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Earliest Pearl drums?
Mickey 777 - thanks so much man for that great information
15 years agoremoving pitting/rust from dynasonic
Nutbox, impressive results!
15 years agoremoving pitting/rust from dynasonic
Hey K, Well, it does feel a little chalky to the touch, but I wouldn`t think of it as an abrasive in it`s primary action. I was told it`s the alkalin...
15 years agoWhite Tiger Pearl Slingerlands
Really intoxicating wrap- I`m sure they are a dream to playSumo Dude What heads did you choose for them?
15 years agoremoving pitting/rust from dynasonic
I have heard 20 stories about things to use including the soft steel wool. However I use only baking soda, a little water, to make a paste, and a sof...
15 years agotweaking snare beds, help
Thanks for all these stories and experiences- it`s a kind of collective information that really, really makes a difference. I just came back from the...
15 years agoMid 70's Pearl sets
I agree on the price assessment. I separate Japanese drums of the 60s and the Japanese drums manufactured in Taiwan in the 70s in price- I pay abou...
15 years agoOrange Vintage 70's Drum Kit
I love the bass pedal design- would love to test one out. Lots of innovative thinking obviously- I wonder why they didn`t thrive?
15 years agotweaking snare beds, help
I here you`all- needs to be done carefully for sure. I wonder- metal drums have no snare beds yet have lots of sensitiivity?
15 years agotweaking snare beds, help
Thanks alot for that affirmation. Very funny- I started this thread thinking about making beds for a cheap MIJ I just picked up but even before readi...
15 years agoLovely PEARL 60's Silver Sparkle 5x14 Snare
Hey, sorry- was really busy yesterday. It is nice- no doubt. With a little deepening of the snare beds these are great. I have an almost identical...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
Just to add it in here- my 1969 Pearl Thunder King. The black sparkle wrap is a bit faded to a interesting gray/green/silver but other wise very good...
15 years agotweaking snare beds, help
Fellas, you`re too kind to animals:D Lifes`s too short to sit around and all you can do is sit around I guess! So anyway- I got that beautiful Hoshi...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
thank you very much for all that deep background info. I really enjoy reading about it and understanding the history around Pearl and MIJ craze
15 years agotweaking snare beds, help
I have an MIJ snare that really should sound better than it does- the shell is sound and the hoops are decent, the heads and snares are brand new... B...
15 years ago