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Info on Zildjian Canadian K brilliant finish?
I may be mistaken, but I seem to recall hearing that "Made in Canada" came somewhat later in the Canadian K production.
5 years agoVintage Ludwig Stand Rivets
I have no experience in this, but I would take it to a good machine shop and get their advice.
5 years agoWhat did I just buy?!!! MIJ or Ludwig?!!
Sure looks promising, Mark! Not enough pictures but it looks as though the air vent has been wrapped over. I can see it from the inside shot, but it d...
5 years agoCan anyone help identify this drum?
I'm leaning toward an early 20's or earlier Leedy or Duplex model. The 12 claw hooks looks very early as they have no flattened "lip" on either side...
5 years agoInternet Cymbal Pic...
My guess is that is from some sort of a Broadway show pit set-up.
5 years agoWTB CAMCO Vintage Hardware
From Dan Boucher...
5 years agoMusician Prank
I used to be an Orchestra Personnel Manager twenty years ago. On an odd night off, I would be working late at the office and I had a Boom-box on my de...
5 years agoCamco Repro Badges for sale!!
I just heard back from the good folks at the Drum Center of Portsmouth. I had asked earlier if they could inquire with Hoshino the following: Is the...
5 years agoCamco Repro Badges for sale!!
Now that I've got your attention, does anybody know anything about these or has been able to compare to the real thing? They say that Hoshino has pro...
5 years agoInteresting Video
The resonance and sustain of the Camco is so pure and warm. It's almost as if the entire shell is sympathetically vibrating with the heads. I wonder...
5 years agoCamco
I agree with DRUM69's analysis. Tension rods also seem to be only on the reso head and they look like ludwigs.
5 years ago1967 Ludwig Super Sensitive Restoration
Beautiful. Just beautiful. That was a lot of work, but the result is a drum that will continue to play for years to come.
5 years agoShowing off my freshly detailed Powertone
Very cool, Mark!! My set is 20-16-12, but my BD has no mount for a ride. I believe it is a "Citadel" model. It took me awhile to gather all the period...
5 years agoShowing off my freshly detailed Powertone
From idrum4fun...
5 years agoShowing off my freshly detailed Powertone
All Original with no fade or rust. Every piece was hand polished, screws were cleaned and oiled and the shell was given a coat of carnauba wax. I thi...
5 years ago