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Supraphonic chrome care?
I just now finished polishing my 70's Ludwig Super Sensitive shell with Mother's Chrome Polish. Just about all good polishes will leave a protective c...
14 years agoVintage Rogers wrap question
Yes, Rogers "Sparkle" finishes were all Glass Glitter, with shards of glass embedded into the substrate. An excellent comparison between sparkle and g...
14 years agoTension Rods?
From MIKEY777...
14 years agoOpinions on a Rogers Snare
Hi Purdie! Thanks for the compliments on the how shiny it is! It's a beauty for sure and goes with my 1967 Headliner kit. These COB Powertone snare dr...
14 years agoWhat did my early 70's Ludwig kit start out as?
A great looking kit! Looking at the 1973 catalog, there's nothing that remotely looks like this in a cataloged kit. Really seems like it was a custom...
14 years agoGet your Heart checked!!
Hi Jonni! I think I speak for the majority of forum members by wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you're doing well. I'm 57 and have had one "ream...
14 years agoOpinions on the Steve Maxwell Rail Consolette
From souldrums...
14 years agoTension Rods?
My three prized vintage kits... 1967 Rogers Headliner, 1967 Slingerland 4N and 1970-71 Ludwig Super Classic all have correct tension rods and washers....
14 years ago77-78 Slingerland Jupiter Outfit
Hi DocMatrix... and welcome to the forum!Welcome Fun to reminisce, isn't it?!! A very cool kit in its time. When it comes to value, the sad truth is...
14 years agoOpinions on a Rogers Snare
Here's my Cleveland-tagged COB Powertone, tipping the scale at 9 pounds and one half ounce! The scale is a Pitney Bowes that is accurately calibrated...
14 years agoSonor 1964 Teardrop Drums
Beautiful! I always liked those offset lugs on the rack tom. Cool1
14 years ago60's Slingerland consolette help
From rraposo...
14 years ago60's Slingerland consolette help
I doubt that Maxwell's spade rod will fit your consolette ratchet. It appears to be an add-on MIJ unit with a much wider arc than the Slingerland part...
14 years agoOpinions on the Steve Maxwell Rail Consolette
I feel the Maxwell Rail Consolette is pretty darn good! Here are pictures showing it on my 1967 Slingerland kit. For purely cosmetic reasons, I replac...
14 years agoClean Star Kit
A cool kit! The color is Peacock Pearl. I've got a matching snare drum that wears the Lido Supreme badge. A wonderful color to look at!
14 years ago