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Brushes?
Lucky's got an important point about how you store your brushes. For me and my careless ways, stick bags don't work well for brushes. I currently use...
15 years agoCopper Slingerlands?
No practical experience with these drums. As I understand it, that wrap doesn't respond to the same ministrations that work on ships and hotel bannist...
15 years agoBrushes?
Hi, For the last few years I have been stuck on Jeff Hamilton brushes. They are louder than most wire brushes, though that is a matter of degrees. I...
15 years agoJoni Mitchell
Plays matched grip, I believe, Patrick
15 years agoI am Tired of seeing DW drums
I think DW has done a fine job of bringing quality control back to American drum products. I think they have been very creative with shell formulation...
15 years agoOld 1920s NOB snares and retrofitting a P86
Hi, Lots of dialogue out there on the P86. Some of us have had the strainer release in use. The flimsy little set screws broke in an instant. As I...
15 years agoWho sold Silvertone drums
Hi, Another Nova Scotian reply. As Mastro says. Simpson Sears sold Silvertone drums, guitars and amps. My first drums were a red Silvertone four p...
15 years agoLargest floor tom ever made?
Not the largest but big. Other interesting features include the big chunk out of his right hand cymbal and the single headed ride tom. Oh yeah and Ma...
15 years agoWhy was the Ludwig Speed king never copied?
I agree with Ludwig-dude. Most pedals are surprisingly close to what they were 100 years ago. Beyond the electronic drum kit, quantization etc, the...
15 years agohow to remove logo from regal tip sticks?
Rimshots work. Patrick
15 years agoVintage Avedis Zildjian 18" Crash Ride-only Stepped On Once
Too funny! Patrick
15 years agoWho, what, where,... looking for info on 1920s and 30s drummer's kits
Hi, I have found a bunch of stuff by searching out his musical partners (Biederbecke, Paul Specht and Jean Goldkette). Here is a terrific article w...
15 years agoWho, what, where,... looking for info on 1920s and 30s drummer's kits
My pleasure, Until you asked I only knew of Chauncey Morehouse as a name in books. Because he played with so many greats there is a ton of stuff to l...
15 years agoMystery brush (repost)
Hi, (Reposted, I put this message in the gallery by mistake) Sorry the photos aren't better. This is a metal brush a friend bought sometime betwee...
15 years agoWho, what, where,... looking for info on 1920s and 30s drummer's kits
You need to go for the books unless you have access to a library with a strong historic music collection. Some book titles that may help. Baby Dodd...
15 years ago