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Apollo Snare Throwoff
Yup, this is the type of strainer found on most Star snares, and the missing throw arm is a very common issue. The good news is that nothing is actua...
14 years agoVintage Ludwig for Sale in Fargo (not a April Fools joke)
From Ludwig-dude...
14 years agopearl snare, battleship lugs
This is the type of lug you'll be looking for: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/my_collection/literature/pearl/1969-pearl-catalog-13.jpg
14 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
UPDATE: So I finally had a chance to pop off the head on the snare drum. Pretty interesting situation inside. First of all, the badge is nailed o...
14 years agopearl snare, battleship lugs
Just FYI, the matching snare's lugs will look like gold bars, not the 'battleship' design on the bass and toms. If I can dig up a pic of one of these...
14 years agoOiling lugs/tension rods??
+1 for the 3-in-1 oil. It's clear, clean, and helps keep things rust free. Also, you can use it for more than just tension rods. I would be afraid...
14 years agoAnother Crest set Cool wrap
I really wish CL didn't shrink the pics down so much. Seems to be a nice set from the little I can see.
14 years agoAny Info About This Badge?
Well, those drums are certainly not your everyday MIJ fare. Those lugs are pretty close Rogers copy, right? And is the finish a veneer? Try to scor...
14 years agoGladstone Sighting
From blairndrums...
14 years agoTRUMP drums? Anyone heard of them?
Well, if these were the post-Star, pre-Tama period drums, wouldn't they more likely have the shark tooth lugs? I'm not positive, but I think this set...
14 years agoAny Info About This Badge?
If you have some more pictures of this drum/set I'd like to see them.
14 years agoPlease Help Identify
From Jonathan0484...
14 years agoIs this Japanese?
From ec_curtis...
14 years agoSonor D 471 snare,need help!
My advice would be to leave it as it is right now, do not paint the inside of the shell. I have a similar Sonar snare in all original condition. The...
14 years agodel ray snare drum
We would really need pictures to give you more info about your drums. Regarding your Del Rey snare, how do you know it was made in 1963?
14 years ago