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Rogers, keep or sell?
The Rogers 14" FT is a rare thing to find and worth almost as much as the Gretsch kit IMO. I, for one would keep them!
2 years agoThe story of a 1962/63 Rogers black onyx
What a fantastic legacy. I got to spend a couple of afternoons with the original owner of my Oaklawn Camco kit. These kind of things put a value on an...
2 years agoSept 9, 2022 - New round of changes
Wow! This really is different, but in a good way. Looking forward to getting used to this! Thanks for keeping us informed and improving the site. I th...
2 years agoI would love to be the tympanist in an orchestra playing this piece
My Orchestra is performing that in two weeks. It is a crowd pleaser. The Chorus sings poems written in Medieval Latin and Middle High German from a 1...
2 years agoScammers
From Turner99: (last month) I recently purchase some items from @J.R., he's willing to sell some Leedy Marvel Strainer (1924-26?), You can email him...
2 years agoVintage Drum Market
From Gary N...
2 years agoCan you identify this BD Tension Rod??
Ludwig standard BD rods (late 60's-70's) as per https://vintagedrumreference.com/tension-rods/bass-drum-handle-rods/
2 years ago1 1/2" lug mounting hole spacing...
Leedy Large Beavertail lugs Slingerland-era Leedy Large Beavertail lugs Pearl generic 70's-90's Slingerland 564 Beavertail lugs Slingerland 565 Sound...
2 years agoBest Chrome Polish in the Universe!
Flitz polish.
2 years agoRogers Starlighter
I've still got mine in New England White I bought in 1975. In hindsight, I should have gotten it in Marine Pearl, as it looks nicer. Nice Kit!!
2 years ago20's Ludwig 4 X 14 throw
The 1927 Ludwig catalog has it called the "Professional" Model #338. It fit the 4", 5", and 6.5" metal shell drums. Edit: O-Lugs is probably right, t...
2 years agoHow I celebrated my 68th birthday!
Mark, I hope you recover from this soon. It sure sounds miserable. My Wife has been nagging me to get the Shingles vaccine for a couple of years, so...
2 years agoMystery snare drum
Drew1975, From the bottom of the catalog page you posted I believe it says the tuning system was patented on August ?(1)?, 1883?
2 years agoMystery snare drum
Mark, I really don't know much about early Conn drums, but I found those Initials and then just did some interweb sleuthing. This Conn drum pic look...
2 years agoMystery snare drum
Based on the Initials on the fine tuning knob, I think its a G.C Conn drum. Very interesting and rare example.
2 years ago