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Is a Supraphonic LM400 from the 70's with extra air holes a crime, I mean worth it.
If you can get it for $75 or less I would consider it. It's probably not going hurt the overall sound of the drum but it does make me want to cry a l...
8 years agoFeb 13, 2017 - War Time Documents - WPB
Very interesting! Thanks for taking the time to digitize and share.
8 years agoOld Gretsch Round Badge Snare Find
Just finished a restore on a similar Midnight Blue Pearl Gretsch snare. You got a great deal and it is worth cleaning up and playing! I would also n...
8 years ago28" Zildjian Ride cymbal what is it worth ?
One on eBay right now at a Buy It Now price of $1500 plus shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-Vintage-50s-Zildjian-28-Ride-Cymbal-/232234056...
8 years agoLudwig Super Sensitive 6 1/2
Looks like you have the right hoop with the drop gate. You should try using a snare side head with a shallow collar. This will keep the rim gates fr...
8 years ago[B]1925-28 LUDWIG & LUDWIG 6.5 x 14 12 PT. FLOWER-ENGRAVED DeLUXE MODEL [/B]
Amazing! You always seem to outdo yourself. Thanks for sharing!
8 years agoEames Rope Drum
The story from the guy I got it from was that he "custom ordered" it in 1992 to "his specifications". Not sure exactly what that means but that is wh...
8 years agoanyone know what snare this is?
Certainly looks close to the ones on their site. http://www.bisondrums.com/bisondrumcompany.html
8 years agoEames Rope Drum
Ok, my friend helped me out and sent this picture of the tag inside. Also, it looks like the drum is a 14"x14" which is typically smaller than most f...
8 years agoID and Plan of Attack
I see 60s Club Date snare (heavily damaged), rack tom and bass drum. I also see a 70s Acrolite snare and possibly black panther rack tom and floor to...
8 years agoHelp Identify Slingerland Snare
This is from the 1936 catalog on Drum Archive.
8 years agoHelp Identify Slingerland Snare
Here you go and Welcome to the forum! My guess is some sort of early model metal shell Radio King. The Slingerland experts will chime in soon.
8 years agoEames Rope Drum
Thanks for all the replies! I am trying to find out from my friend if there is any info on the inside of the shell. I won't have the drums in my han...
8 years agodrumforum.org down today?
Looks like it's back up!
8 years agoEames Rope Drum
I responded to a Craigslist add for a "Replica Civil War Rope Drum" for $80. The attached picture is the only photo I have of it. A friend picked it...
8 years ago