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What Would Be Your Choice?
I've got an opportunity to purchase one of two drums to add to my personal vintage snare drum collection. I wouldn't be getting either one at any typ...
16 years agoLudwig Drum Set
JIM: Your dad sounds like a very "WISE" preacher with a great sense of humor. That's a wonderful combination!
16 years agoRadio King Small Beavertail Snare Drum Lugs
I'm looking for two (2) small Slingerland Beavertail lugs with mounting hardware that would fit a 40s era (Aluminum Cloud Badge) Radio King snare drum...
16 years agoLudwig Drum Set
TommyP: It's ALWAYS an honor to hear from you! You'll be happy to know that included in my meager collection are three ROGERS, yes I did say ROGERS...
16 years agoCamco Snares & Lugs
I'm hoping to obtain some information regarding vintage (1960s) CAMCO snare drums and lugs since my knowledge of this particular brand is EXTREMELY li...
16 years agoVintage "anti-keyhole" Thinking?
As I was attempting to organize some of my vintage "drum stuff" earlier today I noticed two Zildjian Hi-Hat cymbals that I purchased some time ago wi...
16 years agoLUDWIG RIMS -- 1960s
MichaelSJ: At my age, I prefer the "older" Ludwigs with the COB rims on 'em. However, to be truthful about it, I haven't had the opportunity to give...
16 years agoLudwig Drum Set
This is the first drum kit my dad purchased for me when I was in the 6th grade, which I've still got. All badges are Ludwig's pre-serial keystones, o...
16 years agoLUDWIG RIMS -- 1960s
wflkurt: THANKS for the feedback. Your "words of wisdom" are greatly appreciated and confirmed by the fact that my 1963 pre-serial badged kit does h...
16 years agoLUDWIG RIMS -- 1960s
Did Ludwig provide chrome over brass or chrome over steel rims with its toms and snare drums from the 1960s? I've read several publications that stat...
16 years agoSlingerland Drum Set
Hey, Jaye! Yes, the rack tom mount is a hoop-clamp version. It should be mounted on the back, as you stated. AND.............yes, the "mongo-wid...
16 years agoSlingerland Drum Set
My WWII-era WMP Slingerland Radio King Kit with original calfskin heads, aluminum cloud badges & "clamp-on" hardware.
16 years agoSlingerland Labels
Some time ago I recall seeing a post explaining how the various colors of labels used on Slingerland's cymbal stands help date the respective piece....
16 years agoDating This Gretsch Snare
I'm trying to obtain some information regarding this 10-lug Gretsch snare drum which is being offered in the local area. My guess is that it somethin...
16 years agoPremier Genista
I'm trying to determine the year that this kit was built as well as its "fair market value." Also..........have any of you played a Premier Genista k...
16 years ago