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Maxwell Repro Swivo Cymbal L Arm
Steve Maxwell confirmed my message that the units are chrome plated as with the originals. As far as chrome itself is concerned, and 'L' arms that see...
9 years agoHeads up CL Ad for a set of 1960's Le Boz Drum Set
Kenwood, great score and thanks to to vintagemore2000 for locating them and making the original post. I was really tempted, but decided to wait for th...
9 years agodrum wrap ... anyone ever use PRECISION DRUM ?
I respectfully question if it is all the same vendor, but the names don't all provide the same wrap. Red onyx from Precision is not the same as red on...
9 years agoRogers Drums - Is this finish original?
Never seen nor heard of it, but it might have been a good offering. Looks a bit like Camco 3D moire.
9 years agoThis Stinks!
It has a disclaimer: "The Kit For Sale The kit offered is an original Premier Duroplastic Kit circa 1960 that was purchased directley from Ringo...
9 years agoMaxwell Repro Swivo Cymbal L Arm
I noticed it too Mark. I sent a note inquiring what the plating is. It's not that clear if it's nickel or chrome. Great piece to have for gigging if y...
9 years agoOrigins of cymbal terminology - when did rides enter the game?
I thought the idea of a ride cymbal came from the jazz idiom where that element of the drum set became the principal means of keeping time and driving...
9 years agoDownbeat and Progressive Jazz under Stress
Couldn't resist this demonstration of vintage sounds. These guys are something else and the drum sets they are working on are real beauties. [ame="ht...
9 years agoSimply Stunning Gretsch BOP kit on eBay
That kit is really very cool with the Rogers hardware. Too bad they didn't do that on the floor tom legs and spurs as well. I really like the universa...
9 years agoPrice Check
If it is in really nice shape and solid enough to gig out, it probably is worth $300. However, patience may still bring you an American made set for t...
9 years agoZimgar
FloydZ, that is one cool wrap. I have to say that is the first time I've seen a bass drum used with a resonant, but no batter head. Hmmmm
9 years agoA Wrap is a Wrap
The only reason I don't like those wraps is I don't want my drums to look like a 70's counter top. Kind of like WMP. Reminds me too much of toilet sea...
9 years agoValue of Rogers drum, please
The 3-piece kit is built as a Roy Burns Starlighter. One more knobby and 'L' arm in front of the tom mount and you have a Buddy Rich Celebrity. The la...
9 years agoDrum motherload in florida
I'll take the faded/ginger ale'd Rogers 3-piece Headliner, but only because there's no bass drum stacked on it. I suspect that is the case because it...
9 years ago1972 Gretsch SSB Pro Jazz
Those a both really nice kits. Are the bearing edges different from those found on the round badge drums? Is that the mount used by Slingerland or is...
9 years ago