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Tama King Beat Steel Snares - Consistent?
Here's another picture showing all the parts removed for detailing. -Mark
9 years agoTama King Beat Steel Snares - Consistent?
Forgot to mention that the cracking/breaking lug issues were for those on the 6.5" deep shell. I never had any breakage issues with my 5x14 Superstar...
9 years agoTama King Beat Steel Snares - Consistent?
Well-made snare drums! I've got one in VG+ condition that I'd be willing to part with. It just sits in a box in the closet and could use a new home! I...
9 years ago18" Slingerland root beer sparkle
Bass drum or floor tom? As to "root beer sparkle", there is no such color. It's actually faded black sparkle. -Mark
9 years agoSan Francisco Drum Co.?
Here's their website, so they are probably still around! http://www.sfdrumco.com/ -Mark
9 years agoAnyone know who made these FT legs?
Both my 14" and 16" floor toms, 1967, have original straight legs, but use the 590 shell mount bracket with large T screw.
9 years agoMIJ snare ID??
The strainer is just one of dozens of designs that were incorporated into MIJ snare drums. I've got a snare drum with the same strainer and lugs. It's...
9 years agoAnyone know who made these FT legs?
Forgot to ask...what's the length of the legs? -Mark
9 years agoAnyone know who made these FT legs?
While the upper knurled section, with groove, is definitely Slingerland, I've never seen straight legs that looked like this. I've got a 1967 Slingerl...
9 years agoMy Yamaha 70's kit. Info needed.
Your kit is a beauty! These are the same shells and mufflers that Yamaha used for the Rogers R-360 kits in 1968. Enjoy your kit! -Mark
9 years agoJust plain greed?
I need to vent about John Stebal, of Stebal Drums. I recently purchased a very nice 1961 Ludwig Super Classic snare drum and posted pictures for every...
9 years agoLudwig Spurlok hi-hat Question
What are the chances that an air lock is developing between the cymbals? While remote, it's possible for the top cymbal to pick up the bottom cymbal....
9 years agoLOL Wanted Slind Zoomatic knob
Finding just the knob will be very difficult. Once they come off, they normally do not go back on. You're better off finding a large muffler knob, sli...
9 years agoCannon 6 1/2"x14" Maple
Vibes! Your drum is looking good! Glad I was able to help. -Mark
9 years agoMid 70's Ludwig Vistalites
Your Vistalites look great! Congrats on a beautiful job! -Mark
9 years ago