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A Contrast in Solos
"A Love Supreme"? Al
6 years agoPercent of unmodified classic American kits left?
Seven out of eight for sure ... I have a feeling the silver sparkle was rewrapped. Al
7 years agoZildjian gong
+1 on a 20" Paiste gong. Sounds just as good as the larger ones and opens up a lot faster. Also easier to transport ... it nests perfectly with a 22"...
7 years agoWanted : Slingerland Cutaway Toms
There's a set of chrome 6-8-10-12 on eBay now, but it's part of a full kit. Minimum bid is $2K. Al
7 years agoDRUMS TOO LOUD!/ what to do?
I love cymbals, but since you asked: Consider using fewer. Lower them, move them in closer, and angle them. Less effort to reach them could help lower...
7 years agoVintage Snare drum
It's a Ludwig black oyster pearl Jazz Fest just like Ringo used to play. Worth thousands. Come on, dude. There are people here who would love to help...
7 years agoWhat age did you start drumming?
Got interested at 14, bought first kit at 15. Al
7 years agoRebuild/Restore Speed King, Gretsch, Sonor pedals. Meticulous!
I bought one of his Speed Kings. All of the good adjectives apply. Al
7 years agoGive it away...
I loaned a pretty nice set of assorted cymbals to a friend's son about five years ago. I made them his high school graduation gift last year. He, his...
7 years agoAll Slingerland, all the time
1979 Oak veneer acquired in April, debuted September 17, 2017, at an all-Rickenbacker jam session. Al
7 years agoSlingerland '74 New Rock Outfit Catalog Match
50N is my style ... waiting for the latest acquisition to arrive ... when it gets here, I'll have one for each day of the week. Al
8 years agoRoger Taylor
According to "Paiste Profiles 3" (1981): LEFT SIDE 14" Heavy HH, 2002 Cup Chimes, 2002 16" Medium, 2002 18" Medium, 2002 8" Bell, 2002 RIGHT SIDE 16...
8 years ago"leecountymusic" on ebay is multiplying!
From mchair303...
8 years agoIf you left one behind....
My choice would be to skip the high tom. I like to ride the toms and play Bo Diddley beats, and I think those both sound better on the FT. Al
8 years agoClear Vistalite heads-clear or black dot?
Pinstripes over clear Diplomats are killin' it for me on my Slingerland Phantoms. That's how they arrived and I'm afraid to change because they sound...
8 years ago