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Should I shellac my luan shells?
Odd he couldn't cut the edges via router. I used (still have) an old DeWalt variable speed router and different species do require different speeds an...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
I see a lot of good comments here I'd like to "multi-quote" and add here, but I guess we don't have that option on this board. First, thank you for t...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
All true, but it IS possible to have a 100% American made and sourced drum (or set of drums). Even back in the 90's when Joe Montineri and I were see...
2 years agoC&C: how do they compare?
It is actually possible to have fully American made drums. The exception may be the Forrest the maple was harvested in (Canada) but all parts can be A...
2 years agoShould I shellac my luan shells?
I wouldn’t expect much change with tung oil. It is extremely thin and closely follows the pores in the wood.
2 years agoPost any and all bugs and issues here.
I received an email of a reply to one of my posts (for sale section) but when I followed the link, no new post was shown. I did “reply” because I knew...
2 years agoShould I shellac my luan shells?
Well, I know Neil’s Tama kit had all the shells coated with fiberglass resin. I would imagine it would brighten the sound and raise the pitch a bit....
2 years agoWarped Wuhan China Cymbals?
I got my 18” Wuhan in the late 80’s. Big store near RPI upstate NY (don’t remember the name). Anyway they had a huge selection of chinas from Wuhan...
2 years agoEarly DW-5000 bass pedal
Yes, it has the (early) black base plate, not plate-less or red plate. I’d like to get $100 for it but I’d also consider trades for some Gretsch sna...
2 years agoEarly DW-5000 bass pedal
Some photos. I received a message but when I come to the thread, I don’t see it… something with the upgrade perhaps? Question was chain or strap an...
2 years ago(mostly) Yamaha hardware bits for sale
Bumping this too, although I have less time to dig for you...
2 years agoEarly DW-5000 bass pedal
Bumping this too. No one here needs a bass drum pedal?
2 years ago1978 Ludwig Super-Sensitive available
Well, it's been almost a year since my last post on this. It is still available; pricing is still about the same as well. Not a lot have sold recentl...
2 years agoHelp identifying 60's (?) Yamaha bass drum pedal
I believe the brown willow kit is the D-22 model.
3 years agoMerry Christmas to the VDF
Merry Christmas and happy new year to everyone!
3 years ago