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Our Heritage is Discovered
Our Heritage has been discovered.
2 years agoCocktail Drum Sets
If the large cocktail drum was single-headed, I probably did buy it from you. If that's the case, thank you very much.
2 years agoThe Flam
Yes. I forgot about old Henry.
2 years agoThe Flam
Of course, we all know about the wonderful contribution to the drummers' playing lexicon by Isadore Triplett.
2 years agoThe Flam
Next up, I will research the background of Ezekial Ratamacue and the rudiment that bears his name.
2 years agoThe Flam
According to unproven legend, today we celebrate the birthday of legendary drummer Morris Flam. Morris was born on this date in 1894 in Carpathia. He...
2 years agoCocktail Drum Sets
I'm a short guy with short legs. If the top of the drum was even a couple of inches higher, I could not sit to play the set. Standing up to play is ve...
2 years agoCocktail Drum Sets
It's been a while since I've seen a discussion on our cocktail drum sets. Notice...I assiduously avoid using the term "kit" for a drum set. Several ye...
2 years agoWhat is Swiv-o-Matic ?
The most common user error made regarding Swivomatic hardware is for the drummer to use the wrong holes for the tightening screws. The ball in the soc...
2 years agoAs you check into the "new" old forum
I'm glad to see the new forum changes.
2 years agoWhat are the tonal differences between Ludwig & Rogers?
What tastes better, chocolate or vanilla ice cream? What color is better, red or green? What's the better car, Ford or Chevy? The question about Ludwi...
2 years agoRogers Entry Level at a Great Price
Looks like a good deal. What years were these drums made?
2 years agoSomeone must want to trade for these Hi Hat cymbals
Thanks. I have 14" and a couple pairs of 15". I'm hoping to find a pair pf 13" for my smaller drum sets.
2 years agoBuddy Holly Remembered
Here are a few from the early and mid 1960s. The picture with me on the drum riser was at a concert that we opened for The Association in South Hollan...
2 years agoSomeone must want to trade for these Hi Hat cymbals
I will try again to find someone willing to trade a pair of 1950s or 1960s A. Zildjian 13 inch hi hat cymbals for these 1960s A Zildjian 15 inch hi ha...
2 years ago