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AMAZING set at Maxwell's
Steve Maxwell has a 4-piece Gretsch set for sale with a 3-ply 18" bass drum, and all 3-ply everything else, WMP. Worth checking out if you haven't sc...
12 years agoAging rates for WMP drums
Anyone have an informed opinion on the idea of keeping the cases open?
12 years agoAging rates for WMP drums
This has been very informative and helpful. If I take the tops off the cases, do you think that will allow enough venting for the out-gassing? I jus...
12 years agoFree 14" Calfskin head
By the way, I'm a pro graphic designer (among other things), and am happy to put together a design for you if any of my suggestions are chosen!
12 years agoFree 14" Calfskin head
- "Teach an old drum new tricks" - "Calfskin is the new plastic" - "Veni, vidi, vintage"
12 years agoAging rates for WMP drums
I have a Leedy & Ludwig WMP drum set, and I'm only currently using part of it. It occurred to me today that over the years perhaps the parts being us...
12 years agoGretsch 1950 Real Max Roach Snare in MBP
Okay, so maybe I'm crazy, but I've listed this drum with no reserve on eBay, with a very low starting price. May the market decide! Feel free to vot...
12 years agoGretsch 1950 Real Max Roach Snare in MBP
Thought I should also mention that I'm looking for 50s K Zildjian or Spizzichino hi-hats, and a fully 3-ply Gretsch drum set in any pearl color, so I'...
12 years agoGretsch 1950 Real Max Roach Snare in MBP
This is a very special collector's snare drum. It's a Gretsch 4x14 real Max Roach, including the square Max Roach badge (which these are often missin...
12 years agoIs the 15 inch kick Drum legit? Signia Premier
This may be too late for you, but I had a Signia kit. The hoops were the same color as the shell, and the claws looked different than the one you hav...
12 years agoLate 50s Slingerland kit
The complete package, wow. Love this kit.
12 years agoChina as a main crash
I use a china as a crash, too. Regular crashes sound too clean to my ears. I also tend to like rides with a trashy wash. I guess the radio I listen...
12 years agoU.S. West Coast "Must See"s
I'm traveling up the coast to Vancouver. I was planning on stopping by Revival Drum Shop in Portland, are there any other "Must See"s along the way o...
12 years agoGretsch One-Nighter Kit
I second Gary's assessment, seems pretty spot on to me.
12 years agoGretsch 3 Ply Drums
The 3 ply shells tend to sound subjectively "warmer," and are my personal preference. It's pretty subtle, though, not some night and day difference....
12 years ago