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Really old Leedy bass drum with a story
Thanks guys. I think I lucked out that I was able to find some info on the fellow. Really does make me wish these old things could talk. Steve
12 years ago''Levon Helm'' Wooden hoop Ludwig kit
Really nice looking kit! I'm on a similar quest as you. Levon's early snare sound is my all time favorite. Nice job. Steve
12 years agoReally old Leedy bass drum with a story
Thought I'd share my latest purchase. It's a 14x28" Leedy bass drum. When I bought it there were multiple layers of paint on it. After stripping th...
12 years agoGretsch drum shells out of round, fixable?
You should also see if the shells are out of square, meaning when the shell sits on a flat surface does the bearing edge make contact everywhere or ar...
12 years ago60s Ludwig bearing edge advice
You've got some really good advice here already but I'll chime in a little. I re-cut all the edges on my late 60's Slingerland kit because they were...
12 years agoTips on Polishing/Restoring Lacquer Finish Shells?
Novus #2 actually works really well on lacquered finishes. Steve
12 years agoDynasonic Snare Drums?
I know you're looking for a COB Rogers but to my ears a COB Slingerland Sound King from the 60 to early 70's is one of the best sounding and best valu...
12 years agoLeedy snare?
Hi everyone, Just picked up and cleaned up this old snare which I believe is a leedy although it's not badged or labeled. Only markings are stamped...
12 years agoWhich would you rather buy in this situation 60's Luddy vs '69 Slingerland
I don't think 20" bass drums are at all tiny. I have a Slingy setup similar to this (20,12,13,16) and that kick drum is extremely punchy and cuts th...
12 years agoWTB: old Leedy/Ludwig snare
Hi everyone. Wanting to channel my inner Levon and was wondering if anyone had an early wood shell with wood hoops single tension Leedy/Ludwig snare...
12 years agoNo response from Matt at VintageCymbals.com
I agree about writing this off. If it were me I'd be VERY reluctant to send money to anyone who appears for all intents and purposes to not want to s...
12 years agoProud Papa
Great pictures! Time definitely goes by way too fast. In the blink of an eye they're my daughter's age and hopefully still playing Slingerland :) S...
12 years agoWTB: 15" single flange or wood hoops
Got some. Thanks! Steve
12 years agohello from Drumdrumdrum
There might need to be a 12 step program for that. Holy Cow!!! Steve
12 years ago1966 Ludwig Acrolite good deal?
I've seen quite a few Keystone badge acrolites go for closer to $200 so I personally think that's a pretty good deal. Not a steal but a nice deal :)...
12 years ago