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Rogers Gold Sparkle DYNASONIC 14x6.5
It's nice to finally put on the parts, especially the snare bridge. That is one gorgeous snare Jump For Joy Cheers! -kellyj
14 years agoWant to build a Rogers Dynasonic snare
A potential important factor (depends who is doing the build) as well in replication are the large round slotted head screws that were used to build...
14 years agoquestion about 3ply vs 6ply
Interesting to note as well that Lud, Gretsch and many custom shops are offering the old style "vintage" 3ply shells...at a premium. The new Ludwig cl...
14 years agoquestion about 3ply vs 6ply
Thicker shells began to be produced mid '70's for concert rock and drum mics. Nice technical answer Jonnistix! Thin shells remain the standard for dr...
14 years agoMid-line jazzier cymbals
I have a 19" Dream Vintage Bliss ultra thin crash/ride. It's darker than midnight and carries a visible wobble for minutes. The advertising literature...
14 years agoSomeone please stop me. I bought another drum set.
Nice kit! Let us know when it arrives and you get it set up... My addiction is to Ludwig Supra's, pitted or not this drum does something to my inner...
14 years ago1960's Star
I haven't heard back from the seller. It looks like Star in this case copied the Sonor tear-drop lugs on the toms and the bass. I have seen lots of Sl...
14 years ago1960's Star
Hi Everyone, What do you think? Price ,etc. I am going to check them out. Anyone see this finish before on a star set? http://london.kijiji.ca/c-View...
14 years agoMid-line jazzier cymbals
Once you try "Dream" cymbals you won't play any others. I use the Bliss series. They rivel Constantinople K's at 1/4 the price. I use my Dream Bliss 1...
14 years agoLudwig 6-ply drums restored.
I feel a warm glow...nice honey maple look!! Job well done.. -kellyj
14 years agoElectricans Tape Glue Residue from Wrap
Another vote for Goo Gone! -kellyj
14 years agoWellington Custom Built Drums
These are not exactly the same. Pearl did change up the tom mounts and tom sizes & other parts otherwise the Wellington's would not be "custom". The...
14 years agoPremier '303 Outfit'
Wow Ralf!!! Gorgeous kit and nice restoration :) I have a set of the "Lok-Fast" stands including the hi-hat. They are amazing in quality and look....
14 years agoWellington Custom Built Drums
Hers's my set of Pearls from the same era with the same wrap,lugs,rims :) This was Pearls "All Maple" offering of higher end drums competing with the...
14 years agoLatest restore
Teak oil, Tung oil... Possibly the same elixir? I used about 1/2 pint of Tung Oil on the old Premier kit I'm restoring. I love the finished look this...
14 years ago