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70s Slingerlands. Should I buy???
Well I know we pay through the nose for everything down here.. but last year a kit of those in a similar condition went for around 250.00au.. Cheers...
11 years agoID Regular Hardwhite Wood Leather Drum?
Seems that the Potter Company is back in business... so may be the best people to talk to about the worth of this drum.. http://www.henrypotter.co.uk...
11 years agoRemo Vintage A coated vs Ambassador coated
I think that the 2 ply Vintage was trying for more of a Calfskin tone.. I like them on a metal shell snare.. Cheers John
11 years ago70s Slingerlands. Should I buy???
For a 100 bucks I'd certainly buy them as a project.. Lots of guys here are not too keen on the single head toms.. but a few guys have them.. There i...
11 years ago70s Slingerlands. Should I buy???
Depends how much they cost.. and how much time you have.. some better detailed pics would no doubt draw some more advice.. They do look workable.. Che...
11 years agoStar Drums childs set
Memories... I had that exact kit for my kids around 1972... You are probably right with the time frame as the one I bought was a few years old when I...
11 years agoID Regular Hardwhite Wood Leather Drum?
With the Address from the label.. will be a later drum.. Here's some info on the Potter family... Make sure that you google up Henry.... NOT HARRY.....
11 years agoSlingerland XM5
Looks good to me.. If price can be negotiated down all the better.. Cheers John
11 years agoSlingerlands on Craigslist Rare Finish
From GoJaskill...
11 years agoSnare string - how do you route?
From thornbeck...
11 years agoSnare string - how do you route?
Second pic is how I do it.. But if you get a chance, try some "Gross Grain" ribbon.. Its a little thinner and less likely to shear off.. Cheers John
11 years ago"Frankenkit" Project
Yes, it looks a great kit to gig with.. I (still) like that 24" BD.. I also replaced 70's Pearl metal hoops with Ludwig wood ones.. tuned and sounde...
11 years agoBirth day
Have a great day.... Happy Birthday.. Cheers John
11 years agoPair of old drums in less than perfect shape
Hear Hear.. and so say all of us.. Cheers John
11 years agoJust finished this Sonor/Tromsa Set!
A really nice job on those... I like the wrap too.. Cheers John
11 years ago