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cleaning or not to
So funny how tastes change over the years. In the 60's when I started playing, it was thought that older, funky cymbals sounded mellower. They were so...
13 years ago1940 Slingy Radio King 7" x 14"
Thank you, *Kona Gold! Can't wait to play this one. I'll post more photos when it is complete. John *One of my -many- BC favs! lol
13 years ago1940 Slingy Radio King 7" x 14"
Hi All, Here is one I've been working on for a little while. It's a 1940 (aluminum cloud badge,) Slingerland Radio King, 7" x 14". It was a mess whe...
13 years agoOdd drum on Ebay
Cool drum, but it makes me wonder what sins are hidden under all that paper and glue. John
13 years agoTax Sale! 1964 Rogers Mardi Gras 3-piece kit
[COLOR="Red"]SOLD! [/COLOR]And to a forum member! I couldn't be happier. The kit will be going to a good home and to one of my drum brothers! Ok, I h...
13 years agoSlingy Radio King 3-Point Strainer
Still looking! I really, really want to finish my 1940 Radio King snare. If anybody has a 3-point strainer, please contact me and lets see if we can'...
13 years agoThoughts on steel snares
Yes, to all of the above... I've owned them, played them, sold and traded for them. If you get a good one, they are very worthy additions to any drumm...
13 years agoYear End Clean-out! Snag em!
Cymbal still available. John
13 years agoBlack Beauty Snares
Drowse is right... I've been playing and buying/selling/trading drums for 50 years and I've never run into a Black Beauty much less played one. That h...
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
I'm with Yoshi, I think the jaghog nailed it. COS. John
13 years agoFS: Heirloom '53 Gretsch One-Nighter Plus, and more.....
Here ya go, Bud. One more angle of approach... http://www.frondelli.com/contact.html Hope you connect. John
13 years agomy new 62 classic
I don't blame you one iota. I wouldn't be able to walk away from a kit like that either. Congrats, great vintage kit. John
13 years agoFS: Heirloom '53 Gretsch One-Nighter Plus, and more.....
Rogersling - If John is busy, he may not be checking in here often. You stand a better shot of reaching him via the email addy or his website: frondel...
13 years ago1969 Pearl Presidents
Love the wrap on those! Welcome to VDF. John
13 years agoLudwig Supraphonic COB
There are two immediate 'tells': There's only one way to tell for sure, but I hesitate to recommend it. Scrape a little metal from one of the lug hol...
13 years ago