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Need help Identifying this early 1900's snare drum
I sold recently a Leedy snare that looked a lot like that but the claws were different as well as the strainer. I'm not saying that isn't a Leedy but...
11 years agoTrade older Radio King muffleer for newer One
Hi Guys, Trying to get the correct muffler for my 1960 Krupa snare. I have a 1930's era Radio King muffler with the green and red pads. Looking for...
11 years agoGoing back to my Vintage A's
+1 that's a great story. Steve
11 years agoStrainer options, need advice
Is this the 3 point copy that might fit the existing holes: http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?fa=partsdetail&curcat=2&bnd=11&cid=102&sid=452&pid=3155...
11 years agoStrainer options, need advice
Hi Guys. I recently picked up for not too much money a 1960 Slingy Krupa snare. 14x5.5" one ply solid maple shell in the same sky blue pearl as my...
11 years agoWhat Pure Sound snares to put on Supra?
The way I understand it which could also be wrong is that chrome plating is something like 0.005" or so thick. Less than a sheet of paper in thicknes...
11 years agoWhat Pure Sound snares to put on Supra?
EQ'd with chrome plating???? How does that work? To my ears both the acro and supra are dry sounding (both aluminum) with the acro being more open s...
11 years agoWTB: Slingerland 3-point strainer and/or Butt
Hi Guys, I have a 1960 Krupa snare coming that's missing the 3-point strainer and butt. I know they're rare but I thought I'd check here to see if an...
11 years agoWhat Pure Sound snares to put on Supra?
I have Puresound Customs on mine and while it sounds great the rack tom makes it buzz. I may try the EQ style next. I had those plastic ended Ludwig...
11 years ago50s/60s pasha & ajaha cymbals vs...
One of my favorite ride cymbals is an 20" early 70's UFIP. At 1920g it's lighter than many and probably why I like it so much. I played it side by s...
11 years agoResonance from Club Date mounted tom
My Slingerland rack tom does the same thing. For me I've found that tuning it while mounted helps a lot. For example, if I tune the batter head even...
11 years agoFS: Antique Leedy snare
Hi guys, Trying to raise funds for other drum stuff so it's time to see if this old Leedy can find a new home. I believe it's pre 1920's. Solid one...
11 years agoPaiste 602 with hole crack
Just a quick update. I bought the cymbal for $100 which may have been too much but I'm very happy with it. The sound is just perfect and works great...
11 years agoAnyone here get the sea green pearl RK snare on ebay today?
Wow! That's gorgeous. I love that wrap color. Steve
11 years agoPaiste 602 with hole crack
Thanks very much for the tips and info! I figured if I could get it for $100 or less I'd go for it. It's a beautiful sounding cymbal I just don't kn...
11 years ago