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Fluffed-up Speed King beater?
I've tried a bunch of experiments on old Ludwig Speed King beaters, but have never really gotten a successful result. Haven't yet resorted to using s...
12 years agoLauritsen "Johan Tribute" 20", and Kontroversial 18 crash/ride
Jeez. Now I have to listen to it! The 18's been sold... The Johan is still available. Until my heart overwhelms my brain. Again... I'll edit the orig...
12 years agoLauritsen "Johan Tribute" 20", and Kontroversial 18 crash/ride
Okay -- this is kind of crazy... but I'm going to keep the Johan. Can't help it. The fact that it's a "one off" makes it... irresistible... I have u...
12 years agoRe-worked WFL Speed King - Very Nice! (IMHO!)
A thread started talked about how the "tabs" that go under the hoop can't extend far enough under the hoop, and the beater hits the head at a slight a...
12 years agoNOS Slingerland spurs #727 in original box
Hated to do it, but off to ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170976801514#ht_500wt_1058
12 years agoDilemma: Modify WFL Speedking, or find another...
Oh. Duh. I thought the issue was the footboard bottoming out. And you're right, the beater doesn't strike the head flush...and judging from the beat...
12 years agoDilemma: Modify WFL Speedking, or find another...
Well, my gigging days are over....so I get to enjoy the sound, feel, and aesthetics of vintage gear! But I've also found ways to make things stronger....
12 years agoDilemma: Modify WFL Speedking, or find another...
Just tried another one...and it works. So. Memo to self: on future rebuilds, use the new strap!
12 years agoDilemma: Modify WFL Speedking, or find another...
Okay...here's a solution to one problem...which is the one with the vertical tabs keeping the pedal too far from the head: Replace the connecting link...
12 years agoDilemma: Modify WFL Speedking, or find another...
Holy cow. Another difference in the WFL is that the vertical piece, extending from the post toward the front, is longer on the WFL. Which means that,...
12 years agoLeedy XL pedal -- it works great, looks...cool!
I know I'm taking up a lot of "For Sale" posts, but ... well, raising cash is important, health stuff. Leedy XL pedal. It obviously isn't restored to...
12 years agoRe-worked WFL Speed King - Very Nice! (IMHO!)
It's been a while since I posted a re-worked Speed King, so I'll add the details. Skip to the pictures if you get bored! First of all, it's a WFL Sp...
12 years agoNOS Slingerland spurs #727 in original box
These were headed for ebay when I thought maybe these would appeal to the very particular restoration types. The pictures will tell the story. But I g...
12 years agoLeedy Slingerland snare drum - brass oval badge
This one's gone, but I have a very nice Slingerland Concert King, WMP. Interested, get in touch! Thanks! Leedy/Slingerland 14 x 5.5 snare drum with...
12 years ago"The Gene Krupa Story" movie - crazy!
Just checking out the movie "The Gene Krupa Story." First of all, the credits rolled and I saw that Gene K provided all the drum recording. Man, I b...
12 years ago