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Advice on Building a Ringo Kit
The snare is the tough part. I've had 12 Oyster Black Jazz Fests, and they sell for BIG money. Out of all of those snares, I've only had ONE "totall...
14 years agoGretch Drums whacha think?
Joe, sounds like a great kit, would love to see pics. The second SSB didn't start until about late '79, and the white/gray tag appears around 1980....
14 years agogretsch round badge 12 14 20 rewrap w/ 1 extra hole... what would u pay?
From O-Lugs...
14 years agogretsch round badge 12 14 20 rewrap w/ 1 extra hole... what would u pay?
It depends on the rewrap. If done professionally, then maybe $1400. Very nice RB 6 ply 20-12-14 rewraps with no extra holes, everything else origina...
14 years agoLudwig BOP 1967 - do not miss it!!!
Shame about that one extra cymbal mount. Wonder how much it will affect the final value.
14 years agoAnyone have a Camco kit up for grabs?
I've got a nice Geo Way/Camco kit: LINK Thanks, Bill
14 years agoWTB: Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl 14" Floor Tom
I've got a '65 Oyster Black 14x14. Not perfect, but pretty nice. I've been saving it since they're so hard to find, but would sell for the right pri...
14 years agoFake Old K's
I think I may have found one of the fake "NOS" old K's on Boston craigslist. Seller posted an ad about a month ago, and now has posted another one tod...
14 years agoLudwig BDP preserial KB kit
The snare will be COB with that dial muffler. The only ones that could be either aluminum or COB have a red felt BB muffler. It should also have a v...
14 years agoTrying to determine if I have been misled
From N2vintagedrums...
14 years agoInfo on cleaning cymbals from Zildjian
I've seen some of the casualties of household cleaners being used on cymbals...it's not pretty! Whenever I get an old Zildjian or Paiste covered in r...
14 years agoTrying to determine if I have been misled
I wouldn't be surprised if it was originally a Black Beauty that has had the finish removed. The black plating wears thin with a lot of use, so maybe...
14 years agoTrying to determine if I have been misled
Hmm, I would have to agree that $900 is quite high for that drum. While it is somewhat rare, it does not have the same desirability as a Supraphonic...
14 years agoGretsch 12x8
Hi Tommy, it's definitely not Gretsch. There's a chance it's Slingerland, but based on the diamond plate I'd say it's an Asian made knockoff of Sling...
14 years agoGretsch rosewood values
This 20-12-14 kit was for sale for a while, and eventually sold for $1595. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380272223475 Thanks,...
14 years ago