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My Slingerland Blackrome Kit
That looks familiar - I have a 24-13-14-18 Blackrome set (with original 6-1/2x14 COB 10 lug snare drum). Mine are untouched since new, but also unclea...
15 years agoWhat cool vintage hardware actually works well today?
The 60's Gretsch Floating Action you have was made by Camco, and was available with different footboards - Gretsch, Camco, others? This is essentially...
15 years agoLeedy Snare...but which one?
You've got the decoder ring - July 1946 is the correct date. The throw could be a replacement - as suggested a picture is the best way to sort it out;...
15 years agoLudwig 1920s - what model?
Looks like single-ply mahogany but can't tell for sure if its single-ply from that distance. You can tell if you look at it from real close.
15 years agoFibes parts needed.
The legs are different lengths depending on the bass drum size. If you have one complete one it makes it easier to make sure you're getting the right...
15 years agoGretsch Round Badge Marching Snare
It's old and looks original, but there isn't much interest in marching drums since they're for - well - marching. You can try to play in your band wit...
15 years agoLudwig Club Date-- NEED HELP!!
You should check the serial numbers - if they are close they probably came together (if there is no serial number they are early 60's or before). The...
15 years agoGrestch drum set
I know the RB era better, but do know that the 70's-80's Gretsch came with metal BD rims (but don't know when that started and ended). The double tom...
15 years agoPicture taking secrets?
Some of the pics of cymbals here are amazing - the ones by Drumaholic stand out, BosLover also has some great ones (although maybe someone else took t...
15 years ago'69 Downbeats with Supraphonic
As to your question about a Supra to go with the set, my sense is that matching wood snares sometimes (maybe often but not always) add more value than...
15 years ago70s Slingy tom mount bolt needed
Am I doing something wrong? When I look for carriage bolts at that site, the only finishes I see are: Steel, Stainless Steel, Silicon Bronze, Plain,...
15 years ago60's Gretsch finish question?
OK, attached are a couple I saw quickly - Fibes pre-Martin, and Leedy brass (not aluminum). Not the best pictures, but hopefully good enough.
15 years agoGretsch bass drum T-handle tension rods
Yes that certainly looks original Gretsch to me, although the rings are unusual in my experience. I've attached a pic of my 1958 leg mounts and interi...
15 years agoEarly 60s Gretsch Champagne Sparkle Set
1. Hoops look fully original. What you think is wood is actually the wood hoop of the original calfskin heads. These have usually been replaced by now...
15 years agoISO Vintage Ludwig 3 ply 14x14 floor tom~ for a rewrap
Friendly advice - If you're going to re-wrap anyway you might want to consider a clubdate - there are a lot more of those out there and they should be...
15 years ago