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1940's GRETSCH BROADKASTER FOUND LAST WEEK...
From vintage drum bug...
11 years agoCymbal question
Julia, Too bad you don't like those 15" hats. It's good to have a few different HH cymbals in your arsenal, but if you really don't like their sound...
11 years ago1911 Rogers Price sheet & other docs - original mailed envelope
What I find amusing is how the original envelope was addressed. No recipient name, simply: "Leader of Brass Band, Dunkirk, Ind". Looks like this pri...
11 years agoDrum Volume question
Poppy, You pose a valid question... how not to play loud. Without electronic amplification, you simply cannot "turn down" an acoustic instrument (g...
11 years agoRogers Holiday
Holiday wasn't a specific configuration of a kit; it was the model name of the Cleveland and Dayton toms and basses which were used in kits up until t...
11 years agoRogers marching or concert drum?
It doesn't really matter what you call this Dyna. A Dyna is a Dyna no matter what shell size. They could be ordered in 5x14, 6.5x14, 8x14, 10x14, or...
11 years agoRogers at the Gig
Was Eva there? If not, then your set was the prettiest eye candy there. That Silver Glass Glitter must look great under the lights. Thanks for shari...
11 years agoVintage denotes what? (in your opinion)
From mcdrummer...
11 years agoQuestions about Rogers serials
Aha. Just as I thought. I continue to record interior finishes, hardware, screws, lug types, hoops, t-rods, etc by original serial numbers just to k...
11 years agoVintage denotes what? (in your opinion)
Good question to pose... I don't know. Why is a Ford Model T an "Antique" car, and a 1957 Chevy "Vintage"? As in all collectables, there seems to b...
11 years agoChing Rings
Funny Post While the Ching Ring can be mounted in a separate HH clutch above the top HH cymbal as mentioned, it can also be mounted in the top HH cym...
11 years agoWtf!!!! Oh man!!!!!
Man, that sucks. I feel for you. I can't imagine an opportunity to play with Liberty. I admire him not just for his technical skills, but more for...
11 years agoQuestions about Rogers serials
Early 1968 would be a good assessment for the sale date. You bass and toms should have speckled interiors with round head screws and big washers. Wh...
11 years agoRetiring from drumming
We're talking about a personal decision which only Bill can make, and I can relate to how enthusiasm for a hobby or recreational pursuit can wane over...
11 years agoFiberskyns
Curtis, I've never heard of a lot of success with Fiberskyns on drum sets, but they work tremendously well on parade snares. I have four 12x16" 1937...
11 years ago