I have this disease...

[jonnistix]

Is there no cure.....?Laughing H

[kevins]

I don't think so..........
But I'm good with it so far......

[wayne]

Let me say from experiene...There will come an end to it!Laughing HHelp2:o

[mcjnic]

Hey Kev! Love your deep blue Slingy. Man ... that's a beaut.

Jonni, sadly no. There is no cure. But, you are allowed to enjoy the ride! That's a bit of consolation. Love that WMP, by the by. That wrap is unreal. I typed a PM for that one several times and deleted over and over. I just never could bring myself to cross into the MIJ waters while being overwhelmed with US goods. You did GREAT on that purchase.

[grantro]

The only cure is... acquire more!!!!!

Very nice collection gentlemen.

Cheers

[kevins]

Hey Kev! Love your deep blue Slingy. Man ... that's a beaut.

Jonni, sadly no. There is no cure. But, you are allowed to enjoy the ride! That's a bit of consolation. Love that WMP, by the by. That wrap is unreal. I typed a PM for that one several times and deleted over and over. I just never could bring myself to cross into the MIJ waters while being overwhelmed with US goods. You did GREAT on that purchase.

Thanks Mcjnic !!! They are really deep !!

Hated to let those go, but they landed in a good home with Jonni !!

[mcjnic]

There's a beautiful 13 and a 14 snare here in that finish. The seller has a 14 floor that has a crack in it and a 20 bass that needs work. I passed. Am still considering snagging that 13 and snare. Man, they are beautiful.

[kevins]

There's a beautiful 13 and a 14 snare here in that finish. The seller has a 14 floor that has a crack in it and a 20 bass that needs work. I passed. Am still considering snagging that 13 and snare. Man, they are beautiful.
Where, and what brand ?

[mcjnic]

local store and Slingerland early/mid 60's. PM me if you want anything further on 'em.

[vintage drum bug]

WAYNE: Is that a John Grey set there on the floor? Damn! Theres was a guy selling a set like that (w/ snare) like three years ago on the Bay Area. for $150!!!!! I missed it! oh, drum gods! forgive my ignorance!

[kevins]

I don't know if Wayne has one on his floor, .... but I do.
The snare is in the first pic.... on the left between the RK and the aluminum Slingy snares.

[jegellman]

Speaking of that illness, HERE'S something I'm sure you've NEVER heard before:

"So how many drum kits can you play at one time anyway?????"

<< typically uttered under the breath of one of those HEALTHY people who just don't get it...>>

[kevins]

Speaking of that illness, HERE'S something I'm sure you've NEVER heard before:
"So how many drum kits can you play at one time anyway?????"
<< typically uttered under the breath of one of those HEALTHY people who just don't get it...>>
ALL OF THEM....
I just line 'em up in the back yard, and run back and forth .......
The neighbors love it... I'm thinking of selling tickets....

[mcjnic]

I've had kits that were monsters - could be broken up into several kits. How many kits could I play at once? Four.

[jegellman]

Kevin:

If you sell drinks, I'm all over it... Can I bring video equipment?

J.

[kevins]

Kevin:
If you sell drinks, I'm all over it... Can I bring video equipment?
J.
Heck yeah, but BYOB
We'll do a YouTube !!!..........Cool DudeCool Dude

[vintagemore2000]

Speaking of that illness, HERE'S something I'm sure you've NEVER heard before:

"So how many drum kits can you play at one time anyway?????"

<< typically uttered under the breath of one of those HEALTHY people who just don't get it...>>So THE QUESTION IS NOW BACK IN YOUR COURT HOW MANY???
- Current restoration Project: Geo Way 5 piece
- 60's Oaklawn Walnut Camco kit (12/12/14/20) matching Snare (Camco hardware and black logo 2002s)
- 70's LA Maple Camco kit (12/13/16/22) matching Oaklawn snare (Rogers hardware and Paiste Signatures/Mellow ride)
- 70's Blue Vistalite Ludwig Monster kit (6/8/12/13/14/15/16/18/24) matching snare (all Hercules hardware, all Zidljian shadow logos)
D' Drummer

[jegellman]

Aaaaah, Vmore, I am SOOOOOOO busted:

<with tail between legs>

I'm only a novice drummer, still taking lessons after 5 years.... my sadness over not starting drums until I was 45 is ONLY (but most satisfyingly) assuaged by the fact that I have collected some DAMNED FINE drum kits!

Bottome line: barely one! :mad:

Jeff

[vintagemore2000]

that's usually the first symptom of this disease, You Don't know you have it!!Laughing H

[jegellman]

Oh, Hell, please tell me this is NOT an intervention!!!!

[jonnistix]

Oh, Hell, please tell me this is NOT an intervention!!!!
I already have that experience, so an intervention is not ever gonna happen...I can run. And as long there is money in my paypal account....I can buy ugly drums.
Hmmmm Anybody know where I can get a copy of the "big book" for Drumaholics Anonymous?

[kevins]

I already have that experience, so an intervention is not ever gonna happen...I can run. And as long there is money in my paypal account....I can buy ugly drums.
Hmmmm Anybody know where I can get a copy of the "big book" for Drumaholics Anonymous?

You got the wrong audience for the answer to that question...LOL !!

[jonnistix]

You got the wrong audience for the answer to that question...LOL !!
I'll bet there's more than you than you think....flower
And they're all jones, got the shakes.

[kevins]

I'll bet there's more than you than you think....flower
And they're all jones, got the shakes.
There are plenty of drumaholics around here, but I doubt if any are in a recovery program.....:)

[jonnistix]

There are plenty of drumaholics around here, but I doubt if any are in a recovery program.....:)
Help2 You think maybe we need to do something about that?Laughing H

[jegellman]

...like maybe we should all meet at a local restaurant every night at 7pm ...

... and we could make bumper stickers:

One Beat at a time or

A friend of Gene's (and Buddy, John, Neil, et. al.) or

Flam and let live etc.


"Hi, my name is Jeff...and I'm a Vintage drumaholic...."

[kevins]

...like maybe we should all meet at a local restaurant every night at 7pm ...
... and we could make bumper stickers:
One Beat at a time or
A friend of Gene's (and Buddy, John, Neil, et. al.) or
Flam and let live etc.
"Hi, my name is Jeff...and I'm a Vintage drumaholic...."

What, for appetizers and a Drum Circle for dessert ??........Excited
Count me in !!!

[mcjnic]

I can't seem to get my individual storage drawers labeled correctly. I know I want a section of drawers for Slingerland hardware/screws, a section for Ludwig hardware/screws, and a section for Rogers hardware/screws. So, now I've got my Ludwig washers next to my Slingerland tension screws next to my Rogers lugs next to my Slingerland floor tom leg mounts next to my Ludwig claws! Ahhhhh!!!! I have the really cool label maker and everything. I just can't seem to bring myself to do it. Anyone else suffer from this?

[Gilnar]

What, for appetizers and a Drum Circle for dessert ??........Excited
Count me in !!!

Can I have an apple pie without crust?

;)

[kevins]

I can't seem to get my individual storage drawers labeled correctly. I know I want a section of drawers for Slingerland hardware/screws, a section for Ludwig hardware/screws, and a section for Rogers hardware/screws. So, now I've got my Ludwig washers next to my Slingerland tension screws next to my Rogers lugs next to my Slingerland floor tom leg mounts next to my Ludwig claws! Ahhhhh!!!! I have the really cool label maker and everything. I just can't seem to bring myself to do it. Anyone else suffer from this?
Guilty here..............

[GretschGuy]

Okay guys, we need to start the VDA Group (Vintage Drums Anonymous) ASAP! I'm in deep and need some support. I'm well past the recreational and denial stages of collecting. Make no mistake, I'm not looking to be cured - just some support is all. Good to know I'm not alone.

[jegellman]

Sorry.... I understand that this strain is medically classified as hopeless.

But feel free to keep on fantasizing otherwise!

Jeff

[dluquette]

I think I may be able to comiserate. I started drumming 3 years ago at the age of 42. I have been a musician my whole life and always wanted to drumbut never took the opportunity. But now I have the disease and a bit of disposable income.

At HOME:
10-13-16 jungle kit
8-10-12-15-20 Noble & Cooley CD Maples
13-16-20 gretsch round badge

Snares
Pearl free floaters:
3.5 brass
3.5 maple
14x8 brass

Gretsch
rb wmp, rb bop microsensitive, 125th Anniversary Curly Maple, 125th Anniversary Silver Mist, 14x8 Clear Maple (Modern)

Ludwig
BBB Acrolite, 60's Supraphonic, Modern 14x6.5 Black Beauty

Concert Snares:
Pearl Philharmonic brass and aluminum

Noble & Cooley
SS 3.5x14

At Work:
18 Student drumkits including 7 Acrolites

The disease has thouroughly taken control I think

[fishwaltz]

Alright, okay... I have a calling. I will take it upon myself, with some trepidation mind you. I will be the Grand Wazoo VDA guy. Now, we will have our own type of twelve steps. I'll need help defining those steps, so please chime in (darn! percussion speak) please speak up and give us your input on what the steps should be.

I will need a few High Wazoo's of course. Please post your resume in this thread for consideration.

Accolade status will be bestowed upon all willing vintage percussionists as soon as the tithe items are received and accepted.

VDA Sainthood will be bestowed upon anyone tithing a Gladstone snare (restored if needed)

Lessor venerable positions are available upon request.

Thank you...Toilet

[GoneDrumming]

I SWEAR there is NO cure!! I love every aspect of this "hobby", I love the hunt, the find, the bidding, the restoration, the finished projects...and starting it all again...and yes, I like all of you guys.

1. First Step - You MUST delete your ebay account and your PayPal account. Craigslist and Craiglook must be deleted from your favorites and history. Any and all searching bot programs must be deleted from your computer.

2. Acting like you enjoy antique shopping with your wife. You know the only reason you're going is the hope and prayer that a 20's Black Beauty is sitting there waiting for you take it home for $50.

3. No, you don't need any antique china from that estate sale...see #2.

[kirschdrums]

Is there no cure.....?Laughing H

That's a great disease to have!It's awesome that your keeping these drums alive.They're often overlooked as restoration projects but are much better drums than given credit for.Nice work!

Yo,GoneDrumming.That quote is actually from Roddy Piper in the movie They Live.It's one of the most classic B-scifi movies ever!

[GoneDrumming]

I've heard that a few times on here....I have never seen the movie but I played waaaay too much Duke Nukem. My other favorite duke quote.. "Daaaaamnnn I'm look'n good"

[kirschdrums]

Dude you gotta see it!!! The acting is fairly lousy and so are the effects but in such an awesome way!It's the movie that inspired the artist Shepard Fairey's OBEY art work and was even parodied by South Park.The story is soo good but I don't wanna give anything away.If you dig alien conspiracy,this movie is a must see

[jonnistix]

....oh God...I went to the door this afternoon and there was a box on my stoop...swear, I don't remember ever bidding on the damned thing...it's a 14" Kent tom I apparently won on ebay...and I got it out to find....no wrap, but the drum has been PAINTED! And poorly...so what do I leave for FB, since I won't ever send it back...nowhere in the post did it state "drum has been painted blue"....I thought it was a blue wrap. Now I have a shell that I wanted to strip to bare and match to others for a jungle kit, using it for the floor tom...what to do...?

This is how the disease is affecting me...and a chrome snare on the way as well, I remember it, I got it for the kid...but damn....I need a sponsor....quickly!

[cn679]

John, is the blue Kent 14" tom a floor tom or a marching snare? What's your take on it? Is it a mess? Are there bearing edges? If you would, post a pic or two, or start a thread!

[jegellman]

OK, Gilnar, I give up....

I googled "Sysl krysu nenahradi!" and all found was that if you say it backwards at 33 1/3 rpm it sounds like "I am the walrus"....

What's it mean?

Jeff

[Gilnar]

OK, Gilnar, I give up....

I googled "Sysl krysu nenahradi!" and all found was that if you say it backwards at 33 1/3 rpm it sounds like "I am the walrus"....

What's it mean?

Jeff

It means "Gopher can't replace rat," but it is deliberately written with a typo.

[jonnistix]

John, is the blue Kent 14" tom a floor tom or a marching snare? What's your take on it? Is it a mess? Are there bearing edges? If you would, post a pic or two, or start a thread!
OK, well, here is the poop on the poop. It is a 13, red sparkle under blue paint. 2 ply maple, and no edge, almost flat, so I cannot sat "no edges"...I am thinking about not paying for it, but that really wouldn't be an honset thing to do. I contacted the seller. Post forthcoming. See "ebay section".

[dluquette]

Ok the disease gets worse. I just acquired a really nice 70's oval badge cob dynasonic from a forum member. It is a really cool piece though. It even came with the original rogers vinyl case and owners manual - what else could I do.


Just another tool in the chest I quess and proof positive that there is no cure for the disease.

[dluquette]

OK. I think I need an intervention - add a camco oaklawn 20 12 14 blue sparkle kit to the list of really cool gear. Now I need the snare to match or at least a COB. But the disease may officially be terminal at this point

[wayne]

IF..y,all were smart you,d be picking cool finishes that your designer wife wanna bee decorator,would say..."HEY, these drums match my curtains and they POP!!..Why not stack them up in the livingroom,that would be so..RETRO!!...See where im going??Bowing

[drumhack]

That's a great disease to have!It's awesome that your keeping these drums alive.They're often overlooked as restoration projects but are much better drums than given credit for.Nice work!

Yo,GoneDrumming.That quote is actually from Roddy Piper in the movie They Live.It's one of the most classic B-scifi movies ever!

WooooooooooHooooooooooooo!!! I pointed that out to him the first day I joined this forum!!! Still the longest fight scene I have ever seen in a movie.....

have a wonderful evening

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