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Strangest drum size ever?
Some Sonor floor toms used nine lugs (as does my Sonor Phonc Plus 18" floor tom). Maybe the shell you have is an old Sonor or a Sonor-like copy. In...
12 years agoTama Imperialstar 6 1/2 x 14 snare restoration
It looks terrific! That's a great drum - I also have one. Barry
12 years agoBarello prototype
Hi Balero, Very nice! Are they stave or block construction? What is the shell thickness? Barry
13 years agoFiguring out what my drums may be...
Arbiter had a drum shop in the UK in the 1960s. Perhaps he was the importer for Pearl drums and had them private label that model for him to sell and...
13 years agoThey made at least one !!
It's strange that the bearing edge is part of the shell wrap. Is the shell itself beech wood? Does the cork lining the interior seem to be factory o...
13 years agoSonor Kit?
I believe they are Beech, not Birch. You can find more info at www.sonormuseum.com. Barry
13 years ago1969 Pearl Bul Gee Snare
Hi RB, PM sent. Thanks, Barry
13 years agoCan Anyone Identify These Drums?
Yes, they look like Premiers to me also. The band is The Tielman Brothers. Barry Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tielman_Brothers
13 years agoHelp with vintage Hi-Hat Stand - John Grey Broadway Set
Try adjusting to collar so that the bottom of the main shaft is off of the floor and the the main contact to the floor are the ends of the legs and th...
13 years agoWhat do I call this?
MutantMozart, If your intention is to resell this kit after the mod, I would say that you should be VERY clear with any potential buyers stating that...
13 years agoImperial Star Snare, a few questions.
Both my King Beat and Imperialstar have die cast hoops which I think are awesome. My hoops don't flex. Barry
13 years agoRide cymbal on Elton John hit
Not to hijack this thread but here is a version of Island Girl with just Elton on solo piano and vocal: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Io7E-zKe...
13 years agoEarly bass drum pedals outside the USA
I know that Sonor manufactured the first double pedal way back in the early 1900s. In fact, I believe Sonor is the world's oldest drum manufacturer....
13 years agoImperial Star Snare, a few questions.
I have a King Beat snare like the one in the photo. That is a "Super Sensitive" style strainer and it is excellent. I would not recommend replacing...
13 years agoLOOKING FOR 1980's SONOR PHONIC PLUS HARDWARE
I have two Phonic Plus straight cymbal stands. Please PM me for more info. Best, Barry
13 years ago