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Anyone heard of Pearl D-20s? 1980s line?
GN86 thanks singerfor that reply- I checked out the Pearl Forums info. on World Series and DLX series drums in the mid 80s - those sound promising....
15 years agoAnyone heard of Pearl D-20s? 1980s line?
Any one heard of an 80s ( I think ) Pearl D-20 ? I bought this kit online for very cheap the other day- they should be arriving tomorrow. I have a f...
15 years agoKent Cymbals
How does the 18" sound?
15 years agoNikkan (Nippon Gakki) Blue Sparkle Snare Photos - any info would be appreciated.
Jonni's right on Nikkan was a drum manufacturer based near Tokyo in the 50s and early/mid 60s. Yamaha had no drum manufacturing dept. and aquired the...
15 years agoWhere can I get brushes like these?
I have an identical pair called "Smooth Grooves" by Regal Tip. I bought them here in Osaka at a shop. They scratched some of my rides and were a bit...
15 years agoCan Anybody identify this pedal
Pearl and Tama for sure- I am not 100% sure about Yamaha but I think so.
15 years agoDrums/Accessories Alternative Uses
I used to use my drum rack to hang wet laundryExcited
15 years agoHelp with a 1960's Japanese (Pearl-Style) Snare Strainer
I agree with what`s been said- I have some Pearl 60s strainers that function marvelously, all the time. But I also have a few that look great and don`...
15 years agoBeen Lurking Off and On For Sometime...
+1 on that- welcome
15 years agore: Pearl 1970 blue oyster- interesting
I just saw this auction for an interesting 1969/70 Pearl Deluxe in a Blue Oyster wrap. Needs some work and a full set of new heads but when clean co...
15 years agofakes or real 1960s PEARLs?
I just saw this thread. What a strange hybrid of a Pearl kit. The mount is only from 68. The diamond lugs began in 69 but not on wood drums-only fibe...
15 years agoBooker "Bukka" White Aberdeen Mississippi Blues
I dig it- I have a Buuka cd right here on my table tonight- it`s very important root music.
15 years agoNOT Vintage but very cool out-of-production piece
Very true Maestro- I agree . AND - the cool thing is when double pedal is done tastefully- it can be suprising and add that little piece of exciteme...
15 years agoNOT Vintage but very cool out-of-production piece
Glad to hear of someone else who has and is using this piece. Even if traveling with a group - I couldn`t fit two bass drums Mikey!!! You Rock Star...
15 years agoNOT Vintage but very cool out-of-production piece
I thought the Iron Cobra needed careful adjustment- this one requires a technician`s care- it has to drop in and pull out just so. Also the left ped...
15 years ago