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Tama Swingstar - Restoration Project
I tried cleaning a Star made badge - it was the blue round one that simply just only says Made In Japan. Using a microfiber cloth with soapy water (Da...
9 years agoUsed Drum Gear from Guitar Center Online..Be Careful!
After rivets, you might actually really end up loving that cymbal. I have some old MIJ ride cymbals (most people know my "MIJ Ride Cymbals" video) tha...
9 years agoHow many snares do you take .......
Bermuda - ".........or an ELO song" I love it! SO TRUE! Some young forum members may not have a clue when they first read this.
9 years agoWere the Japanese Smarter Than Us
Oddball - honestly don't care to debate the whole issue with you (I agree with some of your assertions) - thing is, not sure they all matter. For exam...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Hope those cracks don't grow - because when those are cleaned up - they sure are gorgeous! Can't wait to see them all after you reassemble!
9 years agoRuether Drums
I think that hardware indicates it is from the middle of the 70s. I might want to add though that I flipped a black Maxwin from somebody who told me t...
9 years agoFirst Gig
SO REFRESHING to find more MIJ praises throughout this thread. I just advised a youngin on FB to buy an MIJ (first vintage kit) - adding that I don't...
9 years agoI may have solved my Zim-Gar bass head logo quandry
I think that's a great solution! All you need to do now is install a porthole ;)
9 years agoHow many snares do you take .......
Gig: 2 minimum Studio: as many as you can haul in there, as you never know when inspiration may call for a different snare voice - or you may realize...
9 years agoGrateful
I started a thread about VDF over at DFO. This thread - (a not-so-uncommon sentiment expressed here) is (but one reason) why this site should not ev...
9 years agoZimgar
I have seen some really nice Zim Gars. .....AND I have seen some VERY POORLY made Zim Gar. I was excited to get these Zim Gars but when they arrived -...
9 years agoWhich Wrap
If you are willing to wrap it, why not wrap it in a pearl color? Meanwhile, if I were going for a sparkle, I would go with Gold. It is the one with t...
9 years agoFREE piece of wrap: Red Sparkle 5.5x14 8-lug
I just removed the wrap off an MIJ snare shell I am going to use a different wrap on. It is red sparkle, very small chip / fine sparkle. It was on a s...
9 years agoSonor vintage snarewires
I flipped a wire set from a 60s D471 (I think that model is correct) that looked just like these but the plastic ends were black.
9 years agoRogers R-380 legs (First Generation/Oval Badge)
From cn679...
9 years ago