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The BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
tnsquint - know before you buy one - that whatever ply-up you get, it can be made to sound very good. The difference is that the pre-67 thin shells (w...
11 years agoThe BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
I am at a friend's place right now. He has an unbadged Star kit wrapped in Red Pearl. This is post 67 as it has the thicker shells and the gray paint...
11 years agoTosco hats
This may seem obvious by now - i just want to confirm that i have some italian made cb700 (tosco) that have the red ink on it (indicating type and siz...
11 years agoQuick help - Luddy tension rod threading
Thanks Mike. It was 12/24 - sending that to him. He will call me when he gets it - will see if it is thrashed - will let you know if we need a new ins...
11 years agoZildjian 18" ride
Hi Robyn, all.... Just an FYI - it was like that when I got it. It may have been a field cymbal in a previous life? John
11 years agoWallpaper and lacquer - seriously......
More Pics - and also the Root Beer Swirl arrival. Notice the wood hoops in the corner. Lovin' these already!..... as I know how amazing they are going...
11 years agoWallpaper and lacquer - seriously......
EUREKA! The aforementioned Silk (vinyl) wallpaper (Green/Pink/Antique White) arrived today - on all days - my Birthday :) This stuff is going to work...
11 years agoNow that's a color wrap I have not seen before
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221410622523&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Don't believe this strainer if original. Sceptical of th...
11 years agoMIJ stencil v.1 "Custum" red sparkle set
I would not recommend any steel wool on this kit - with only one exception: threads - which can also be cleaned with a wire brush. Steel wool, no ma...
11 years agoMIJ Pearl cymbals from the 80s
Those are specifically the WILD series. My hats (and other CX-900s I have seen) were MIJ (ink stamped on the cymbal). It is intriguing as I believe th...
11 years agoQuick help - Luddy tension rod threading
I was visiting a friend a couple weeks ago - who shared that his son had found this snare drum in the trash at the university. When he showed it to me...
11 years agoThe BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
Thanks Philip (I think I have that name right?) Folks, our Mutant friend has alot of experience with these shells. He has grown a business with them...
11 years agoThe BOOMING Resonance of the 3ply MIJ Luan
Thanks for the feedback, guys. Just trying to share how great the MIJ stuff can sound. I tune to the shells, same tension top and bottom, and then use...
11 years agoRogers R-380 Kit
Run don't walk. The introduction of this series was historic in the course of drum history. Love them/hate them - don't matter - those represents not...
11 years agoBathroom Reno With Drummers In Mind
Where is that? In a home, business, drum factory? Music store? I would have used a kit with chrome hardware. It also could be improved by using the t...
11 years ago