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Weird tom issue - Any thoughts.
First let me say that I'm VERY happy that you joined our little community here. I have all the parts and I'm pretty sure they were socked down nice a...
16 years agoWeird tom issue - Any thoughts.
Okay, so you all know me as the Kent-lover and this relates to a Kent tom, but it may apply to other makers as well. Here's the problem - My recent k...
16 years agoKent Cymbals (as in Kent Drums).
Well since we're having a Kent Love-Fest, why not. I'll try and keep it short :) About 6 - 8 months back I won a 3 piece red sparkle Kent kit on eBay...
16 years agovintge lug screws, to paint or not to paint
I'd have to second the "don't paint them" theme here. The reason you are seeing the multi-color copper thing is that in some spots, the plating has wo...
16 years agoKent Cymbals (as in Kent Drums).
Sounds like you have some experience with these. Cool. I'm familiar with the old Camber cymbals - They make great wall clocks - LOL!!! Meinl, eh? Oka...
16 years agoWhat ride on "Kind of Blue"?
Heck yeah... I've been preaching the Dream Bliss line since I picked up a 22" about 8 months ago. I wouldn't compare it to a vintage K myself, as I ha...
16 years agoWhat is the best way to remove paint from wrap?
I had some paint speckles on a FT I recently restored. Clearly someone was painting something in the same room as the drums and well... you know. Any...
16 years agoslingerland brass? any comment would be great
A close-up picture of the rim would help, but they look like stick-savers to me. Cool idea by Slingerland, but I imagine (don't own any Slingerland sn...
16 years agoHello everyone,question about ludwig snare drum
As stated, great drum. I have two - A 70's B&O badge and a 1967 which I got as just a shell, and turned into my own Blackrolite Beauty!! Check my sit...
16 years agoKent Cymbals (as in Kent Drums).
Hey there!! Another Kent fan in the house. Cool snares, especially the "Beatdown" - Love the name. My piccolo was an experiment to start with. Figure...
16 years agoKent Cymbals (as in Kent Drums).
Seen a few popping up on eBay lately. Never had my hands on one. Has anyone here come across them? Are they cheapie brass? Some I've seen look cast, l...
16 years agofaded drum wrap
As David said, there is no way to get a faded sparkle to return to it's darker, original look. The tinted clear wrap idea is interesting though. Might...
16 years agoDream Cymbals
Hello Ben - Sorry I'm not selling any Dream cymbals at this time, but I can comment a bit on them. I own a 22" Bliss ride and a friend owns a 16" or 1...
16 years agoHello to the community
Welcome Pollux! Nice kits - Put some pictures up when you have a chance.
16 years agoI need a little advice.
Hi there - Cool project drum. You could possibly have a welder fill in the holes, but I'd be very worried about damaging the thin shell with that muc...
16 years ago