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My "new" Slingy 14x14 FT!
Lookin' good out there on the Sunny Coast Mark. Congrats on the find. Nice light and good sounding drums. You'll be able to lug those to the gigs with...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
Gretsch "Bop" and Slingerland 1N from Vintage Drum Guide catalog cuts.
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
PSS - vintagemore2000, I checked out the Vintage Drum Guide catalog section and did see the 1N kit you referred to. I think I would like that in the...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
PS - John, that Gretsch kit is fabulous looking. Is it all original, and if so, where did you find that and how long have you had it? Looks like somet...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
I was inquiring in part because I put together a set from loners to use this spring and possibly leave with this band for future use. They came out pr...
10 years agoNew Years Eve Party
I suppose they thought they needed to tame the flames a bit. Hmmm, might be a good name for a band - Tame the Flame. No, can't do that without steppin...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
I'm curious if many of you prefer the 20,13,16 configuration, and if so, what advantages do you find over other set-ups? It seems quite a few of these...
10 years ago1960's Stewart (MIJ) Wrap?
I've only had one set of Stewart drums, which had a wrap similar to blue onyx and in the jazz sizes 20,12,14 with a matching snare. It was a very well...
10 years agoDrum Sets in the Film Jersey Boys
I think Salty 1322 is correct that the Four Seasons used hired drummers for the most part, although later on when they were in the era of their tune L...
10 years agoDrum Sets in the Film Jersey Boys
I had the opportunity to watch the film Jersey Boys on a flight back to the US late last week. Quite a few vintage sets on display. Of interest to me...
10 years agoRogers Red Onyx bass and tom!
I think you got the math wrong because they sold for more than they were offered to VFD guys. A complete set is often worth more than loners, partic...
10 years agoMy new Leedy Broadway - A philosophical question
One way to look at restoration from a philosophical point of view this: Does anyone else have a better example of that drum, or even more to the point...
10 years agoBuddy Rich
Tommyp - Will be cool to see that vid if the filming comes to pass. Johnyringo - So, other than us, "Only your hairdresser knows."
10 years agoBuddy Rich
JohnnyRingo! 9 years old when you first heard the Beatles. How the heck are you reeling in the years? Man, you look way younger than that. I was 10, a...
10 years agoBuddy Rich
Cool vids Tommy! I have too laugh too, because Fly Me to the Moon was on our set list this year. List is all over the place, but i enjoyed that one an...
10 years ago