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Alternatives to Ludwig Supraphonics?
There's also the Slingerland COS snares from the 70s that are pretty decent. They sound pretty similar to a Supraphonic as well, and not as ringy as...
14 years agoHow would describe these cymbal sounds?
From lovethemgretsch...
14 years agoExtra Holes...Decreasing Value?
There are many varying degrees of decreasing value, depending on the sizes of the holes, number of them, and if they are easily concealed. Of course,...
14 years agoHi - I'm Jim; and I'm a Drum-a-holic ...
That wrap is HAWT! I'm sure the drums sound great, too! Welcome
14 years agoVinatge cymbal cleaning?
Oh man...that's not bad at all! You should see some of the cymbals that pass through MY hands...
14 years agoWTB Vintage 60's Ludwig Kit
I love this site! Bringing vintage drum enthusiasts together, and side-stepping eBay altogether...
14 years agoDetermining real-world value for a non-vintage snare...
Hmm...I've never heard of the DW Craviotto Edge snare. Sounds very intriguing! As far as "real world value", items are only worth what people are wi...
14 years agoLudwig Element Se Kits
They sound pretty good. I've played them in person, and was actually impressed. Then again, I'm also impressed by the Catalina Jazz kit. Good "bang...
14 years ago1940 WFL snare
Welcome! I'm from Portland, myself, but visit Seattle frequently. Can't wait for pics of your new (to you) snare!
14 years ago1967 stamp, a bit like a trans stamp?
My vote goes for trans stamp. It can't be NEW from '67, as it's missing the three dots. Perhaps it was NOS in the shop in '67. I've seen NOS 70s Zi...
14 years agoOh we have a winner!
Ooh! These things are worth more, actually. Do you see the red sparkle inlay on the metal bass drum hoops? It's nearly impossible to find one with...
15 years agoThe Big Four
In these recordings (meaning the bias of the recorder, the heads used, the tuning, and the room...), I dug the Slingerland most, followed by the Grets...
15 years agoCases for Vintage Drums
I use SKB Roto-X cases. They protect and they stack.
15 years agoRust
000 or 0000 steel wool works wonders for me for chrome rims, but it takes some time and elbow grease...
15 years agoCases!
I had a couple of old fibercases with leather straps that eventually ripped through. I replaced them with nylon webbing and plastic buckles from the...
15 years ago