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HELP is it an avedis pre new beat hi hat from early 60's??
My understanding is that the weight ratio for New Beats is 2/3 - for example 800/1200. That being said - I have seen and heard some VERY good Vintage...
10 years agoAluminum Snare shells any MIJ?
From Ralf...
10 years agoPreview to my Star restore Thread
From vyacheslav...
10 years agoBUN snare drum/case
Thanks for setting the record straight, Bun.
10 years agoAluminum Snare shells any MIJ?
Of course I am familiar with the Slingerland aluminum snare from the 60s on up. Wonder which would be better, that or an Acrolite? Both about the sa...
10 years agoShow off your RIDE Cymbals!
So, I got a ride cymbal in....wanted to shoot a demo, but then thought I should shoot it along with some other cymbals for comparison. THEN, I got the...
10 years agoBUN snare drum/case
Ok - might be along-shot, but you never know. Bun - I know you will read this......shed some light if you can. This reminds me of a story I can te...
10 years agoAluminum Snare shells any MIJ?
I have and have had several MIJ steel shelled snares.....but someday will be adding an Acrolite (or one of those Supralites!). What I am wondering, i...
10 years agoSTAR Owners Look Here!
Finally the site is back up (technical difficulties today) - now I will share this here as well (already over to DFO) I have no desire to build a who...
10 years agoFirst Drum set
My first kit (still have it) was a Pearl-made Dixie, Charcoal Pearl with matching snare. Back in the 90s I bought and played a Premier XPK. At the tim...
10 years agoCrest Deluxe BDP 4 piece - early MIJ
Hey cn679 - What ever happened to this snare drum? You ever get it repaired? Read this thread as part of a BDP search - and it really has me wondering...
10 years agoQuietest drumheads?
How about those Aquarians with the foam built in? Iam talking about the ones for the toms (not just Superkicks)
10 years agoWarning: Completely Off-Topic
WOW! I 2nd that - the best post I have ever read on this (or any) forum! My Dad died of Liver cancer over 20 years ago - so this brings much happiness...
10 years agoCracked cymbals
Eric - not a cymbal repair expert. But for 40 bucs - ya can't go wrong for those.....top is a bit heavy - but these are close to the New Beats - could...
10 years agoCoronet
Yeah, that's pretty bad. Kenwood is the first person that comes to mind. Mickey777 is the next. You see, someone will have to find some wrap to repair...
10 years ago