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1979 Slingerland Oakwood
I checked the repair job and it appears to have worked very well. Just as I had suspected, there is NO space between the outer veneer and the shell....
15 years agoArtists using Vintage Yamahas and value? Questlove
From Pounder...
15 years agoArtists using Vintage Yamahas and value? Questlove
It's an odd thing to do - ask a question while seeking input and then dispute said input. If you believe Yamaha's will be the next big thing, then so...
15 years agoArtists using Vintage Yamahas and value? Questlove
From Pounder...
15 years ago1979 Slingerland Oakwood
It is an odd anomaly. It's stiff and holds its shape after being 'returned to normal'. I believe the fact that it's actually wood helps it to retain...
15 years agoThe Gretsch theory behind....
What an interesting topic. By that time, plastic (mylar) heads were in vogue and calf was well on the way out (sadly). I've no clue as to why they m...
15 years agoRemo Quadura snare drum
I have a REMO snare (custom ordered) and it plays flawlessly. It's an indoor snare and definitely not something I would take out on the marching fiel...
15 years ago1979 Slingerland Oakwood
IT'S SUMMER BREAK!!! I get to be a drummer again ... I picked this one up very recently. It doesn't need a huge amount of work, which excites the s...
15 years agoRed Sparkle Slingy kit..
It's coming from Seattle and hits the post in the A.M. Should be here by the end of the week. Here's a pic of the kit and a pic of the Oakwood kit b...
15 years agoLudwig Standard drum set
From mcdrummer...
15 years agoRed Sparkle Slingy kit..
I literally just paid for a 68 Slingy (not ten minutes ago). I will move aside and allow you first shot. Thanks for the consideration. I love this...
15 years ago311 Come Original!!
TOTP - Top Of The Pops This BBC show started life in 64. It focused on the top POP songs of the day. First show featured: The Rolling Stones The...
15 years agoLudwig Standard drum set
I use the hose clamp idea for my single tom Slingy stuff. It's a great idea that I stole ... umm ... borrowed here. Excellent advice.
15 years ago1961 Gretsch Drum Set?
Good golly miss molly, that's a pretty set of drums. I'm impressed. I'm a sucker for large chip. What the heck happened to those bass spurs??? Pre...
15 years agoWhat makes it vintage?
It's kinda like the car realm. K cars are old. Vintage? Assuredly not! There has to be some inherent aesthetic value to the object. Most all of t...
15 years ago