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Zildjian Fun Facts.
I tend to like your 28" idea better than my lame attempt at using bricks, but it was fun? Look at the cups/bells of the cymbals, they would be tiny if...
15 years agoCan you date this snare for me?
Somewhere along the line, I think I swapped this one for the 1965 snare that came with my set. I can understand why, it sounds much better. But I have...
15 years ago1960s Zildjian Stamp/Front/Back
http://www.gizex.com/vintage-instruments/ 14" HH (med? 1967) 15" HH (heavy bottom used as crash, no mate 1965) 15" HH (regular 1965) 18" Ride (lines...
15 years agoAnyone seen this snare before?
Beautiful, cool, love it! Is it art or a drum? Yes Sir Patent date doesn't tell you the actual date it was made. Patent number will help. Someone cou...
15 years agoZildjian Trans Stamp ID Help Please
Thanks for the added information. I'll shoot some more on Monday and PM you. I'll add the photos to the growing page, same as last messages in case so...
15 years ago65 Ludwig Downbeat outfit
From Downbeat Guy...
15 years ago65 Ludwig Downbeat outfit
I was going to take a break from the forum, but now you guys have me wondering. What's the difference between the downbeat and the Super Classic. Same...
15 years agoTop Hat and Cane Ludwig Toms
I am very grateful for the people here who are willing to share and spread information about vintage drums. I've added a link on my website. I hope to...
15 years agoZildjian Trans Stamp ID Help Please
Added full trademarks to the end of the old drum page. http://www.gizex.com/old-drums/index.php?crnt=12&type=0 hh14 is a set of medium high hats, to...
15 years ago65 Ludwig Downbeat outfit
Personally, I'd set the bass drum straight before anything else. Keep on Pl Wait how did he do that?Aren't the legs in the wrong place then? Second I...
15 years agoZildjian Trans Stamp ID Help Please
All the cymbals that I bought new in 1965 all look like the top. Below 18" ride, the same stamp, slightly lighter impression? Same or different? 20" R...
15 years agoZildjian Fun Facts.
My guesstimate is 24-26 inches for this pair. There is distortion from the lens. [img]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4122/cymbalsize.jpg[/img] O...
15 years agoTop Hat and Cane Ludwig Toms
I thought the tuning system was interesting enough to show a better view. The tension rods are in the center of the drum. Turning them pushes on both...
15 years agoTop Hat and Cane Ludwig Toms
OK, it's done and fun. The door opened, I crawled over things (anyone need a dehumidifier or water bed?) Carefully climbed to the top of the storage h...
15 years agoUnidentified Kit
Looks all home made and beautiful work. Just offhand, I'd be careful about hitting that ride cymbal, it looks awfully tight with a washer clamping do...
15 years ago