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Gene Krupa in NY
Hi Ian, Yes, Gene was a Slingerland endorser and was featured on the cover of Slingerland catalogs through the 60's. My very first catalog, from 1968...
11 years ago70's Ludwig rail memory lock
Hi Sully! Here's what you need... [ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/321515552569?lpid=82[/ame] Mark
11 years agoIt seems the price of avocados has gone up!
I also saw this kit. While it is a rare color, I'm not really feeling they are worth the asking price. I guess it only takes one person who just has t...
11 years agoLudwig P83 strainer screws/nuts bolts
Hi Brendan! I'm currently doing a complete cleaning on my 1970 Supraphonic, which has the original P85 and mounting hardware. The screws are 6-32 x 1...
11 years agoLooking for Star Peacock Pearl wrap
Hi there! Just received a PM from both you and Ralf about this color. I've attached some pictures of my Lido Supreme snare drum, wrapped in original...
11 years ago70's era North with SYNARE
Wow! Talk about a time warp. Very cool. Thanks for sharing! Mark
11 years agoBehind every vintage drum collector
My girlfriend totally supports my addiction! In fact, it was her decision to make a "drum room" at her house! Currently, we have over 30 snare drums o...
11 years agoPearl BLX owners?
I have Pear catalogs showing the original MLX and BLX drums. Excellent build quality! Always liked Sequoia Red! Mark
11 years agoWTB - (3) Late 70`s Ludwig Mufflers for Toms
Your best bet is eBay. Just keep checking. The style and condition you want will be out there! Mark
11 years agoWTB - (3) Late 70`s Ludwig Mufflers for Toms
A few questions... Are you looking for the style with the knob above or below the mounting screw? Late 70's mufflers had the knob below the mounting s...
11 years agoslingerland super sound king dual strainers
Which version are you looking for? Next, this is going to be an incredibly difficult piece to find. I had an early 70's SSK and, in all honesty, it ju...
11 years agoLooking for Slingerland Snap-On pedal
Hey Mike! This is exactly what you need... [ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/281422283513?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/ame...
11 years agoMy new bass drum logo
I was really stumped by "Lauan", as I was always under the impression it was spelled "luan". Turns out both are correct. Learned something new! Mark
11 years agoIs this really a Shelbyville Slingerland?
I've seen many Slingerland grommets that look like yours. No issues here. The reinforcement hoops are oak, not maple, indicating Shelbyville. A nice s...
11 years agoCorrect Ludwig part number for Acrolite muffler needed
Basically, it's the same muffler as used with the Classic series of drums, but with the style of knob also used on the Standard series from 1968-72. Y...
11 years ago