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Slingerland 1950's 'Small Oval'' Badge Radio King
Remember too that catalogs do not set things in stone. Manufacturers often used the same artwork for years on things that in actuality may have had so...
8 years agoSlingerland 1950's 'Small Oval'' Badge Radio King
1951 catalog second from bottom of RK bass drum listings...
8 years agoLudwig imposter?! What do you think?
From Chromeo...
8 years agoMixing Vintage Ludwig Drums - Blue/Olive and WFL
If your 71 drums are wrapped they are most likely mahogany/poplar/maple... but could be maple/poplar/maple...or maybe even one of each. Ludwig layups...
8 years agoLudwig imposter?! What do you think?
What's the name of who it was made for? That might tell something if it's an endorser (or a friend of WFL II). That does look like Jr's signature. T...
8 years agoWood Stained Drums
I tried to prevent them from getting old and/or weathered but here is my Gretsch Burnt orange kit I ordered new in 1987. They actually are a bit darke...
8 years agoSnare Stand for Toms
I just ran across a picture in a book of jazz photos from the 50's that showed a drummer with his mounted tom on a snare stand. I don't recall who it...
8 years agoGretsch Square Badge?
It would still be Jasper Shells (like the SSB and the 6ply RB drums). I'm not all that up on edge profiles but as far as I can tell (I own sets with a...
8 years agoVintage and strap vs. chain pedals
Nothing wrong with those Tama/Camcos. I have 3-4 of them laying around and they are the backup pedals I always throw in the car when headed to a gig.....
8 years agoVintage and strap vs. chain pedals
The Gretsch Floating action design (same pedal as the vintage Camco) is a favorite of mine. Those were also the first pedals to be converted to chain...
8 years agoVintage and strap vs. chain pedals
I greatly prefer the feel of a strap drive and besides buying dedicated strap drive pedals have even switched a couple of DW chain drive pedals over t...
8 years agoFamous non-drummer musicians behind the kit
From dj_fontana...
8 years agoFamous non-drummer musicians behind the kit
Not a musician but non drumming (but she did take lessons from either Cozy Cole or Jo Jones to prepare for this role) actress Stella Stevens behind a...
8 years agoBass Drum Logo Removal
I've heard, but never tried it, that rubber cement thinner will also work. I know there is a magic substance that some use that will remove the logo b...
8 years agoBass Drum Logo Removal
Acetone is the active ingredient in most nail polish removers. The hardware store variety from the paint aisle is usually a good deal more potent than...
8 years ago