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My Nemisis.....recording with a "click"
I've been fortunate in never having had to do so, which isn't to say that my time is excellent. But I realize that it's pretty much a requirement for...
11 years agoAny recommendations?
I use a set of 14" A Zildjian New Beats that I've had since I started playing in 1977. Not all Zildjians are created equal, but this is a magic pair....
11 years agoDo you think this guy got his money's worth?
I just hope whoever nabbed it using it ... and by that I mean musically, not financially.
11 years agoMy First Drum Set-Are there pics of yours?
Photo from 1989 in Columbus, Ohio. My first kit was a 1977 Slingerland 13-14-15-16 concert tom set with an 18" FT and 24" BD. Columbus Percussion modi...
11 years agoVintage 22" K heavy ride (care)
I'd leave it alone. To my way of thinking, cleaning a K kind of negates the whole point of having a K. Let it get darker and improve with age. Let us...
11 years agoMitch Mitchell Set up
The real thing is currently on display at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. I'm not sure for how much longer, but it's part of an exhibition th...
11 years agoAnyone using K's?
$500 for the three cymbals is a good deal. I hope it's local so you can try them out. If you haven't done so already, you should give those '50s and '...
11 years agoNew vintage Ludwigs, pics soon!
I'm happy for your luscious find, but it makes me sad that those drums were not enjoyed for so long. Please remedy that situation and post video.
11 years agoAnother Vintage Acquisition - What's Wrong With Me?!!
I've taken that train from Santa Barbara to the Bay Area. It's a relaxing way to travel—if you're not in a hurry. Keep in mind that the Coast Starlig...
11 years agoAnother Vintage Acquisition - What's Wrong With Me?!!
Congratulations. I tried to get my sister to buy these because purple is her favorite color, but it was too rich for someone who doesn't play that of...
11 years agoSlingerland Phantoms - Indianapolis, IN
Last year about this time, a full set of Phantoms that was absolutely pristine went for about $1,450 plus $100 shipping. I bought a shell pack without...
11 years agoWhat`s the best temp/location to store vintage drums to avoid wrap splits
From fishwaltz...
11 years agoHistory for Hire
Interesting piece (and short video) in today's Los Angeles Times about a Hollywood prop house that supplies vintage gear for movies. http://www.latim...
11 years agoNice meeting Al9000
Thanks to Gary for a wonderful afternoon. I got to see that big set of WMP Slingerlands up close and personal, although they weren't set up. We did h...
11 years agoBass Drum Pedals how many do you have ?
2 DW 5000 chain drive (don't know the full details), one is my game-day pedal 2 Slingerland Tempo Kings 1 Ludwig Speed King refurbished 1 Yamaha doubl...
11 years ago