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There Comes a Time
I'm sorry to hear of the tough time you're going through and very sorry for your loss of your. I went through a similar situation in February 2021 wi...
3 years agoPacific Drums by DW
If you can find the CX series and Platinum Series, both were made in Mexico just across the border from California. Good quality drums. The CX (and FX...
3 years agoLet's see your drum room!!
Fantastic thread! I'm almost done with the build out on my room and will post photos soon. I should have it painted and trimmed out by Thursday of t...
5 years agoMexican Made PDP Drums
I wouldn't mind finding either a CX Series or Platinum Series. Both are great sets from what I've seen and heard. I believe the Platinum Series are...
5 years agoFavourite era for Ludwig shells
For me, I'm a huge fan of the mid/late 50s, WFL sets with the bare mahogany interiors; 3 ply shells. To me, they just have that warm vintage sound. M...
6 years agoWhich Trade Would You Take
I own a Renown RN2 set in the same sizes, which is the newest edition of that line. They are very well made drums. I believe the difference between m...
6 years agoLudwig Standard Student Kit
Could be as early as about 1968 with that badge. Given the style of that snare "suitcase," I would think of it being late 60's or maybe 1970. As fo...
6 years agoFibes Drums
TommyP, thanks for that bit of history lesson you provided. I had no idea that Fibes weren't the first acrylic set! I also want to research and liste...
6 years agoSlingerland tuning help
There are several schools of thought when deciding how to tune your drums. The great thing about this question is even though it has been discussed e...
6 years agoFibes Drums
Should be the same sound out of those as a Vistalite kit. Great for playing loud blues and rock stuff, but not so much if your into the jazz IMO. I...
6 years agoSuperficial Drum Pet Peeves
From ssoccer...
6 years agoDecisions Decisions
Totality of the circumstances... I'd go with the modern Classic Maple kit out of all of those. I don't usually say that, but with the issues present...
6 years agoTko "pro" percussion
That one almost looks like they were trying to go for the DW look. I also noticed the 10 lugs a side bass drum, which for TKO they usually had 8 lugs...
6 years agoLudwig 1920s Mahogany Super
I would think that price is a little high, for as many issues that it has.. parts missing, painted inside, and being re-wrapped like it is. I wouldn...
6 years agoRogers Red Onyx Drums Complete
If you plan to keep these, I'd say a re-wrap is a good idea.. a solid investment. I know that you sell and trade often, so if you are planning to do...
6 years ago