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My RIMS adventure on a ‘77 Stop-Sign Gretsch (help needed)
The test will be when you attach a pedal... I reckon you need some spurs on the front hoop.. Cheers
11 years agoKing's Stone snare drum on ebay Australia (made by Star)
Well, I missed the final bidding, so this one got away.. hopefully another member here picked it up.. well within what I would have paid.. focus here...
11 years agoOpinion needed please
I'd definitely go for three legs if you have the opportunity.. I have pondered why they used 4 legs since 1977.. any angle adjustment with 4 is a Pain...
11 years ago1967 Slingerland Satin Flame
Don't know re pricing, but the extra holes in the BD are a minus.. (Note.. the BD tom mount is fitted in reverse.. Thumbscrew should face the batter...
11 years agomaple kit with inlays
Yes, I was thinking a patterned veneer inlay as well... Take a look at the gallery here for some colour ideas.. http://www.metrodrums.com/gallery.htm...
11 years agoMy First Drum Set-Are there pics of yours?
("Beatlemania" hit our little community after that first Ed Sullivan Show appearance.) Bill, My first band.. (The guys that helped me back on the tra...
11 years agoSlingerland wooden streamline radio king lugs
No.. I have tried searching for a catalogue... not doubting what you say, just a little confused.. as I'm sure others would be too.. Cheers
11 years agoSlingerland wooden streamline radio king lugs
Well I have seen it mentioned often, John Aldridge refers to the Leedy "Alliance" in his book and a google search produces quite a few hits as well....
11 years agoSlingerland wooden streamline radio king lugs
From cooper...
11 years agoMy RIMS adventure on a ‘77 Stop-Sign Gretsch (help needed)
Up until recently I was using the GTH-DL for a 10" & 12" pair of toms as accessories with my Slingo's. I did not use the Gretsch post but used a cymba...
11 years agoOld Mahogany
Great looking kit... and 10 points for the innovation with the hoop mounts and for saving the hoop... Cool1 Cheers
11 years agoVintage Music You've Recently "Discovered"
Pulled out an old Lp the other day.. and have played it three times since.. Red White & Blues Image.. Late 60's brought back some memories... Cheers
11 years agoMy Leedy Drums - Stolen
Great story, Hope you get the rest of your gear back... (looks like his Number is up, and theft in the area will be Curbed for a while).. Cheers
11 years agoHelp to identify my set?
I had thought the mount may be Slingerland, but it is not. I have not seen those look a likes used by Amati though...??? Cheers
11 years agoMy First Drum Set-Are there pics of yours?
Wayne, great shot, you look quite focussed... This may have been the first "Kick Snare" drum... Cheers
11 years ago