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Title: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 29, 2007, 02:51:55 PM
...here yall go.  (Gretsch Drums) ;)

http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/pauljohn.html
Title: Re: Paul "Phinnky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 29, 2007, 03:17:01 PM
Great find J.  I love this guy! (no homo)

I have been a fan of his since I saw Alecia Keys in 2002.  He killed the gig.  I appreciate him because of his musicality and respect for the music.  He is deffinitely in my top 5. 

Those Gretsch sound and look amazing. 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: j_kay on October 29, 2007, 04:54:33 PM
Yeah, you beat me to it. He made me post that snare into my "ahvie (avatar)". 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: soul_drummer on October 29, 2007, 05:13:05 PM
Yeah I love how this guys plays....(no homo)...One of my top favorites....
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: j_kay on October 29, 2007, 06:02:46 PM
Why does 'no homo' have to follow compliments?  Are we in an age where someone has to be considered as 'suspect' whenever someone gives a compliment to a guy from a guy? 

If you love his playing or just love the guy, just man up and say it.  No one will think that you're 'suspect' because you said so. 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 29, 2007, 06:10:05 PM
I do it jokingly because there are a lot of cats on the board that can not give a compliment without saying it.  I can surely give a compliment and not say no homo. 

I guess I shoulda used a smiley huh?  :-\
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: j_kay on October 29, 2007, 06:17:44 PM
Nah, man - it's all good.  I was just wondering (why), that's all.

His Zildjians sound good, too. 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: soul_drummer on October 29, 2007, 06:29:51 PM
Why does 'no homo' have to follow compliments?  Are we in an age where someone has to be considered as 'suspect' whenever someone gives a compliment to a guy from a guy? 

If you love his playing or just love the guy, just man up and say it.  No one will think that you're 'suspect' because you said so. 

lol...I just do it because I started to see people saying that for everything....so I thought that's how these people think...but I can definitely say a compliment without saying no homo...GB
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: j_kay on October 29, 2007, 07:04:18 PM
Uhh, ok. 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: MENDOZA on October 30, 2007, 01:15:27 PM
GRETSCH NEW CLASSICS BABY!!!! MAN, I can't believe alot of cats are sleeping on these kits!!!!  Man, if it's good enough for Vinnie......LOL!!! Dude, the kit is out of control it not only looks great, but it sounds amazing! Paul John, said some really nice things man in the interview.   I hope people have really checked it out and got past the whole "no h**o"  Statement!!!  Geez LOL!! Take care and God Bless.

Carlito

www.myspace.com/juancarlosmendoza
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 01:22:33 PM
Those New Classics are bangin.  There are three kits that I have narrowed my search down to:  The Gretsch New Classics, Sonor Delites, and the Tama Birch/Binga. 

Like you said, JC....  If they're good enough for Vinnie, they are good enough for me!
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 01:34:10 PM
...juse, for your shows.....Gretsh Classics.  Nothing better.  The people and band will love it.  Trust me.  TAMA's Birch/bubinga is not all that.  You either have a Birch or a Bubinga. MHO
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 02:24:42 PM
...juse, for your shows.....Gretsh Classics.  Nothing better.  The people and band will love it.  Trust me.  TAMA's Birch/bubinga is not all that.  You either have a Birch or a Bubinga. MHO

I am digging the New Classics.  The Birch/Bingas are kinda cool.  But the Delites are really cool too.  I'm still shopping.  I'm not looking to buy a kit tomorrow....  Just doing some comparison shopping...

Of course the DW's are on the list too....
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 02:34:52 PM
I am digging the New Classics.  The Birch/Bingas are kinda cool.  But the Delites are really cool too.  I'm still shopping.  I'm not looking to buy a kit tomorrow....  Just doing some comparison shopping...

Of course the DW's are on the list too....

...yeah but thinking about the shows....the Classics hands down.  But hey, the DW's are.....well..........DW. LOL

...There's absolutely nothing wrong with Sonor either.  Isn't the Delite what Chris plays?
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 02:45:35 PM
...yeah but thinking about the shows....the Classics hands down.  But hey, the DW's are.....well..........DW. LOL

...There's absolutely nothing wrong with Sonor either.  Isn't the Delite what Chris plays?

Chris Coleman plays either the Delites or the S Class.  Both of them are hot. 

I want versatile drums for all situations.  The Classics are hot.  They are ranking really high on the list to be honest.  I just wonder if I can get them in the sizes I want.  I already see that getting the Delites in the sizes I want will be an issue.  That just might be what makes the decision for me. 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 02:47:34 PM
Chris Coleman plays either the Delites or the S Class.  Both of them are hot. 

I want versatile drums for all situations.  The Classics are hot.  They are ranking really high on the list to be honest.  I just wonder if I can get them in the sizes I want.  I already see that getting the Delites in the sizes I want will be an issue.  That just might be what makes the decision for me. 

...what are the sizes? 
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 02:52:43 PM
All I really care about are 10x7 and 12x8 racktoms and floor toms with legs.  Everything else is whatever.
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 03:07:12 PM
All I really care about are 10x7 and 12x8 racktoms and floor toms with legs.  Everything else is whatever.


...DW Wins.  Dude, 8x10 and 8x12 is where it's at.  Those are real versatile.  The 8x10 can be tuned high or low.  Now the 8x12 is the way to go for 12" toms. 

...here are the Classics sizes.

http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=series&sub=sizes&sid=537&mid=2066
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 04:09:45 PM
Thanks J.  The Gretsch website is saved as one of my favs...  As is Sonor and DW.  Thanks for going the extra mile tho, bro.
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 04:51:42 PM
Thanks J.  The Gretsch website is saved as one of my favs...  As is Sonor and DW.  Thanks for going the extra mile tho, bro.

...no prob.  Any one of those kits are going to sound great.  They're high end. LOL
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 30, 2007, 08:26:38 PM
...by the way juSe....

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


(http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=264523&stc=1)
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: fretai03 on October 30, 2007, 08:34:20 PM
...by the way juSe....

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Lol! ;D
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 10:05:19 PM
...by the way juSe....

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Mighty fine, Fred.  Mighty fine.
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: j_kay on October 30, 2007, 10:30:09 PM
That's the same NAMM kit that Christopher Coleman played on (cited reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc12fedvCtI).
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: juSe on October 30, 2007, 10:37:58 PM
That's the same NAMM kit that Christopher Coleman played on (cited reference: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc12fedvCtI[/url]).


This is also true.  I remember picking my lip up off the floor from watching Chris blaze this one.
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: fretai03 on October 31, 2007, 06:00:43 AM
That's the same NAMM kit that Christopher Coleman played on (cited reference: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc12fedvCtI[/url]).


:o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: JFunky on October 31, 2007, 12:36:18 PM
That's the same NAMM kit that Christopher Coleman played on (cited reference: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc12fedvCtI[/url]).


...okay, that was sick. :o 


...by the way, did anybody listen to the interview???  Did yall hear Phinkky say that he drove a ways to see his God Brother and others play?  Did yall hear this dude say that he learn to play with tracks/loops from Gerald Heyward?  Did yall hear him say that he fractured his RIGHT ankle and he still has a blazin' Right foot?? Or was it just me ?/?

...Phinkky is a real humble cat. 

Title: Re: Paul "Phinkky" John Jr.
Post by: MENDOZA on October 31, 2007, 01:11:09 PM
J!!!  Why are you trying to start something with the Gerald comment LOL!!! Just playing man, Gerald is a beast man and I'm glad that he gave him props.  However, that interview had mad knowledge....Very humble cat and blessed.

Carlito