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You started playing drums because of whom?
Memory is a bit vague, but I'm going to say from '63 to '70 or so, corresponding to ages 11 through 18, it was these guys one by one: Dennis Wilson,...
9 years agoIs this Rogers Snare Bridge Correct for this Drum
When you see a cutaway in a casting that doesn't appear to have a function, it is often related to the means of extracting it from the mold. It's abse...
9 years agoSlingerland vintage 1964 sparkle kit offer! -> need help
I don't see badges on the 13's. Do both 13's have a badge, and is it the same as what is on the bass and floor? As to color, it would appear to have b...
9 years agoTacton Set scored!
I take it from the name Tacton Schlagzeugkombination Modell III, thes.e drums were manufactured in Germany. Interesting that you not only located the...
9 years agoDrums Louie Bellson is Playing
Now that will be one heavy snare drum with the REMO shell and the cast hoops and all.
9 years agoCymbal arms and cymbals
Sizes Chrislehberger.
9 years agoSlingerland Modern Solo, 2-N, color...
Wow Mark, 1000's of Slingerland photos. That is a collection in and of itself. Think how much less room that takes up over real drums!! And, low and b...
9 years agoludwig stainless steel
Lends new meaning to the expression, nice cans, and you sure could steel the show with those. I'm used to seeing single headed toms. This may be the...
9 years agoLudwig Standard Lemon Strata
Great wrap and nice looking kit. Are the Classic lugs original to this Standard set-up?
9 years agoDrums Louie Bellson is Playing
K.O. I've lifted those later model Remos, and you are right-on. They are very heavy. I've not played any, but would be put off by the weight before e...
9 years agoDrums Louie Bellson is Playing
Thanks pgm554. They look nasty, but it does tend to support my general position that a good drummer can make just about anything sound pretty good. My...
9 years agoDrums Louie Bellson is Playing
Can anyone identify the drums Louie Bellson is playing here. It was some time back because he was relatively young at the time - maybe late 50's. Tha...
9 years agoRogers 1961 Double Floortom B&B Set - Complete
Gorgeous kit Martin. Must be a hard one to sell off. Good luck, but I'd surprised if someone on your side doesn't want it and that would avoid the ris...
9 years agoWhat is your favorite drum badge?
Wow, just fired off. Was about to thank macr0w for the Gretsch badge pictures.
9 years agoWhat is your favorite drum badge?
I'm a Rogers guy overall, but I have liked all the Gretsch badges from round thru stop sign and square. Something very clean about their designs. Than...
9 years ago