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Gretsch toms and bass drum
1954 Gretsch Red Sparkle Broadkaster 'Bop" drums. The drums and associated hardware only which does include the original Rail Mount, Floor Tom Legs,...
10 years ago1930's Ludwig snare wires
Thanks Kevin. I messaged you. Harry Cangany also got back to me and he places my drum early 30's and it's a Ludwig & Ludwig. VFWs handed out their d...
10 years ago1930's Ludwig snare wires
I'm looking for the steel wound snare wires that are threaded like you see here. I need at least 4 wires that will fit this 14" drum. Four of the six...
10 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
grantor Tons-o-rust on the t-rods.......as I knew from the first online photos. I don't care though...I'll do my best with vinegar, rotary grinding t...
10 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
From ARCHxANGEL...
10 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
Thanks guys. If it is a 1936 Ludwig V.F.W. drum.....which I'm thinking it probably could be by looking at the info above...at $17.50...that would put...
10 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
Hmm 1920's......so the Transparent Crown head (1928-1939) fits for this drums' age then Thanks for that Archxangel.
10 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
This arrived in the mail today - a nice little parade drum. Best guess so far is that it's late 30's going by the Strainer and then by the Transparen...
10 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
I sold this one after owning it for a few years. The new owner is a music instructor (percussion) at McEwan University. He loves the drum - it went t...
10 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
Richie - that's a very cool old bass drum. Kind of like a 'nesting' drum - I like it
10 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
I'd love to see what OTHERS have in the Old and Unusual drum category. Here's one I picked up this year. It's a heavy galvanized pail turned into...
10 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
Maybe the General category ? I'll post my clown drum there and see what happens.
10 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
Yes ARCHxANGEL ! I feel the same about 'the stories behind some old drums like this one. I recently bought a drum that a clown in a travelling circu...
10 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
NO idea but that is one cool old drum. I'd keep it and decorate the house/music room with it and even tuck new heads and play it as a side tom.....ke...
10 years agoIs this drum key rare or valuable?
I have one exactly like that - after I received it (a few years ago now) I was told it probably isn't a drum key - maybe for winding a clock or turnin...
10 years ago