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1960's Leedy Drums
After reading through the Rogers Black Friday Drum Find thread, I wonder if wet sanding with really high grade paper 1000+ would take away the yellowi...
10 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
That Supraphonic doesn't appear to be the aluminum version but rather the earlier chrome over brass. I don't see pitting on the exterior, which was co...
10 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
I'd absolutely keep this wrap, even yellowed it seems to be in great shape and looks killer. I'm not 100% what can be done to " whiten " the wrap, but...
10 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
I would say they are mid to late 1960's based on the badge and interiors. Overall they look in good condition and wouldn't need much restoration. Just...
10 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
What would you think is a far price to pay for these? I think the price he is asking is fair, but wouldn't mind a little insight before I commit mysel...
10 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
Some more photos of the drums.
10 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
So the gentleman I bought my 1938 Ludwig & Ludwig kit from reached out to me today. He is parting ways with a 1960's Leedy ( Slingerland made ) kit he...
10 years agoCan anyone ID the vintage of this drum please??
Based on the badge it's from the early 1930's.
10 years agoMystery Snare
Going off the tension rods this is from Europe. I'll have to see if I can figure out a maker.
10 years agopacific snare question
The SX came two ways. One was hammered brass that was a 5x14, the other was straight brass it came in 6x14. True brass shell, not coated. Not a bad dr...
10 years agoOld Drum in Christmas Vacation Movie
I've always wondered about that drum myself. I still have a hard time watching the Masters Of The Universe movie. Not because of how utterly bad it is...
10 years agoA Couple Kits
I find these thread a bit funny since I am trading my 1990's Tama Starclassic Performer Birch for a 1970's Rogers Big R. But I'd hold out for a littl...
10 years ago1958 Slingerland Snare Drum question.
I have a 1958 Student Model in the Blue / Silver Duco finish. Absolutely love that drum. Great snare.
10 years agoMy christmas gift: ARIA International Royal Percussions Snare-Drum 14x6.5
I've noticed on here through other threads that there are a good amount of Japanese drum makers that are greatly unknown. I forget the names at the mo...
10 years agoMy christmas gift: ARIA International Royal Percussions Snare-Drum 14x6.5
That drum does greatly resemble a Tama from the 1980's. I would say your best bet for parts is locate Tama parts. That would have been the King Beat S...
10 years ago