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1964 Gretsch RB bop kit
It is interesting that you note the "upside down and backwards" aspect of hanging the tom. In the era just slightly later than 64, in which I was begi...
9 years agoA FIBES bop kit...
Go figure, I thought that was just a really small stage. :) Fibes kit is overly cool. Interesting to find out they were still producing in the late 9...
9 years ago1966 Slingerland Modern Jazz Outfit Gold Sparkle
Those smaller Slingerland or Leedy kits are very much undervalued. I had a nice Leedy in the same configuration and with a matching snare. It is one o...
9 years agoRogers Blue Onyx
Some of you Craigslist game hunters from the Boston region might find this one worth the trip to Keene, NH: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/for/5329...
9 years agoLaBoz kit in Blue Marine Pearl
Not sure, but I think you will find that Laboz set was purchased in the same location that I bought my first drum set, which was Lechmere Sales. Mine...
9 years ago1968/69 Rogers R360 COS DEMO
Great demo on that snare drum Tommy, and it supports my view (a bit criticized last time I mentioned it) that the man on the seat is the key element...
9 years agoFranco Dal Monego
Great skill takes from those drums everything they have to offer. I am convinced that he could bring you every bit as good a sound, though possibly a...
9 years ago1959 Ludwig 12,14,18 Bop Kit
Super looking set-up and nice work pulling it back together. The initials are really something too.
9 years ago1966 Leedy Shelly Manne Outfit #11 in Champagne Sparkle Pearl.
Beautiful and will have a great classic sound. Love the brass hoops!
9 years agoSaid Goodbye to my Dad today... just some cathartic sharing.
It sure seems that there was and is a musical household there, what with the drums, sax, guitar cases, piano and old time radio. I'd guess he must hav...
9 years ago1967 Gretsch Round Badge Bop
So your point is that it fits on the world's smallest stage? :) Gorgeous. I'll bet Gretsch would like to have that one back for their museum.
9 years agoKeyholing Question
If the key hole width is less than the diameter of the sacrificial nylon tube that is usually covering the threads wing nut threads at the top of the...
9 years agoRogers Mounts
Oh, and the mount is a Knobby mount.
9 years agoRogers Mounts
Be careful of your terms Johnny, now that you're a confirmed Rogers fanatic. That's Swiv-o-matic. :)
9 years agoPremier Oyster
Nice set-up. A lot to keep one busy there. Ginger Baker would like that.
9 years ago