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60's Cleveland Rogers Tophat set with beavertail lugs 1800$
We were really concerned about a possible destructive interloper here. Great to see nice results in this world! Congrats on a great kt! Can't wait to...
15 years agoMid'60's Sonor Pedal
A real Beauty! Came across this gorgeous piece of German engineering recently. Twin post, internal spring mid '60's Sonor. It was probably standard wi...
15 years agoSpeed King
Here is my 20 year old Speed King alongside a similar design (twin-post, enclosed-spring Sonor). The German design and manufacture is... well, very Ge...
15 years agoWhat should i do with these Premiers?
Wow! I've never seen anything like it! What were they thinking??? Even lowly Basswood or Luan would have been respectable eh! Could be used to keep t...
15 years agoJohn Grey and Sons Broadway Snare
Very Britash!!! Any idea of the date of manufacture? -kellyj
15 years agois my zoomatic strainer fixable?
Hmm. You need to put on enough of the tape to create strong friction. kelly
15 years ago60's Cleveland Rogers Tophat set with beavertail lugs 1800$
Nicely done! Enjoy the cash from a good deal for both parties...Clapping Happy2 -kellyj
15 years agoSpeed King
The Speed King is a great classic pedal that just feels right as already mentioned. Not only does it feel right, it's a sexy looking unit as well whic...
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
You're just passing on the love when giving them away :) The Mapex Q kit I sometimes play has a really nice black galaxy wrap, similar in looks to a...
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
I play a Mapex Q series 22,16,14,13,12 (beginner's) kit on a regular basis in the same venue in the 9 ply 7mm Basswood config. you mentioned. I had to...
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
Any one else prefer Basswood, Mahogany over Birch? Falling Do
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
jonnistix, Nice description of your pathway in drum life... Thanks for the tips on finding and researching MIJ drums. I will keep my eye out for som...
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
You may be making another convert to MIJ drums... This old Pearl floor tom I have here is a warm woody "smooth" sounding instrument. So, what are MI...
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
So, what exactly is "stencil"? -kellyj
15 years agoThank you to the Forum, the Community
Thanks for the archive pics. That helps me a lot! I have to admit, I am learning a lot here about MIJ. I have purchased a couple of modern kits, SONO...
15 years ago