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Rogers snare wire issue.
Once the wires become bent and out of "flat" or "square" or whatever you want to call it, there really is no good way to fix them. You can go either w...
14 years agoTrixon project
Unless the wrap is just cracked beyond repair, I would first suggest you take them down to the bare wrap (all hardware removed) and start with a deep...
14 years ago1965 Ludwig Club Date
Any time you can get a Downbeat snare and an extra 14" floor tom, don't worry about cost as te 14 alone will likely recover your cost, if it is in eve...
14 years agoTempo MIJ Drums?
Without pix and knowing exactly what is included, it is hard to say. If you are getting all original stands, some cymbals, you know, up to 300, but th...
14 years agoTempo MIJ Drums?
Yes, Tempo is a 60s to early 70s "stencil" kit built by Pearl for a US distributor. These are cool old kits and if you can get it cheap and it is in g...
14 years agoMy first vintage kit needs some love
From Q-bass...
14 years agoSlingerland Professional Snare Nickel Re-plating?
Loop, as nickel is a fairly "soft" metal as well as brass, I can't see it would make much sonic difference as it would not be changing the "hardness"...
14 years agoAnother New Guy!!
Welcome neighbor, the pool is opening in a couple of weeks. Been a long winter...
14 years agoWrap removed, where to go from here
From GG Vintage...
14 years agoWrap removed, where to go from here
You know, if you them smoothed out nicely through proper sanding, you could just use a nice colored lacquer and just do it that way. That would be a b...
14 years agoVintage Pearl Fiberglass drums
Star did make a very few, and the only way we can know is to look at the lugs and other metal hardware to make a definite determination. From the pix...
14 years agoWhite Oyster Amati
Very nice find Gilnar my friend! Too bad the other tom is missing. That would have made for a very sweet deal indeed! Do they use standard or metric h...
14 years agoWell, I hate it, but here it is 22-13-16 WMP
Guys, I'm really Hurting gotta lot of medical bills to pay and someone needs these cannons. I think most of you know I do meticulous work, however met...
14 years agoWrap removed, where to go from here
One thing, it DOES NOT stick well to raw wood. You must sand and then lacquer the shells to a very smooth texture. It is imperative to use at least 3...
14 years agoCraiglist Apollo's Saved
Nice find, and the money is right!
14 years ago