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Any Musicians Friend Platinum Card holders?
Whatever you do, don't miss a payment. My guess is that the same as cash kicks in if one order is $700, not if you accrue $700 in smaller orders. I w...
12 years agoTama Metallic White Imperial Star 10
$500 is an excellent deal. That would be a smokin' stage kit. It's just that I'm very satisfied with what I already have.
12 years agoHeads for 1978 6.5" Supra SS
I like clear Diplomat snare-side heads with coated Ambassadors (my preference) or Emperors on top.
12 years agoI've decided to play my drums
Excellent! Please post some photos every time you use a new configuration.
12 years agoDream Kit done (Pics)
Congrats. I know you've been working on it for a while. I'd like to see it with some cymbals.
12 years agovintage ludwig 8x14 ?
Ken Caillat's book is interesting reading, but there is little technical detail about the recording process and any of the instruments used. I will ce...
12 years ago15" snare wires
I need replacement wires for a Slingerland TDR snare. Per other recommendations on this forum, I tried Pearl wires, but at 15.75", they are slightly t...
12 years agoPhotos from Labor Day gig
Nice! Sounds like you learned something, but I hope you were able to impart some knowledge and that those who needed it were open to it. This is now...
12 years agoVDF Demographic (Age) Poll
50 since April 2012. First kit was a huge Slingerland that was too much for a dumb 15-year-old. I would have settled for my cousin's Gretsch 12-14-20...
12 years agoNew Beat key hole
I've been playing the same set of NBs since 1977 and over time, they've developed a similar keyhole. But they are exquisite, and I'll be sad when they...
12 years agoMy "new" Phantoms!
Were these the ones from Palm Springs? In any case, welcome to the club. I know you'll enjoy them.
12 years agoAll Slingerland, all the time
As promised, more photos. Here are the walnuts. Again, up close, some of the damage that occurred over the course of 40+ years is visible. Still, Ste...
12 years agoAll Slingerland, all the time
As promised, more photos. First, the blackromes. Up close, it's clear that this is a very fragile finish. I keep them in cases and handle them with g...
12 years agoAll Slingerland, all the time
From skapunk_edge...
12 years agoAll Slingerland, all the time
Such sticklers: 93% Slingerland. But 100% Chicago. Thanks for the comments. I'll post more photos of the blackrome and walnut kits when I get some ti...
12 years ago