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The Steel Wool Question
Felt slightly compelled to pose this question directly. Through the articles I've seen both people say to use steel wool, and others very much opposed...
10 years agoImperialstar Wood Snare...?
So while looking at the 1970's Catalogs, it caught my eye that they kept making note of an Imperialstar wood snare. Far as I had known the metal versi...
10 years agoSlingerland vs. Ludwig
I must admit that Mapex is the one company I never want to own anything from. If someone gave me a kit, I'd give it right along to someone else. They...
10 years agoNever Like To Hear This....
Certainly is Mitch. I must say that I am on really good terms with most of my Ex's. Her family was never anything but amazing, and I still refer to he...
10 years agoNever Like To Hear This....
So I was recently speaking with my ex. The one whose father had given me my 1950's Radio King about ten years ago while me and her were together. Me b...
10 years agoHelp identifying drum series and value.
tris66 it actually was during the 1970's. I've seen many Tama kits with concert rack toms and double headed floor toms. Far as I know, Tama didn't mak...
10 years agoHelp identifying drum series and value.
Those are Tama Imperialstars. For a period during the 70's & 80's a lot of companies used the Zola coating inside the shells. I think the Imperialstar...
10 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
It does indicate they made 20" and 22" rides in regular finish. The RUDE version did have a crash / ride.
10 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
I'm not sure if they made an 18" Ride. I'm sure they made an 18" Crash / Ride though. Found this other thread which talks about them. They were semi-p...
10 years agoWTB Drum Keys and Badges
I have a Crown badge if you're interested.
10 years agoAny experience with Paiste 1000 Series Cymbals
I had a 1000 series China years ago. I absolutely loved it. I've had a few Paiste's through the years and have always enjoyed their sound. What's the...
10 years agoLaBoz kit in Blue Marine Pearl
I may have a spare MIJ floor tom bracket, or three if you want to swap them out.
10 years agoMatching Snare vs Non-Matching Snare?
That's one kit I'll never part with. I'll have that until my final days. I must confess though, while it may look good with a matching red snare, a ni...
10 years agoPearl Japan Made Drum
Thanks Atlantaskins! Someone at the Pearl Forum said it may be a " G " series? He also noted the rarity of the 18", but said that due to where the leg...
10 years agoMatching Snare vs Non-Matching Snare?
I think we are Jeff,lol Excuse my 16 / 17 year old self in this photo. My U.S.Mercury kit, the snare is blocked but It's the 8 lug steel snare that c...
10 years ago