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Question about roto toms
I think some of the earliest "drums" we're a skin stretched over a pit or just taut in the process of harvesting and using animalskins. Also cool rot...
10 years agoBuddy Rich Display with Video! Pg 4
Any chance you might make an audio-visual (PowerPoint or whatever type) of this collection? It would be great to see this, read your descriptions and...
10 years agoMeet a parts stripper yesterday, ugh :(
Drag. Effing with all of that mojo may get you a lot of money but I suspect drum karma won't be kind for this behavior. Save and play is much better t...
10 years agoCracks in slings set-o-matic tom bracket
Thanks guys.
10 years agoCracks in slings set-o-matic tom bracket
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10 years agoCracks in slings set-o-matic tom bracket
Hello, I have attached a couple of photos of the tom bracket on my slingerland set. As you can see there are cracks on either side of this particular...
10 years agoFitting heads to gretsch round badge
How do you notch the heads Manny? Is this the same as cutting the collar vintagemore2000?
10 years agoFitting heads to gretsch round badge
I don't know if these photos help at all the first one (above) is the new Evans 360. The second is the permatone. The Evans fits but the drum is chok...
10 years agoFitting heads to gretsch round badge
Yes I ordered the American vintage. I'm hoping they fit. I think that possibly the champagne sparkle is thicker than other wraps. Also wondering if wh...
10 years agoFitting heads to gretsch round badge
This is probably addressed elsewhere but I couldn't locate the info. I'm looking for advice on fitting modrern heads to my gretsch round badge drums...
10 years agoWhat was your best score?
Round badge gretsch champagne sparkle. All original including covers, hardware, pedals, trap case and three great splash cymbals. $200.
10 years agoRare Camco set: To restore or not restore, that is the question
I agree that selling them to someone who will do a loving restoration seems the best option. Personally not a fan of single headed drums but they are...
10 years agoCurrent state of vintage drum prices?
The flippers and strippers drive up the costs because it is a speculative market. I think the deals are in basements and attics and the repair and res...
10 years agoCamco project revised
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
11 years agoOther friendly forums about drumming?
I know some people have been doing skype lessons. I'm a teacher. Has anyone had any experience with that?
11 years ago