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Seems like a good deal
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/msg/1375960235.html If anyone in the detroit area wants to take this, it's only $500 for the whole set, and everyth...
15 years agoSearching for a single Leedy/Ludwig snare claw:
For anyone else looking for claws they are still made in steel, brass and nickel. I usually get them from drum factory direct. http://www.drumfactor...
15 years agoLate 20's Ludwig Peacock Bass Drum - Wow!
I was doing the daily ebay search and stumbled upon this beauty! http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-LUDWIG-LUDWIG-BASS-DRUM-RAINBOW-DESIGN-NR_W0QQitemZ37025...
15 years agoMy latest score!
Wow, That marching snare is a beauty! The gut snares look to be in great shape too! It has that nice "Marlbaro-tooth" slightly yellow stain to it a...
15 years agoSome sellers are hilarious!
Lee, The funny thing is that I already own one of these that some guy threw in for free when I bought an old little 20x6 bass drum. It's kind of wor...
15 years agoHinger Touch Tone Snare
Lee's right on the money. Years ago, sometime in the late 60's I think, all the Philly orchestra percussion guys were having a barbeque at Fred Hinge...
15 years agoCleaning & Repairing calfskin heads
sazemanek1 , Cleaning your old calf heads isn't a big deal as long as you're careful. Use mildly warm water and a washcloth and you should be fine....
15 years agoSome sellers are hilarious!
This person . . . . $425 . . . or best offer. Gotta love it. No arm on this pedal, and completely rusted to hell. Yep, $425 sounds just about right...
15 years ago1960's Ludwig . . . Am I missing something here?
This drum may be in good, even mint condition, but I can't fathom spending this price on one. [COLOR="Blue"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Super-Sensitiv...
15 years agoVintge Zildjian Ink Stamp?
Wow! Normally I prefer my cymbals to have that "worn" look to them. Sort of like this example. But there's something about those completely pri...
15 years agoK. Zildjian Constantinople...the worlds most sought after cymbals
I have to agree with Drumaholic, The website "All Experts" is a total load of BS. I have no idea what "experts" are manning the station there, but f...
15 years agoStrange Slingerland
I've seen these before actually. They usually come in pairs. I never played them, but I think they were a short run of timbales or something. For w...
15 years agoWhat I got at the show
Okay guys, I have to confess my ignorance about "the show". Drumaholic got some sweet stuff, and I'd love to go to a show where there are lots of ol...
15 years agoFlattening warped cymbals
Hey Carl, You're stuck with what you have. The bad news is that you can't really do anything (of which I'm aware) to fix the warping that won't dras...
16 years agoK. Zildjian Constantinople...the worlds most sought after cymbals
No kidding, The bell on that suspended cymbal looks great! Most of the Ks I have that sound the best have a VERY pronounced bell. Some of them are...
16 years ago