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Just bought this old Pearl kit . . . .
Well the lugs are late 60's early 70's as used on the "President Series".. the badge is pretty rare though... have only seen it a couple of times and...
10 years agoLost antique painted drum head at drum show
But do put a pic up.. may jolt someone's memory... Hope you get it back. John
10 years agoDrum Sustain
I have used a "Snare Stand" mounted tom for years with many kits.. For me it has never restricted the resonance of the tom.. In fact with my current s...
10 years agoI got a Slingerland Kit - Let me in the club!
From jerrysterken...
10 years agoSnare drum made from Dutch vintage leftovers
Nice work... You are churning out some very innovative drums... I really enjoy looking at your projects.. Cheers John
10 years agoAnother Please help identify these drums thread.
They were made by "Star"... There are a couple of threads on here about them. I had one for my kids back in the 70's... They came with a snare & FT......
10 years agoChicago Drum Show 2015
Thanks for posting... Liking the look of those Moritz kits...a lot.. Cheers John
10 years agoI have come to say goodbye to my drum brothers
Some nice thoughts and memories coming out here.... RIP.. I have enjoyed his writings... Guessing that Jerry & Bee Bee may be sharing the same flight...
10 years ago1963 Slingerland Gene Krupa Deluxe Outfit No. 1N
Beautiful "timeframe" kit.... For me, that's this forum is all about... Loving the wear patterns on those heads too, no doubt they have provided some...
10 years agoCoast Guard.. Electronic Drum Sticks??
"""I'll throw on the Steely Dan kit and pretend I'm Purdie or load a Vistalite and pretend i'm.....wait for it...Karen Carpenter.""" Yes... Karen had...
10 years agoDrums Too Loud
I never have played a 16" BD... But my 18" due to its higher pitch was more noticeable out front in certain rooms.. particularly miked up... (bands t...
10 years agoBoom Cymbal Holder ID
Here you go #803BD.. in 1974... I was wrong about the T screw here... The later ones had the tension screw head... but it was the same tilter.. http:...
10 years agoBoom Cymbal Holder ID
That's 70's Pearl.... However the angle adjustment T screw is not standard. They were supplied with a square (lug tension screw) head.. still have a...
10 years agohihat malfunction
This looks to me like a workable fix.. nice one Mitch.. I'd suggest also check out the tip of the grubscrew & make sure it has plenty of bite.. I did...
10 years agoIs this a Ludwig Blue Note and is this a good price?
Yep... Good luck with the purchase... feeling sad now that I had not been able to keep mine due to space issues... mine was Keystone badged.. Cheers...
10 years ago