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Ludwig Silver Sparkle Drums
My favorite wrap! Looks great!
6 years agoDo you ever feel overwhelmed with all your gear?
I felt overwhelmed with my 12 kits, 36 snares, and 300 cymbals. I downsized to 6 kits, 16 snares, and 100 cymbals. It felt so good, I'm looking to d...
7 years agoVintage Snares vs. Modern Snares
From johnnyringo...
7 years agoVintage Snares vs. Modern Snares
Depends on the snare and situation. Sometimes you want a fat woody sound that comes from the baseball bat edges of a 3-ply Ludwig or Slingerland snar...
7 years ago17-inch Diameter Bass Drum
Yes. I had one. That particular specimen was a dud. I play on 16" and 18" bass drums regularly, so I know it's not that I just didn't like the size...
7 years agoVintage Drum Values and Current Market
All used prices took a hit about 8 years ago, and they've almost climbed back up to where they were. Almost. ...at least that seems to be the story...
7 years agoDrum case's
SKB roto-x are BY FAR the best for protecting your drums. The cardboard cases like the Econoline and Nomad cases only offer so much protection...more...
7 years agoSlingerland 3 Ply No Re-Rings
I've played on two sets. They sound very warm and "whoomph" like.
7 years agoThoughts on playing a 13, 16, 20"
Thoughts? Just play 'em! If drums sound good together, play them together! I fall for the 12/14/20 and 13/16/22 trap as well. I do have a 13/16/20...
7 years agoDrilling satin flame wrap
Hey! I'm going to be drilling into a shell with a satin flame wrap. (It's a modern custom drum, not a vintage drum) Are there any precautions I shou...
7 years agoOdd Slingerland configuration...???
Thanks guys! I figured it was some sort of "one off" kit. I got it from the original owner. I swung back by his house today to see if he could tell...
7 years agoOdd Slingerland configuration...???
Hey! I picked up a Slingerland kit this weekend: 1972, WMP, garage sale price. Anyways, the sizes are a bit off from what I've seen or been able to...
7 years agoThe Moronic Drummer
From vintage drum bug...
10 years agoRemove ink logos?
From zenstat...
10 years agoRemove ink logos?
From King Louie...
10 years ago