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What brand/vintage are these?
They look Japanese, so I would say they are either Pearl or Star made. Closer pics of the Slingerland copy lugs would tell which of the two is the ma...
14 years agoOrange Sparkle Nikkan Snare?
Gkd, your snare is a Pearl made drum. The lugs, strainer, and style of the adjustment knobs tell the story. If the snare wires are original, it's ve...
14 years agoJapanese Drums - Organization of names and badges
You should post those pics too!
14 years agoGracy Drums Yet Again!
Just beautiful, man, beautiful. I love black diamond pearl, and love the matching snare. Looks fantastic. What a great find! By the way, I think y...
14 years agoJapanese Drums - Organization of names and badges
Hey Billyboo, do you think there's any chance you could post a slightly clearer pic of that Ibanez badge? I cant make out the words on the bottom of...
14 years ago42 Strand snares for Valencia Snare or Not?
When I play, I usually dont even bother with the BD spurs. I use one of those Gibraltar bass drum anchors. That along with my bass pedal usually kee...
14 years agoJust Ebay'd this
I was watching that auction. That drum is in fantastic shape! I'm glad it went to a forum member and someone that will appreciate it. I wanted to b...
14 years agoZildjian and Vic Firth Merge
Kevins, unfortunately that might be true. And Chinese made sticks and cymbals will still be a much, much cheaper and therefore viable alternative. M...
14 years ago42 Strand snares for Valencia Snare or Not?
Retro, sure, try out the 42 strand from drumfactory, but as long as you're putting in the order, get a set of the 20 strand wires as well just in case...
14 years ago42 Strand snares for Valencia Snare or Not?
Well, why dont you get a set of both and see which ones you prefer. Drumfactorydirect sells the 42 strand for 12.99 and the 20 strand for less than 5...
14 years ago42 strand snare wires
I really wouldn't know, I use the cheap 20 strand wires. But honestly I dont think it matters too much. 42 strand wires give so much snare sound tha...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
LD: I am not against restoration, and as a player I believe that functionality of the drums is of the utmost importance! In fact, in your scenario I...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
As a faithful reader of this forum for going on about three years or more now, and living in a city where the desire for vintage gear of all types is...
14 years agoIs there a market for restored vintage drums?
From donothorpe...
14 years agoSakae 'Rhythm King' snare drum (pre-Yamaha)
Hey! That strainer is exactly like the one on my early/late Stewart! Looks like a half Pearl drum. Hmmmm
14 years ago