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Rogers snare from the Mays?? Era .....
I'm looking at a snare at a local music store which is 14x I'd guess 6.5 or deeper. It's a 10 lug snare drum. (the vintage guy told me it was from the...
17 years agoWill restoration ever become "taboo"?
Save the head!!! As for the original questions, I agree that certain drums mentioned in the examples, should be left in "as found" condition. I prefer...
17 years agoinfo On this Rogers Tag needed
Thanks again Mr. Ploughman!! That is very helpful info. I really appreciate it. :)
17 years agoMetal-shelled RK - what material?
Very interesting drum and beautiful to boot!! I hope you enjoy it. Please, let us know how it sounds. I'm curious.
17 years ago1970's/80's Ludwig Chrome Vistalite?
I remember hearing that as well, having vista shells covered in the more popular chrome wrap. Wouldn't this be a sort of rare kit being a clear shell...
17 years agoinfo On this Rogers Tag needed
I was wondering about a Rogers tag which has a big R but no serial number. I looked in the tag identification part of this great site but don't see on...
17 years ago71' 3-ply Ludwigs
Sweet looking kit !! I've never had problems with fitting an Aquarian head. Aquarian has come out with the American Classic series as well for those o...
17 years ago71' 3-ply Ludwigs
I personally use an Aqauarian Regulator. No felt strip needed. If you couple that with an Aquarian SuperKick II ..... watch out!!! BOOM!!!!!! This com...
17 years agoA vintage reproduction of a Radio King?
I'm curious, as a sort of newbie, how much $$$ do you have invested in it right now? I never thought of repro's until reading this thread. Very intere...
17 years agoFixing Cymbal Cracks
Turn it into a nice clock, and buy a new one. I've yet to hear a cymbal sound close to what it originally did after a repair. It can be somewhat close...
17 years agoBest snare you ever owned/played? Worst?
I can't really speak for alot of older drums, but I really did like a '66 Supraphonic 10 lug I had years ago. Not at the top of my list though. The be...
17 years agoWhat is the correct snare for this kit?
David, The shell sizes are ..12x12, 13x13, 14x14, 15x15, 18x16, 20x18 and the bass drums are 24x16. All of the sizes are ... well does it really...
17 years agoI got 'em and now they're for sale...
I just bought this 8pc Slingerland set to start a collection and try my hand at restoration, and now I want to sell it due to recent events. It's on e...
17 years agoFinding a vintage kit ....
Thank you David for both the leads on the sets and for the great work and dedication on this site!! I appreciate it.
17 years agoFinding a vintage kit ....
Thank you both for the kind words and support. Maybe I will take your advice and just take a break from it all for a time. You're both right in that I...
17 years ago