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What's My Rogers?
From jkconnolly...
8 years agoSinatra at the Sands/The Sounds of Frank
Wow, what a show it will be...and with YOU on drums! If only I was closer! -Mark
8 years agoDid Slingerland ever offer 14x14 with 16x16?
Hi bdp! And Welcome to the forum! You are correct that there are no CATALOGED kits showing both size toms. However, that does not mean it did not exi...
8 years agoWhat's My Rogers?
Hello jkconnolly...and Welcome to the forum! The one picture of the tom, showing the reinforcing hoop, is the key here. The XP-8 shells had no re-ring...
8 years agoHere we go.... Show us your restored/ re-wraped drums
Hey Purdie! Great looking kits! About your Ludwig kit, I believe the finish is Capri Pearl, not Mardi Gras. -Mark
8 years agoQuestion about Ludwig Super Classic Lugs and Mounts
I've had quite a few vintage Ludwig 60's kits over the years and not a single one ever had any gaskets under the lugs or brackets on any of the drums....
8 years agoHere we go.... Show us your restored/ re-wraped drums
Here are 2 kits I wrapped. The first was a 3pc Sound Percussion kit I found at a thrift store for $25! Wrapped it in Abalone Pearl from Jammin Sam. Al...
8 years ago'70 Ludwig Black Panther w/Double 20" Virgin Kicks
Seeing that the seller is a retail music store, I can understand the asking price. However, the reality is that the kit is way overpriced and the stor...
8 years agoRogers Drums and Jazz
Great video! Louis' left hand technique is amazing! And, yes, Rogers modern edges made those drums sing at higher tuning. Thanks for posting! -Mark
8 years agoLudwig Black Beauty snare drum question
Nice drum...especially with the interior badge around the grommet! Should you decide to install a muffler, instead of just screws, the new mufflers fr...
8 years agoWTB Ludwig Stainless Steel 8" and 10" concert toms
Like grantro mentioned, these sizes are fairly rare...just like hen's teeth! Not saying you'll never find them, but not sure that I'd hold my breath,...
8 years ago70's Slingerland Throwoff Knob
From longjohn...
8 years ago1960 Slingerland set
Hi Jeffrey! Welcome to the forum! Just the fact that both your toms have those stamps tells me they are Slingerland...even without pictures. Easiest...
8 years ago70's Slingerland Throwoff Knob
Also forgot to mention that, besides the shaft and knob, you'll also need the pressure washer that mounts on the inside of the body. This link shoul...
8 years ago70's Slingerland Throwoff Knob
This issue has been discussed many times on the forum. Bottom line is that once the knob comes off, it usually won't go back on and stay on. I've repa...
8 years ago