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Crazy Vintage Ludwig and K Zildjian Istanbul Score!
Wow! I hope I have luck like that some day. Great score! Steve
11 years agoTook close to a year but I got 'em
Those are gorgeous drums! My favorite configuration as well. For polishing I like a plastic polish called Novus #2. Congrats. Steve
11 years agoMy new Slingy kit!
Thanks guys! I got up early today so I could get a little time on them before work. I feel better about the trade all the time. Love this forum too...
11 years agoMy new Slingy kit!
Very excited to post some shots of my new Slingerland kit. I traded my Yamaha Oak Custom for this which was hard for me but after playing these for a...
11 years agoBack to my Rock roots
Fun set list that spans some time! I've played Gimme 3 Steps so many times it makes my head hurt but people still love that tune. Some of the newer...
11 years agoEarly 1900's snare?
Forgot to mention. The Leedy drums I have from that era have serial numbers pressed into the hoops where they bear down on the heads. Same number pr...
11 years agoEarly 1900's snare?
I don't know about the strainer but I have a couple of Leedy drums with those tension rods and claws. Steve
11 years agoLudwig Acrolite need buyingadvice!
As everyone else said all Acros sound great. I'd pick one that you think will look the best with your kit since they all sound pretty much the same....
11 years agoWTB: 60's Slingerland muffler
Found one. Thanks all. Steve
11 years agoWTB: 60's Slingerland muffler
I have a 60's Slingy floor tom looking for a muffler. Thanks! Steve
11 years agoIt's not vintage but I want some opinions-
I picked up a 13x7 little squealer a few years ago on a whim but I just couldn't get into the sound from that size. Definitely me and not the drum....
11 years agoWhat is the “ideal” TUNING for a 70s Gretsch drum set???
I think you've got that 10" tuned too low. By the time you get to the 16" the interval will be too low to tune it well. I'd start with the 16 as wel...
11 years ago66 Slingerland Factory Bearing Edges?
I've done about 6 or 8 vintage edges now and for the most part they are 30 degrees inside bevel although I've seen it vary a bit. The re-ring is not...
11 years agoWTB: Single tension field drum rod
Hi guys, I picked up an old single tension field drum but one of the tension rods was a home brew replacement. I'm hoping someone here has something...
11 years ago66 Slingerland Factory Bearing Edges?
If you're having them done professionally I'd suggest telling them to copy the profile from the batter side which is approximately a 30 degree inside...
11 years ago