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What should I build?
We all thank the Purdie Shuffler for his heads up regarding the 6 1/2 x 14 NOS Slingerlands on the Ebay. I got the 6 1/2 and the Gretsch 5 by 14. The...
13 years agoLoudest shells
From fishwaltz...
13 years agoCracked Screw in Lug Casing
Hey guys. When my first Rogers beavertail lugs would strip out. I would throw them away. I know, I was young. Bad idea. Then I learned about re-tappin...
13 years ago1970s Beverley 21 snare
Nice, Where and when did it come from? Never heard of the Beverley. SA
13 years agoGreen glass drums
New lighting system and lenses. green glass illuminated drums. still with clear heads. I know. I like it. SA
13 years agobreather hole placement
I recently spoke to a rep for popular drum company. They put their vent holes at the nodal point on the shell. That means like about 1 1/2 to 2" down...
13 years agoFighting burnout...
Great advice Purdie Shuffler. You have insight close to that of the great philosopher, "Porgie Tierbiter". All band relationships are tough. Mine is w...
13 years ago1964/66 Rogers 'Beavertail' Mardi Gras Holiday
At first I thought it was Zappa. Then I checked.....Firesign Theatre!! I listened to them and laughed my *** off, when I was 16....... wow. BTW this i...
13 years agoDuplex De Luxe Spirit of St. Louis
I have never before seen one. Nice. Is it an early version of a free floating shell? SA
13 years agoStaccato Kit For Sale
There are many human anatomical similarities inherent in the shell designs that might bother me when I was seeing the kit from out front. The toms sor...
13 years agoBlack Beauty - Bucket List Drum
Oh My g. That is the best one. Beautiful. A work of art, truly. Dare I ask how much? ballpark ? maybe? SA
13 years agoRedo on Fiberglass Pearl Snare 5.5x16
[QUOTE=bunnyman;142181]Interesting stuff!!!! Thanks B-man Good info. You sound very knowledgeable regarding these chemical like products. Perhaps a c...
13 years agoRedo on Fiberglass Pearl Snare 5.5x16
I learned things doing this one. 1.Do not layer up tinted polyester resin as a color coat on a shell. This naked shell had a tone when struck with a k...
13 years ago5.5x16 Pearl Snare
From green glass drum...
13 years ago5.5x16 Pearl Snare
Blaemire?,,,,,,,,,,,No Greenish, translucent, Large? yes Color was my first attempt at tinting fiberglass resin. Some air pockets and white marks vis...
13 years ago