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Help! What are these drums?
I bet with decent heads that kit could sound funky and unique.
7 years agoVintage bass drum sizes
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7 years agoRubber Feet for Vintage Hardware?
Not to thread hijack, but I'll need to replace the feet on my black oval top Ludwig 1025-1 throne soon, any recommended sources for that (both the mai...
7 years agoWhen is a cymbal classed as vintage?
I'm quite likely out of touch, but when I think "vintage cymbal," my brain is hard coded to not consider anything past the 70s. Cymbals from the 20s...
7 years agoVintage timbales identification?
sunkencity, I'd recommend posting some extra photos, cuquito717 is one of the top timbale experts around!
8 years agoVintage timbales identification?
I have no idea regarding their make, but wow, those are very, very cool drums.
8 years ago1953 Leedy & Ludwig Nite Club Outfit in Sparkling Blue Pearl
I remember these well, a great example of Leedy & Ludwig. Congrats 2x!
8 years agoBowen Percussion
Pictures would definitely help, but the lack of recognition of the name makes me think they may be 1960s made-in-Japan "stencil" drums.
8 years agoDirect sunlight fade?
From gonedrums...
8 years agoJohn Grey Broadway Tom
Welcome to the forum! Single toms are always a tough sell regardless of condition or rarity, as you're generally only going to find interest from peo...
8 years ago1950s WFL Duco Kit
Very cool, and even cooler than if they were perfectly matched!
8 years agoHayman Vibrasonic kit
Wow, sublime. Will make a great "last kit" for someone.
8 years agoAny Colour Duco Drum Wrap
Duco is often done incorrectly IMHO, but I think you've really nailed it here! Great job, hope it's super successful for you.
8 years agoBass drum riser questions
Having used both, I prefer the Dixson Lift. Doesn't clamp to your hoop so you don't get wear marks, and it's faster to set up, too. Lighter, also....
8 years agoCadillac Green two pc on eBay
Sold for $6k, pretty darn good given the current market. I think the combo of the caddy green finish and rare lug set up on the snare helped. Perhap...
8 years ago