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Trade Fibes Jasper for Gretsch Custom
Not for anything but, why are you trading away a Jasper shell kit? Shells just don't get much better than, Jasper's. John
13 years agoHow to fix wrap fade??
Supra - I've been researching this for a little while now. I haven't tried this yet, but it's on my list. Check this out and let me know what you thin...
13 years agoLawton Vintage Drum show and swap meet!
Jack Lawton, PA drum show is coming up shortly. Who is attending? I hope to see my friends; KomodoBob, Tommy and Joeyboom. Joey (especially) always...
13 years agopossible compatible snare throw offs for ludwig supersensitive
Make an 'adapter' out of a piece of aluminum that you can secure to the shell using the super sensitive holes. Then mount a P-83 on the aluminum plate...
13 years ago1968 Rogers Blue Strata Pearl Drumset
Mike, I'm interested in the L-arm... pm sent. John
13 years agoDo you have a high pitch crash near your FT?
I have two crashes; a bright A.Zildjian thin 16" over the rack tom and a dark sounding 18" Istanbul Sultan crash right over my two floor toms. My thin...
13 years agoHelp a Good cause
Dad Roadie - PM me your mailing address. I don't have a badge or a strap on hand, but I'd like to send you a little $ so you can buy one for the kids...
13 years agoRogers Parts
Hey Mike, how old is that photo? With that haircut, you look just like one of the Eloi in the original 'Time Machine' movie! Uncanny! John
13 years agotraditional grip??
I've played trad grip for 48 years. The only time I switch to matched grip is if it's a long gig and I want to give my hand a rest by using different...
13 years agoLudwig Champagne Super Classics
Wow, Kevin, just wow! Funny, Buddy Rich used to park his jacket on the second floor! LOL That's my configuration right there, 1-up, 2-down. I really...
13 years agoWrap appropriateness and optimal colour?
Hey Bunny, with that white background to work with, why not do 'collage' and clear-coat the whole thing. Depending on what graphics you choose, you co...
13 years agoQuestions about my first vintage buy
You did real good! You snagged them for at least $300. under 'fair' market value for the kit. A 'nice score.' Classy kit. Have fun playing them. If t...
13 years agoLast Night's Supra Score
The fact that Ludwig Supraphonics and Acrolites represent most drummer's 'go-to' snare drums, speaks volumes about the built-in and consistent quality...
13 years agoCleveland Rogers Surprise! (and-a-half!)
>Restored and good for another 50 yrs of drumming. With a little help from my friends... Walking John
13 years agoHappy 71st Birthday
I was born and raised in Manhattan. The Dakota (the building where John lived with his family) was only a short subway ride away. I stood across the s...
13 years ago