Big or small kit...doesn't matter...it's all about the drummer. Neil Peart uses a giant kit and he's good. Kenny Aronoff generally uses a small kit and he's good. Just depends on the drummer.

On a side note:

I have to say I really doubt that anyone can truly get a double bass flam effect from a single pedal...no matter which technique you use...it may sound cool or close, but it's not the same. Or the machine gun effect used in thrash metal can't really be done with a single pedal no matter how fast you are. At least that's what I've observed.

Gunstreet

[This message has been edited by Gunstreet (edited 06-13-2003).]