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Black Jack Kits
Just thought I'd post this ebay link. There are a couple good pics of, what look to be, a Hoshino made Black Jack tom in blue sparkle. Being on a sm...
15 years agoroyce drums
Are you sure the Royce set is from Japan? I dont think I've seen a Royce badge that says Made in Japan. I believe most Royce drums out there are Tai...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
Daddio, post a pic of the badge. That may be enough to tell who the maker is.
15 years agoNice old Pearl kit
Couple quick questions: What year did Pearl move their operations to Taiwan? Was there some overlap where they were built in both places? Also, O-b...
15 years agoMicasonic Drums
Please take some pics to post. Pics of badges, close-ups of mounting hardware, lugs, tom mounting brackets, and floor tom legs are the most helpful....
15 years agoVintage 60s Pearl Kit
That is a nice set! One important thing, is the other hoop for the bass drum missing, or just not in the pic? Finding a matching hoop would be a nig...
15 years agoBlack Jack Kits
Yeah, John, eagerly awaiting pics of the restored WMP set! Those are going to be nice. Buddy Rich on a budget??? Awesome. Denny, if you have a Bla...
15 years agoBlack Jack Kits
No, it wasn't me that found the blue sparkle Pearl set. I just used the photo to make a point, and the photo of your floor tom (sorry, hope you dont...
15 years agoBlack Jack Kits
O-bop, yes, I'm pretty convinced that the blue sparkle Black Jack set in question is a Hoshino. However, what I cannot figure out is the badges. The...
15 years agoBlack Jack Kits
John, the tom rail on Old School's blue sparkle Black Jack set looks just like the one on O-bop's blue sparkle Hoshino. I know Pearl made at least 2...
15 years agoBlack Jack Kits
Oh man... as if things weren't confusing enough! O-bop, the blue sparkle Black Jack that Old School has does look like a Hoshino set. The lugs look...
15 years agoShould I lube the tension rods and/or springs in lug?
I use 3 in 1 oil also. It is clear, and it protects the rod from rust as well. You just need a drop on the end of the rod and you are good to go. I...
15 years agowhat head for MIJ toms..12 &16"
I wouldn't use a diplomat. Try coated Ambs on both sides or try the Aquarian vintage over an Amb.
15 years agoAnyone have any information on this brand?
It's kind of hard to tell from just the one photo, but it looks like a Star made stencil set. Flat tab tom mounts and the lugs, from what I can see o...
15 years agoa New project
Good eye Ralf! You're right, the fade around the bass drum air vent is clearly rectangular. Also, take a look at the floor tom leg mounts. Those ar...
15 years ago