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Help with TROMSAset ID!!!
The lugs on those drums say 1969/70, you can see that in their catalogue: http://home.arcor.de/pfaue/tromsa/katalog/kat69/kat69.htm You should check...
11 years agoSupra parts question
So I've been trying to find parts for my 1966 Keystone Supra, you guys saw the shell a while ago (the post about some pitting problems). I'd like to t...
11 years agoWhat colour
Is that an aluminium badge?? I was salivating before, now I'm drooling :) The description of finishes I've seen for drums of that era is a combinatio...
11 years agodamaged trixon speedfire project
I don't know about a kit in that condition, to be honest - how easy would it be to restore it?? Can you actually inspect the kit and have a close look...
11 years agoPearl Jupiter snare clean-up
Looks very cool - and a good job you did with the cleaning :) I guess the only way to find out is to use it?? Maybe have a 2nd snare somewhere, just t...
11 years agoPremier Royal Ace Snare
I have a couple of hoops around, I'll check and see. Now the wires... those are very hard to get, at least the originals. I think Puresound makes a si...
11 years agoAs you check into the "new" old forum
Much, much better :) By the way, let me take this opportunity to say a huge 'thanks' to you guys for your efforts - and I feel that even this word is...
11 years agoPearl Bass Drum Identification needed
The one on top is the logo of the tom mount, not the badge of the shell. I'm guessing late 1970s - early 1980s. How about the inside of the drum?? Can...
11 years agoAnother Supra question
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Since I'm interested in playability first and foremost, I guess that's good news. The price paid was just for the sh...
11 years agoAnother Supra question
More pics. The bottom bearing edge isn't damaged all-round, I'd say about 2/3 of it are fine. Top is good.
11 years agoAnother Supra question
Recently bought, looks like the real thing. Probably a 1966, can't read the stamp very well. Unfortunately, I didn't calculate shipping and import cha...
11 years agoa word to all you young guys from an old guy......
Well, I'm a new guy by VDF standards :) and I thank you for your welcome. And by the way, as a new guy, I should probably introduce myself: I'm Alex,...
11 years ago3 Ply Shells...What Should I know?
For me, there's no 'best' or 'worst' option, it all comes down to what sounds good to you. I think most of us would be familiar with some basic facts...
11 years agoIdentifying a Sonor snare
That explains it... OK, thanks guys :)
11 years agoIdentifying a Sonor snare
Now could someone tell me what the hell this is?? It's listed either as a Champion or as a Super Champion snare, but I can't find it in the catalogs....
11 years ago