tight http://amzn.to/2zvL1HD• Counter Locking Nuts https://tinyurl.com/tensionrodlocknut• Pearl Floor Tom Suspension Feet http://amzn.to/2zvGy7H• Ludwig COB 5x14 (modern version) http://amzn.to/2hpDNym• Brass hoops https://tinyurl.com/cobhoops