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finally lookin at the teardrops.
not late 70's --I don't know why I said that-----probably because Tacton and Tromsa continued with it for a while. That wrap shows up when the Sonor S...
12 years agoVintage wrap thickness...............
There have been a number of wrap makers. Both Slingerland and Ludwig, for at least part of their production purchased wrap from Europe; both Italy an...
12 years agoSignature on Drum Find!!!
no; it's Suzille Balle; -----never learned how to spell , severely limiting her chance of real fame despite being Lucille's even funnier sister.
12 years agofinally lookin at the teardrops.
Dupont contact cement is recommended by the wrap sellers but it is staggeringly expensive. Since you are in Nfl., you can get Lepage's water soluble c...
12 years agofinally lookin at the teardrops.
Satin Flame is a generalized term, that probably is , as is the usual case, due to Americanization . It might have been the term for a Slingerland wra...
12 years agoSignature on Drum Find!!!
If it was written by a leftie, seems odd to start the signature so close to the hoop but it looks like a leftie script.. looks like it says Suzie...
12 years agoWhat the heck is this bass???
The same type of cradle has been employed for centuries to support wine barrels. Perhaps that was it's origin. Often they are oak.
12 years agoImperial - Swiss-made vintage drums
Both Imperial and Giannini are still in business. Imperial , I think just makes marching drums now. Perhaps , they would know of any Imperial enthusia...
12 years agoPlastic Hoops on MIJ kits?
interesting and some valid points but painted with far too broad a brush. certainly plastics have improved the quality of certain products but they ha...
12 years agoJOHN GREY KELTIC MARCHING DRUM 14"x11.5" VINTAGE ALL ORIGINAL!
Hindle and Healey might know something about these. From the look of the lugs, it bears resemblance to the Rose Morris line of drums from the early 70...
12 years agodo you wear earplugs at gigs?
Yes, a couple of times. Once was at a Don Rickles show and then more recently I was at a venue and The Tragically Hip took the stage . Boy was I glad...
12 years agoAffordable scale for weighing cymbals
Here is a picture. The one pictured uses a lithium button battery. There is a similar one that uses a 9v(rechargeables are available for peanuts onlin...
12 years agoAffordable scale for weighing cymbals
Those 11 lb. Starfrit electronic scales are on sale here in Canada for 2/3 off this week. I looked at the shipping and they will go to California for...
12 years agoWhat Do I Have Here?
Every cymbal is worth something. Fortunately , even cracked K's have a market value. I've seen cracked K's ,go for hundreds, simply because they are...
12 years agoGretsch Responsiveness
old 12to16 strand carbon steel wires, thinner heads, top and bottom. Although, I personally like cast hoops, they tend to tighten a drum up. If you w...
12 years ago