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Sonor Teardrop Era Tom mount
It's for a 1969-70-71 Teardrop set. So it's one of the 6 ply/Made In Germany badge later ones. So I'm assuming the tom arms for the 3 ply/early 60s te...
9 years agoSonor Teardrop Era Tom mount
The Tom Arm actually, not the mount itself. Send me a DM if available. Single arm only. Thanks.
9 years agoSlingerland vs. Ludwig
I'll echo what others have said about Ludwig and Gretsch still being around and the mystique and rarity of Camco have helped push them along. And Roge...
9 years agoDating this Chrome Premier Snare?
So I ended up getting it for $40. It's a steal for a player's drum. You guys were right: it was a WFL throw and butt plate. The back plate of the butt...
9 years agoDating this Chrome Premier Snare?
Since I'm surely using this as a player's drum, part of me hopes the strainer isn't original. Showed the pic to a friend and he said it may actually b...
9 years agoDating this Chrome Premier Snare?
Haven't had a chance to see it in person, it's all from a photo for now. I'm going Tuesday to check it out.
9 years agoDating this Chrome Premier Snare?
Thanks for the help everyone. He doesn't seem to want to get rich off the thing and it's a "make an offer" situation. What do you think is a fair offe...
9 years agoDating this Chrome Premier Snare?
This snare is for sale locally and there's only one picture of it (and upside down, nonetheless). I don't know much about Premier metal snares, but th...
9 years agoWTB: Sonor Coated 20" BD Head (Teardrop Era)
On the hunt for a 20" coated bass drum head with the late 60s - early 70s Sonor mallet logo on it. They were made by Evans I believe. Just need one fo...
9 years agoSlingerland Steel Snares
Are these 70s chrome Slingerland snares (Festivals?) with rapid strainers and no lines all steel? YouTube is no real barometer for sound, but judging...
9 years agoSonor D-454 Snare?
From OddBall...
9 years agoSonor D-454 Snare?
I'm buying an old 6 ply Sonor teardrop set and was wondering about their snare drums from the same era (or a bit later). I see D-444, D-426, but mainl...
9 years ago3 Ply vs 6 Ply Teardrops?
Got it. I had a thread here about 60s Premiers awhile back. Not the mahogany shells, the earlier ones from the mid-late 60s. How do those compare with...
9 years ago3 Ply vs 6 Ply Teardrops?
So one of my biggest regrets is selling my old Sonor Teardrop set awhile back. It was a later one, with a "Made In Germany" badge. Early '70s, I think...
9 years agoFor Sale: Gretsch WMP 20/12/16 Player's Kit
Are you in New York area? If so, can you send me a DM? Thanks!
9 years ago