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Now that's a color wrap I have not seen before
Nice looking snare :) The wrap is very similar to Tiger wrap or Leopard wrap used by Sonor in the 1960s - I've also seen Mercury drums in something s...
11 years agoMy new Mastercraft snare :)
Ah well, then I was misinformed :) I was told that the shell on those is about 3mm - not difficult to believe, it's a heavy snare after all. My estima...
11 years agoAn interesting Premier Snare
A great find Andrew - and in great shape too. Actually, it looks like the Cosmic 21 in every respect except the badge. Here's an old pic of mine, you'...
11 years agoMy new Mastercraft snare :)
Yes, I believe it is seamless :) It sounds really good, lots of attack and presence - as you would expect from a 3mm-thick steel shell. Alex
11 years agoMy new Mastercraft snare :)
Someone told me that the rubber tip on the strainer lever is a giveaway - mid to late 1980s. So I found what I was looking for in the Japanese catalog...
11 years agoThe BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
Yeah, the whole kit actually sounds really good - much better than I expected. I think it's time I invested in some MIJ stuff... Jump For Joy Thanks...
11 years agoMy new Mastercraft snare :)
Just arrived, needs a little bit of attention. Apart from some light pitting on the hoops, it looks very good. What puzzles me is the fact that there'...
11 years agoSnare collection so far
Great snares all of them - I would personally kill to have the ones on either side :) but I'm working my way there... Thanks for sharing man, one of...
11 years agoNeed to identify and find part for old Japan kit
From Ralf...
11 years agoHelp identify this Trixon set please
Amazing drums!! Enjoy them thoroughly :) Alex
11 years agoNeed to identify and find part for old Japan kit
The hardware on the drums (except one) say 'Star' (pre-Tama), I'm guessing mid-1960s or so. As to where to get parts... no clue :) Alex
11 years agoGladstone!
Simply beautiful. As in 'no words can describe it anyway'... :) Alex
11 years agoHelp identify this Trixon set please
Can't really see the link, but is it this one?? Alex
11 years agoMIJ Satin Blue Wrap
There was one among us who had difficulty cleaning/restoring a Satin Blue MIJ set a while ago. Well, perhaps here's the answer: [ame]http://www.ebay....
11 years ago1960-63 Premier Royal Ace Snare Drum
Thanks for the info guys. Yeah, Nick Hopkins is on my list here, I'll try to avoid e-bay, I've seen insane prices for those wires at times. I suppose...
11 years ago