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Drum Brand Preferences
I suppose that we can have completely opposite opinions about Pearl drums and still remain friendly.
2 years agoDrum Brand Preferences
Some of us have an aversion to Asian-made drums. Despite the very good quality of upper end Yamaha, Tama, and Pearl drums, I just can't get my mind to...
2 years agoDrum Brand Preferences
This is sort of on topic for vintage drums. One of the reasons that I don't like a certain brand of American-made drums is that seemingly every other...
2 years agoGlue or Reattach Inlay Strips?
There are thousands of inlay strips that were nailed or stapled that have cracked or split at the places where the brads or staples pierced the plasti...
2 years agoGlue or Reattach Inlay Strips?
Two-sided tape in a few spots in the inlay strip channel and at the overlap final inch should firmly attach the inlay strip without inflicting any dam...
2 years agoFantastic Luck!!!
Given my aversion to stripped and clear-coated drum shells, I would want to see it before offering any opinion.
2 years agoLeedy Shelly Manne snare drum info please
My 1963 Shelly Manne Leedy set is my forever drum set. If I ever sell off all of my drums except for one set, this is the one that I will keep forever...
2 years agoWoody Orphans
Gotta love bastardized orphan drums. 7x11 Leedy--probably pre-World War Two, 16x12 converted 1950s Leedy marching tenor drum, 16x18 converted Slingerl...
2 years agoSnare wires not disengaging low enough
Snare drums that keep the throw off assembly simple do not have this problem. Hence, my preference for simple and uncomplicated snare drums.
2 years agoLudwig Last WFL & First Trans Badge
November 36?
2 years agoPlasty Drums
I'm aware of the collectible aspect to the Maestro.
2 years agoPlasty Drums
My dislike for Ludwig drums and my extreme distaste for plastic Ludwig drums should be well-known in this forum. About an hour ago I saw a posting of...
2 years agoWhat Was The First Year For Slingerland Set-O-Matic Tom Holder?
I have one--possibly two--receiver brackets and a single tom arm for the bass drum receiver and a double tom mount for a floor stand. But I have other...
2 years agoWhat Was The First Year For Slingerland Set-O-Matic Tom Holder?
My 1968 Slingerland set has the first-year version of the Set-o-Matic system. I have spare parts for the chromed version. But, why mess with originali...
2 years agoSlingerland Green Sparkle: Thoughts?
If you still have it, would you take $50 for it today?
2 years ago