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Slingerland Chrome over Brass snare - 14 x 5
Hi - I can pick up one of these for a good price - around USD90, converted. The drum has been bastardized a bit - badge not on anymore, chrome polish...
7 years agoWhat Happened Here?
Maybe these drums were stored in a dark humid area close on the coast where the sea air was doing its thing but the wrap was protected from direct sun...
7 years agoAre new or vintage drums better?
I suppose "vintage" depends on the age of the OP:D For me, in my mid-40's 50's and 60's kits are "vintage". For the OP 80's and 90's kits may be "vint...
7 years agoWhen is a Ludwig Weather Master Orchestra snare head considered too old
From jaghog...
7 years agoWhen is a Ludwig Weather Master Orchestra snare head considered too old
Hi - I just received a 1969 keystone badge 14 x 5 Ludwig Supra-phonic that i purchased and it is fitted with a Ludwig Weather Master Orchestra Batter...
7 years agoUrgent Help ti ID Ludwig Snare
Hi there - thank you very much for the input guys. I've closed the deal at the equivalent of around $110, which I think is a great deal. It still has...
7 years agoUrgent Help ti ID Ludwig Snare
Hi there - I have an option for today (which renders it rather urgent) to buy this snare for what I think is a good price - the seller says its a Ludw...
7 years agoThoughts on mixing 50s & Modern HHs?
From Peedy...
7 years agoThoughts on mixing 50s & Modern HHs?
I mix and match all the time. At the moment I have a 15" Zildjian A Custom Rezo top hat as a bottom and a early 70's 15" 5 star Super Zyn top hat - it...
7 years agoRe-wrapping: Bumwrapdrums? (and badge and grommet question)
Hi guys - thank you very much for the input. I will certainly take it to heart. I had a look at the Walopus website and --- lo and behold - there I fo...
8 years agoRe-wrapping: Bumwrapdrums? (and badge and grommet question)
Hi there - I am considering wrapping an old set that I have consisting of late 60's Yamaha y badge D-series rack and floor toms and an an old Pearl ki...
8 years agoPlease help me ID this vintage Pearl Bass Drum
From OddBall...
8 years agoPlease help me ID this vintage Pearl Bass Drum
Thanks Teverson - I'm also kinda hope that it's s 24" except finding a used hoop could prove a challenge here in South Africa.
8 years agoPlease help me ID this vintage Pearl Bass Drum
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8 years agoPlease help me ID this vintage Pearl Bass Drum
Hi there - i purchased an old beaten up Pearl bass drum to renovate - its still on its way to me so i have not yet checked it out in person, but here'...
8 years ago