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Vistalite ID Please
The first pic I posted does have the rail in the center ( blue one ) And I dunno, that camera angle is weird. It looks properly aligned, but I can't...
10 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I honestly haven't put any badge on it yet. Wanted to get an idea of the proper badge that should be on before I went ahead with that. If this does tu...
10 years agoModern Acrolites
I've seen the Timeless timber kits. Amazing drums. I'm still thinking about undertaking making a solid shell snare. Had a few massive ( 100+ year old...
10 years agoAwkward tom placement after Slingy rehab
Wouldn't that place the internal tone control to the bottom as well though? I was thinking of maybe going with a tom stand.
10 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I'll post a pic later today. The biggest gripe is that when I got the drum it was missing the badge and grommet!
10 years agoModern Acrolites
I'd call that baby boy a serious modern vintage. Geckobeats - what are your feelings on modern vintage snares. Either new shell with old hardware, or...
10 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I may have to set this drum aside and find two period correct ones to go along with my bass drum. Maybe do a little restoration on this puppy.
10 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
It came equipped with Sound king lugs.But I'm not sure if those were added later on.
10 years agoLudwig Standard " Acrolite "
Came across this on CL. I know Ludwig made the standards for awhile, but is this also called an Acrolite? Hmmmm http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/msg...
10 years agoVistalite ID Please
Depends on the buyer honestly. While Vistalites with a rail mount are more uncommon, a lot of guys might not prefer it. From the photo you posted the...
10 years agoVistalite ID Please
I have a 70's Ludwig Maple bass drum with the same mounting hardware for the tom. From what I understand it was an option you had for your drums. So I...
10 years ago1970's Tama Superstar
I have an 18" Tama Superstar floor tom in Super Maple finish I'm looking to trade. It's in great condition, the only non original part is one of the l...
10 years agoModern Acrolites
This is true. Though half my drum collection is modern, and the other half vintage. Snare wise though my collection is mainly vintage. Anything modern...
10 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
Was going through my drums and my BDP slingerlands. The bass drum is 20" and I know is from the later 60's due to it's badge. However the kit also cam...
10 years agoHoshino Horror
I have some of those lugs and never had any issues with the little inserts. My biggest issue is they sit flat against the shell and you need to insert...
10 years ago