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what snare to match a premier signia kit?
I've got a Premier Signia kit with the 5.5 x 14 maple Signia snare which is a monster snare. At first the snap and sound out of it was overwhelming,...
6 years ago60's Ludwig bpd downbeat snare on the way
Thanks folks, I did mean to say bdp as in black diamond pearl in the subject line, and chances are I'll repair rather than rewrap. Depending on how...
6 years ago60's Ludwig bpd downbeat snare on the way
Always wanted a db snare for my 67 bop downbeat kit. Had to settle for the bdp. Only issue I know of is wrap lift at the seam. Told drum is all ori...
6 years agoVintage Cymbal Looks Like Zildjian but No Stamp????
Hey Drum Bob, Must have been a plague of those unmarked Zildjians at one time here in NJ as I've got one too that I picked up from a craiglister in S...
7 years agovintage Avedis 14" cymbals
From zenstat...
7 years agovintage Avedis 14" cymbals
Not meaning to hijack this discussion, but certainly some Zildjian knowledge here. Just received a late 60's or early 70's 16" ebay purchase. Stamp...
7 years agoWhat's So Bad About Fade, Rust and Separation
Sorry if I offended your sensibilities JR, but if you read my post, it was just an editorial comment to further illustrate the respect that we all hav...
7 years agoWhat's So Bad About Fade, Rust and Separation
Certainly is a "to each his own" preference. If you've had a kit whose wear and tear is a product of your own years of gigging with it - that's histo...
7 years agoLudwig Porto Throne Seats
Pro's and con's. I think if I was playing out in a small space it'd come in handy. I agree the angled stand is awkward, and I still need replacement...
7 years agowhen is a piccolo not a piccolo?
Nice pics guys. Thanks for sharing. That Buddy Rich is a thing of beauty for sure!
7 years agowhen is a piccolo not a piccolo?
Thanks for the quick answer! Now I can shelve that idea, and shucks I should have known that. I had tried to research it, but my focus was on findin...
7 years agowhen is a piccolo not a piccolo?
Been seeing a few late 50's, early 60's Ludwig snares described as 3 x 13 piccolo snare drums for sale on ebay. They've got the sideways lugs like th...
7 years ago60's ludwig cos triple flange hoop
Just picked up a '66 9 x 13 bop tom for my '67 downbeat kit - wanted the double nounted toms. the new drum seems mostly original, a little greener th...
8 years agoSupra Differences?
Right you are! I haven't uncovered the 67 snares to test yet, but the 67 downbeat toms - all cos, as is the classic maple bop snare I added to the ki...
8 years agoSupra Differences?
Wow, I never knew! Thanks for sharing - I've got to go take a magnet to my 67 supra's and acro! Safe to assume that also applies to the hoops on my...
8 years ago