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Quicky on a cymbal I want...maybe
Two 14" crashes? Are they hi-hats? I've heard good things about Dream cymbals, too, but they sound almost too good to be true. And the old saying,...
15 years ago1960s Kent drum parts
Mikey, are you sure you know what are or aren't Kent parts?????? Hmmmm Laughing H Laughing H Laughing H
15 years agoNo problem,but it bothers me
From MIKEY777...
15 years agoKent snare drum questions
I was wondering if any Kent gurus could tell me what count the snare wires would have been on a mid 60's 6 lug Kent snare drum? I've seen a pic of an...
15 years agoJapanese drum set restoration
Regarding the maker of this set: If the snare is original to this set, and judging by the condition and color of the wrap, there is no reason to thin...
15 years agoNorma Snare on the bay
From jonnistix...
15 years agoNorma Snare on the bay
Wasn't me, I've got a wood Norma snare I have to figure out how to deal with! I'll bet that COS is a much more friendly player, though. Good luck if...
15 years agoJapanese drum set restoration
Just wanted to pipe in real quick. First of all, that's a very cool set. Looks to be in good condition, despite the missing parts. However, I do th...
15 years agoApollo snare restoration
Thanks, John. I gave the interiors a good sanding with 220 grit. The wood grain isn't beautiful but it smoothed up nicely. The edges aren't factory...
15 years agoApollo snare restoration
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15 years agoApollo snare restoration
After sitting in the basement for months, I've finally finished my WMP Apollo snare drum. This thing was missing a bunch of parts, but the edges had...
15 years agoJust Won!!!
Nice pick up, Wayne! I thought about bidding on that one, but I dont need another project around here right now. Would've been cool to have the matc...
15 years agoCollectors everywhere!!
Yup, it's a new era. And the internet has just made it that much harder for the bargain hunters. Everyone can easily find out what they have and, ro...
15 years agoWho is your favorite drum head company
Maybe I haven't played enough of each brand of head to really say, but I have played them all and in terms of quality, I think they are mostly pretty...
15 years agoApollo - made by Star & Pearl at the same time?
Yeah, I have little names for the stencil lug styles: 'Battleship' for the flat top steam iron looking ones by Pearl; 'Disco Ball' for the Pearl Presi...
15 years ago