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Paiste 602 with hole crack
Hey all, I was recently looking at a pre serial 602 20" ride that really sounded great. Problem is there's a crack radiating out from the hole maybe...
11 years ago1960's slingerland (?modern solo?) project. First vintage project
Great job so far! When you go to put the lugs back on the shells it's a good idea to stuff a cotton ball in each one or cut a rectangle out of foam t...
11 years agocymbal packs
Unless there's a really good sound file I just won't buy a cymbal unless I can hear it in person. A cymbal pack is something I would never do. Steve
11 years ago15" New Beat age?
I only have a crude kitchen scale but the top looks like about 1080g and the bottom is about 1580g. About medium weight? They sound really nice and...
11 years ago15" New Beat age?
Hi folks, I picked up a pair of 15" New Beats today and the seller wasn't sure if they were 60's or 70's. To me the stamp doesn't look like a 70's t...
11 years agothe search is over
Nevin is a great guy. He's helped me find some hard to find parts before and it was always a pleasure. Great kit you have there. I hope you enjoy i...
11 years agoHow to get a Dark Side of Moon Snare type of sound?
I understand the joys of analog. I have an Ampex AG440-C 1" 8 track from the 70's which is a professional format. Just because your limiters were ma...
11 years agoHow to get a Dark Side of Moon Snare type of sound?
I wouldn't be surprised at all if he used a coated amb over a snare side amb with stock Ludwig wires. I don't think that's your real problem. As was...
11 years agoSupra VS SK
I also have both and will choose the Sk every time over the Supra. I personally like brass snares better than aluminum but it depends on your own tas...
11 years agohard shell drum cases
They're probably both nice but I've always bought SKB. Lifetime warranty is nice too. Steve
11 years ago12x15 FT Issues! Need Help/Recommendations!
Make sure the edges are good by laying it on a flat surface with a light inside the shell. If any light come out from the egdes you'll have tuning pr...
11 years agooriginal verses restoration
One thing I absolutely can't abide is problems in the bearing edges. I've worked on two 60's Slingerland kits and several 60's and 70's Ludwig kits f...
11 years agoNew Beats
I think the newer New Beats are thicker than the 70's ones and definitely thicker than the 60's ones. I like the older ones myself but the new ones a...
11 years agopics of drums you had and sold !
I regret selling this Noble & Cooley 5x14 single ply maple snare. What was I thinking! Steve
11 years agoSlingerland guys opinion
I believe that the set-o-matic was strictly late 60's and on. Before that you could have a rail or a double tom bass drum post like my daughter's kit...
11 years ago