OK, I am a drummer who now drives a MINI. The big question was - will it fit?

Oscar surpasses awsome: I am averaging ~38 mpg, and I can fit my drum set in it - hardware and all!

6 cymbals
1 high hat
1 snare
1 bass drum
2 mounted toms
two floor toms

Here are a few photos of the test fit: (since it was a test, I did not place drums in soft cases and used my hard shell bass drum case instead of the bass drum, and the hardware bag was empty, but is essentially the same size when full)

Looking forward to my next gig!!

More pictures in my Gallery.

 

That's awesome! I'm sold.

 

Nicely done!

CROC 411

 

Neal Pert would be concerned.
Carter Beauford says you need another MINI.

 

Uhh, Ed, you're a brave guy !

You didn't check this out BEFORE you bought your MINI? Did that O2Blue just sweep you off your feet (and mind) and you found yourself plunking down your cash without thinking of how you were going to replenish it ?

No matter--looks like it worked out great and MINI has yet another success story for the myriad of MINIacs out there! Good on ya!

 

The mini is sort of like the Weasleys' tent from the Quidditch World Cup. Big on the inside, small on the outside. (For Harry Potter fans)

 

Your poor drums, all naked like that. Where are the cases, man???

 

More importantly, you left the congas at home.

 

Hope you had room for more cowbell....(sorry, I know it's played out, but I couldn't resist.)

 

 

I'm a bass player...

and I made sure that my Ampeg bass would fit before I ordered my R53...


Now I have a R55.. so no worries at all..


looks good.....

 

I had trouble transporting my bass amp because there was too much room and it slid around a little. Just got brand new electric drums so i will have no trouble transporting those.

 

I had trouble transporting my bass amp because there was too much room and it slid around a little. Just got brand new electric drums so i will have no trouble transporting those. D-Unit

You went from bass to electric drums? Or did you always play both? Are you in a group?

These roomy on the inside MINIs pack a lot more than most people think. I helped my daughter move out of her apartment last year when she graduated college and had no choice but to stuff the boot and rear with TV, shoes and more shoes, clothes, books, kitchenware, small throw rug, etc.

As an aside, what? No mention of "so, where did you put the drumsticks?" to EDN?

CROC 411

 

My Lexus trunk won't fit my 2x10 bass amp. I've been looking for a hatchback for that very reason.

 

My wife has a Subaru Forester, so I had a back up plan

This is one amazing automobile, by gosh!

Motor on!

 

Ha! They have roadies too!!!

My Fav is Dave Weckl

 

Hey thanks for your concern, I hear you!

Never transport your drums w/o cases.

Since this was a stationary test, I did not put the drums in thier cozy padded soft cases, and I was VERY careful placing the drums for both the drums sake and Oscars!

I also left the bass drum out of the hard case since I wasn't going anware.

In addition, the hardware case was (thankfully empty - all that chrome adds up!) But for sixe and fit purposes, there was plenty of support and room for the innards when added.

One more - cymbal case is round and only about 5 inches thick. Fits nicely on top of bass drum case. On a quick stop - heads up as it were.

 

[/quote]As an aside, what? No mention of "so, where did you put the drumsticks?" to EDN? [/quote]

In the old bag!

 

I started on bass, then picked up drums as well. I decide to get electric drums for my new set for various reasons. Mainly as a great practice tool and the ability to play at all hours of the night without anyone getting POd. I will go for another acoustic set probably in a few years.

As for being in a group...not exactly. We have the people but we never actually formed a band. A friend and I are starting to record though.

 

Way cool, D-Unit and best of luck with the recording.

CROC 411

 

Yea - I have been really happy with what the MINI will hold. I've got an Ampeg 2x12" cabinet, gig-bag, 3-space rack bag, and bass in a soft case - they fit right in with plenty of room to spare. Actually, I could carry a second cabinet, if needed.

I did buy one of those fitted "mats" to protect the back of the seats when they're folded down. I imagine that carpeting would take a beating without it.

Peace !
Spearsy

 

I swear, Beauford looks like he is playing a two man trap set. He's got more drums than you can shake a stick at.

Neal Pert is a legend.

Both have more equipment on stage than will fit in a Clubman or two.

Steve Smith is one of my faves. Love them double bass bangers!