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mystery badge
Could be Alvin Keech, who is credited with developing the Banjo-Uke, sometimes called the Banjolele, etc. Eric Little was prominent in the early days...
9 years agoASBA 50s restoration
Wow. So much to admire. The final results are stunning. And the outside the box approach to tom and cymbal mount locations, etc are really interesting...
9 years agoWho here has the biggest . . . . . . . .
I have no more storage room. Six working kits, none of them much above players condition. 2 Gretsch, 2 Fibes, 1 Trixon. Fifteen snares. And a few orph...
9 years agoCracking noise when tensioning drum
Or perhaps the threads are stripping on the insert. You can sometimes feel a bit of a "jump" when the thread lets go. No cracking noise just muffled c...
9 years ago1974 Gretsch score!
Beautiful kit. Love the Rogers fittings and the wayward badge only adds to their charm. Sweet!
9 years agoProper material for ASBA Caroline Repair
Mine feels like a moccasin, it's so smooth and responsive.I don't take it out because I am spooked about snapping something I can't replace.I use mine...
9 years agoCarlton King snare
Sweet, not much Carlton around. Most I have seen have been pipe band gear.
9 years agoMy New Trixon
Very sweet. Looks in great shape. And all the hardware in place.I hope you enjoy them as I do mine. Mine are the later Luxus. The toms sing, and the b...
9 years agoNo Respect for a Fine Vintage Rogers Bass!
Would you disassemble your Rogers kit, pass the parts to fellow protesters to take to a demo/riot? Wonder if the owner knew?
9 years agoThe work of an evil genius? or what the hell is up with these Slingerland drums
Perhaps some family member muddling around with a deceased relative's gear prior to auction/disposal. Screw on the loose bits that are lying around an...
9 years agoTrixon
I have an aqua set of Luxus. I use mine in a permanent rehearsal space. They sound great, good round tone and very playable. Though I expect some of...
9 years agoOne foot or two ??
Paice used two kicks to record the song, he recalls it being one of Keith Moon's bass drums.Seems at one point roadies would haul out an extra kick fo...
9 years agoBent snare wires
I use the little clippers as suggested above. Work a treat, and useful for other stuff. I have read some advice somewhere that you should also cut the...
10 years agoAnother calfskin question
I don't think there's an age old commandment/fatwah not to use skin heads. People are still selling them and drummers still using them. If you are pla...
10 years agoMahogany veneer job
Man, you do nice work. I just said "wow" out loud.
10 years ago