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60's Sonor Teardrop’s
Very nice kit! I think the color is White Oyster - or that's what I call it...
6 years ago"Guilty Pleasure" Cymbals
NS12 Amati 20" ride. It's pretty thin and all bent and dented. Very trashy and dry, quick decay and thunderous crash. To my ears it's as good a jazz r...
6 years agoDrum Companies and Their Worst Ideas
From Acrolite Acolyte...
6 years agoWhat the hell is the origin of this? (18" Crescent)
The iconic domes of Kremlin in Moscow are supposed to represent the turbans of defeated Turkish sultans. So they are deliberately kinda middle-eastern...
6 years agoIntroduction and my BELOVED new maple kit!
So nice to see your joy, mate! I'm happy for ya! Play them, enjoy them, best of luck with the band! Congratulations on getting your dream kit!
6 years agoTips for vintage gear in San Francisco?
Hi, I am in San Francisco for a few days, in the Forest Hill area. Can anyone give me any tips where to look for vintage gear? Especially cymbals. Th...
6 years agoear plugs
From TheElectricCompany...
7 years ago1961/62 Slingerland Modern Jazz in Capri Pearl
Coolest and hippest!
7 years agoOld Man Rant: Something I hope never happens to drums.
From BEC...
7 years agoWhat am I getting?
Saw this listed as a "19" Zildjian ride" for a very good price, so, although I'm on a lookout for a larger ride, I pulled the trigger, thinking that I...
7 years agoFOR SALE: Vintage Sonor Teardrop (1965-1966) in fantastic condition
That's an amazing price for a superb kit!
7 years agoAnother Italian made "B 20 by Sabian"
Cool, never heard of these! Looks very A-like.
7 years agoAncient Kauri shell
From NoBass...
7 years agoKit ID?
The snare is a 1990s/2000s Indonesia-made Yamaha. Actually a very nice drum, I have it and love the sound. As for the kit, I have no idea. Looks Europ...
7 years agoDjembes Are Taking Over!
My very first drum was a djembe. It's a nice thing, very versatile and easy to play. These days, however, if I wanted something portable, I'd go for a...
7 years ago