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RB Gretsch Snare Lightning Throw
It would be helpful if you would upload a good photo of the throw off side and butt side of your snare drum, as the model styles varied somewhat by ye...
5 years agoCan you help ID a mystery loop clamp style bracket?
Definitely not MIJ. Appears to be US vintage Walberg & Auge manufactured shell mount L-arm holder (or other accessory holder) which was utilized year...
5 years agoRogers Clutch Question
If memory serves there should be no problem. Both wing screws shared 1/4-20" threads. However, there is always the possibility of damaged parts or st...
5 years agoSonor D444-Steel or Brass shell
Looks like a steel shell. Having owned a steel model, I would certainly not dismiss it just because it's not brass. The steel model is quite a powerf...
5 years agoOld style Ludwig internal dampener vs. baseball bat type
Unfortunately the mounting holes are incompatible. In addition, the mounting holes of the knob adjustment dampeners made in the later years of Ludwig...
6 years ago"Fusion" drumkit by New Wave
What I find most intriguing is the drum throne; the base tripod of which appears to be a vintage Trixon with spring loaded legs! The padded seat on t...
6 years agoSonor Teardrop Spur Mount
Presuming that the mount has not be altered, the correct thread size is 6mm x 1mm.
6 years agoOrange/Amber Wooding Cristalline BD (Rare!)
The drum is manufactured by MEAZZI in Milan, Italy, the same company known for MEAZZI HOLLYWOOD TRONIC DRUMS, PRESIDENT MODEL, and MOD JOLLY drums. M...
7 years agoG.A.M. vintage copper snare - does anyone know how much these are worth?
A quick Google search located the following info about your drum, from which you could expand your search: https://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthr...
7 years agoIdentify Cymbal Stand
Those are Premier/Olympic. They manufactured a 'budget' line in the 1970's. The wingscrews in the tripod base are identical to the Premier 250 bass pe...
7 years agoNewspaper Bass Muffling ??
I know that this type of muffling was done many years ago. Drummers simply crumpled up old sheets of newspaper into round wads and filled the drum cav...
7 years agoOrange snare drums
WOW!!! I'd love to own one but I'm almost glad I can't!
7 years agoTko "pro" percussion
The brand name "TKO" is derived from the boxing term "Technical Knock-Out"! True! That kit is the best looking one I've ever seen! Taiwanese manufac...
7 years agoWhat kind of drum is this?
Very Possibly is from a kit of LEVIN Drums from Sweden - a popular Swedish brand from many years ago.
7 years agoGenuine skin drum head: How to restore?
There are many 'old timers' who will talk about 'oiling' their skins to keep them supple. Various oils have been used, such as neatsfoot oil and ultra...
7 years ago