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Pearl "President" Jupiter Snare '69/'70
I question the dating on that lug. Not sure those showed up until the early even mid 70s. Experts will surely chime in. John
12 years agoDoes this Slingy seem off?
Need more info and more pics.
12 years agoBlack label Paiste 2002 24" Ride
Isn't that Alex VH's ride? Hey....I'll issue my guess--- you have a whole set of 505s but you want this big bad boy with 'em. John
12 years agoNew Stars Before Rehab
Good deal on the Zilcos! I have never even seen any of those in person. I might be interested in the larger of the other 2 cymbals. Let me know if you...
12 years agoNew Stars Before Rehab
As far as I can tell - it looks identical - and if it is not, it could possible be detected by some good photos of the lugs. Looking through the vent...
12 years agoStands affecting Cymbal Sound
I'll play moderator - So can it be concluded that the degree to which cymbal stands vibrate (thus theoretically be related and interact with the vib...
12 years agoWhat Song and Drummer Inspires You?
Phil Ehart - "Incomudro - Hymn to the Atman" off Song For America, track 6 - very well done. Though they are a tad dated now, those drums sound amazin...
12 years agoNew Stars Before Rehab
The shape of the mounting bracket on the tom (vs. the 13) and also a close-up of the lug may be able to confirm it is Star and not Pearl. Then again -...
12 years agoStands affecting Cymbal Sound
I have never seen a Manufacturer claim such effects that stands have on cymbal sounds.....and I understand that the new Luddy HW features feet that ar...
12 years agoStands affecting Cymbal Sound
WHAT????? We are going to get to the bottom of this! Reading on the recent Vintage Zildjian Recommendations thread http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/...
12 years agoNaked Slingers Natural Slingerland kit
I just stumbled across this. I can't remember who it was that was looking for these (someone on here I am pretty sure).....wanted to make sure they...
12 years agoDating Tama Superstar Kit
WARNING: If this kit is being sold by KIRK (a well known CL seller) in Detroit area - I think in like Romulus or Wayne or Dearborn or somthing like t...
12 years agoSTAR drums: new website coming soon
Wow - Ralf - great site. You can feel a sense of its being pregnant with possibility - as surely it will development even more over time. At the same...
12 years agoFactory UNCUT slingy bearing edge-Unbelieveable!
Hey guys, remember Nuedg or however it is spelled? This may be a case that it screaming for this product and may be seen as a Godsend. John
12 years agoRoyal Star 1414 floor tom
WHAT?!?!?! You mean the different color(s) on the outer play is in fact a missing outer ply? You didn't want to try to fix the 'line' by filling it or...
12 years ago