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Ludwig "smoke" Vistalites
Hi, I've got an opportunity to pick up a Ludwig "Smoke" Vistalite Kit from the 70s for $400.00. Included is a 24" bass, 18" floor tom and "14 rack t...
18 years agoUltratone Snare
Hi, I recently picked up a 10-Lug chrome (or steel?) snare drum that says "Ultratone" on the shell. It came with a Pearl strainer mounted on it. Th...
18 years agoold Slingerland BDP - Year Made?
JIM's post is 100% accurate.Keep on Pl
18 years agoAcrylic Kits
Gary, Appreciate all the great information!
18 years agoAcrylic Kits
Super B: Thanks for all the information you provided, as well as the great pic of your kit. Very nice!D' Drummer
18 years agoAcrylic Kits
A few general questions regarding Acrylic Kits, since I've never personally played one myself: 1. How does the sound of an acrylic kit compare to a...
18 years agoBss Drum pedal and vintage stands.
Hi, Hankster, The hi-hat pedal you've got on the far right is definitely a Leedy model. It's featured under the Leedy "Product Developments" between...
18 years agoFirst Kit
David, THANKS for taking the time to respond to my post. I appreciate it.
18 years agoFirst Kit
I realize that this post has NOTHING to do with vintage kits but since most drummers are knowledgable about drums "in general" I was hoping that I cou...
18 years agoRoyal Star Snare
Hi, "BigZ". THANKS for your feedback. I appreciate the time you took in responding. I took another look at the strainer and the configuration has t...
18 years agoClamshell Strainer? What do you do?
Drumatix manufactures and sells the "arm" for the clam shell strainer and the configuration is as exact to the original as possible.
18 years agozilco hi hat 14"/slingerland set
From John Aldridge's fine publication, Guide To Vintage Drums: "The Zilco brand was an Avedis Zildjian trademark. First used in the 30s, and stamped...
18 years agoRoyal Star Snare
Thanks for the post! My problem is that I'm not really exactly sure what the correct configuration of the strainer should be. I've currently got "pa...
18 years agoRoyal Star Snare
Anyone have any idea where I might find anoriginal strainer (3-hole) for a Royal Star snare drum? I understand this model was a Pre-Tama snare. Any...
18 years agoAcrylic Kit
I recently picked up an acrylic kit at a VFW garage sale. The drums resemble a Ludwig Vistalite Kit but are a Japanese Royal Star. I got them for al...
18 years ago