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Can Someone School Me on Late 60s Premier?
I have played a few 60's era Prems and Olympics and actually changed heads on a couple,I was impressed across the board with the quality,but I think t...
9 years agoFeedback on cymbal set up I put togeather
In the past,the German/ European makers ( Paiste/Meinl) made cymbals that were brighter and more focused than than the turkish style makers. Sabian a...
9 years agoRogers Dayton Holiday
Just curious, I know you're always looking for a kit with a 22" bass drum, but always seem to trade for a kit with a 20" bass drum, why? _____________...
9 years agoLudwig vs. DW
nice playing. From what I have heard,Collector series drums are great tha t low rumble ,as are vintage ludwigs,so i...
9 years agoopinions on substitute hoops for 12" teardrop tom.
A shame not to play the drum,in the the U.S, there are plenty of MIJ kits with Slingerland look alike stick saver hoops that are cheap,I would get s...
9 years ago1970 Ludwig Kit
Look to be 3 ply clear int blue and oval badge started 69 3 ply era finished 1976 bd spurs look original tom holder is not original,if there are extra...
9 years agoFeedback on cymbal set up I put togeather
Nice collection there,you def have the bright/glassy arena covered. I assume you like the Euro type sound.Even the non paiste cymbals you have are on...
9 years agoVintage Rare set 5 Star Super Zyn 14"Hi-Hats
Those look great,the lathing is interesting.Never seen any in person.
9 years agojumping ship to Rogers
To the OP,yes the B+B lugs are much less sturdy and in the states prices reflect that.Since you want a sturdy gigging kit without hardware issues Rog...
9 years agoPhotos from an unpublished 1980-81 ludwig catalog
I knew that Ludwig offered Die casts in a cast at sometime,now I know when.They are distinctive looking.I wonder if they are still offered. The poste...
9 years agoLudwig Vistalite Smoke Project
Nice job on the resto,I don't think I have ever seen a 20" vistalite BD, never seen a vista with fold up spurs either,makes sense,less drilling on a...
9 years agoWhat are late 70's-early 80's 22" A's going for ON AVERAGE?
All things being equal heavier more mass equals lower pitch,look at the profile of the one you think is germanic,the ones I have seen have been lower...
9 years agoEarly Sakae?
I would like to see those hoops from different vantage points,I imagine they would totally choke those light softwood MIJ shells.
9 years agoSonor S Classic Maple - need help
As I remember they were an intermediate kit,I think Chinese made,I played a backline kit,and got to hear them out front also,and they were a nice soun...
9 years agoCadeson Aluminum Snare Drum
I saw Cadeson drums in an independent shop in the late 90's,they had a lower line,similar to pearl exports,and a professional line,the shop had a 6 pi...
10 years ago