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drummer2012

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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 ago
60'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 ago
60'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 ago
Vintage 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 ago
vintage Avedis 14" cymbals

From zenstat...

7 years ago
vintage 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 ago
What'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 ago
What'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 ago
Ludwig 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 ago
when is a piccolo not a piccolo?

Nice pics guys. Thanks for sharing. That Buddy Rich is a thing of beauty for sure!

7 years ago
when 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 ago
when 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 ago
60'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 ago
Supra 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 ago
Supra 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