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Help with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
Hi, all - I am listing these Slingerland Champagne Sparkle drums on Ebay tonight if anyone is interested. I have lots of other gear up now and will co...
4 years agoGretsch "Drop G"
Thanks, all – I really appreciate the insights. I typically play one up and two down, with either a 10 or a 12 up and 14/16 down. Maybe I can find a 1...
5 years agoGretsch "Drop G"
You've been really helpful, jda. Thank you.
5 years agoGretsch "Drop G"
I bought it when it came out and still have it! I was a huge Return to Forever fan, which led me to that album. Tony's drums sounded massive...
5 years agoGretsch "Drop G"
Thanks, I appreciate the comments. Not sure what you mean by "fact mufflers." Here are a few additional photos. Also surprised to see four tubular leg...
5 years agoGretsch "Drop G"
Hi, all - last night, I purchased a set of Gretsch "Drop G" drums for a few hundred bucks, sight unseen. When I picked them up, I was surprised by how...
5 years ago$100 Ludwig Mish-Mash
Hi, all - I picked up a collection of Ludwig odds and ends sight unseen for $100 the other day. A partial Acrolite snare, a 22-inch bass drum, 8x12 an...
5 years agoHelp with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
Thanks again. I may have to pick up a matching snare - and if I could find a 14-inch floor tom to add, I would be thrilled. Tom
7 years agoHelp with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
Thanks, guys - very helpful! All serial numbers are in the 181,900 - 182,000 range. Tom
7 years agoHelp with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
P.S. - the drums came with vintage vinyl bags and seem to have been stored in them for many years. The wrap is in really nice condition. Do you see an...
7 years agoHelp with Slingerland Champagne Sparkle
Hi, all - I picked up a nice three-piece Slingerland Champagne Sparkle kit yesterday. 20/13/16. Lots of goodies came with the purchase - I plan to sel...
7 years agoSlingerland Champagne Sparkle Artist Snare
It's been a while, but is your snare still available? Just picked up a beautiful Slingerland Champagne Sparkle kit!
7 years agoLudwig Standard Snare Lug
I have one that I bought to replace my broken *plastic* snare lug (see thred below). The hole pattern is different and won't fit my drum. I am happy t...
7 years agoLudwig Paper Labels from 1971/72 Time Frame - Date Codes?
Rick - I just emailed you with my recent find: an Acrolite with 4272 on the paper label. Tom
7 years agoSeeking plastic lug for Ludwig Standard snare
Thanks for the dating clarification, Mike.
7 years ago