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60s LUDWIG OYSTER BLUE PEARL SNARE
As stated in one of my other posts, my "hunt" for the advertised 60s Ludwig oyster black pearl snare drum turned into a find of a Ludwig oyster blue p...
17 years ago50s/60s BEVERLEY KIT
Good Morning, I rarely post to this particular forum, since my interest is in vintage American-Made drums. However, the other day I was given the op...
17 years ago"YOU MAKE THE CALL"..... Please!
Come on now "Super B". You know that a "fisherman" never gives out the location of his favorite "fishing hole"!
17 years ago"YOU MAKE THE CALL"..... Please!
SUNDAY UPDATE: THANKS TO ALL again for the great feedback. It's greatly appreciated. The current owner of the Rogers snare I was considering refuses...
17 years ago"YOU MAKE THE CALL"..... Please!
THANKS fto all for the feedback to date! All your points are valid, as usual. There lies my problem in making a decision. SUPER B: You are correct...
17 years ago"YOU MAKE THE CALL"..... Please!
OK........... so you've got a meager collection of vintage American-made snare drums and have a few extra dollars to add one more to the fold. Your c...
17 years agoSlingerland Wraps
ALL: Appreciate the feedback I've received thus far! However, in regard to the grommets, it's my understanding that Slingerland toms with date stamp...
17 years agoEducate Me, Please! - Ludwig Cymbal Stands
I'm trying to obtain some information regarding Ludwig 1400 flat-based cymbal stands. I've got a total of four of these -- two that I purchased with...
17 years agoSlingerland Wraps
OK......... You're considering purchasing a vintage Slingerland Kit from the late 50s - early 60s. How can you tell whether the wrap is an original o...
17 years agoSuggestions On Completing A Vistalite Kit
THANKS to all for the feedback! VADRUMS: The kit you mentioned would make me like a "kid on Christmas morning!" Unfortunately, I'm working on a bud...
17 years agoSlingerland "button" Floor Tom Leg Mounts
I'm trying to locate three "buttons" for some Slingerland floor tom leg mounts from 1960. Anyone have any ideas? THANKS in advance for your help!Kee...
17 years agoSuggestions On Completing A Vistalite Kit
I picked up a Ludwig Blue Vistalite Kit last week-end at what I believe to be an extremely reasonable price. However, the kit didn't come with a snare...
17 years agoVintage Drum Wraps
Is there a definitive way to tell whether a vintage American kit has its original factory wrap? With some kits being purchased as "players" and other...
17 years agoWould Slingerland Be Considered The "little Brother"?
Herb: Appreciate your input. Two questions, if I may: 1. How does Gretsch fit into the picture? I've noticed that Gretsch Kits seem to bring a si...
17 years agoWould Slingerland Be Considered The "little Brother"?
Based on reviews of recently completed on-line auctions as well as current listings, and prices of kits currently being offered in local vintage music...
17 years ago