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Slingerland Snare
Try the Auarian American Vintage heads...they're made a little oversized. ANd never listen to anyone at the "Center" regarding correct information on...
19 years agoDuplex Drums
Hi...the Duplex snare (and the set you have) is a Spirit of St. Louis model from the early '30s. That's a pretty rare drum. I'd guess the snare alone...
19 years agoWFL Marching Snare??
Marching drums usually bring between $50 and $150...many times the higher end would be for drums that have parts (i.e. strainer, hoops, lugs) that can...
19 years agoProblem with remo heads and a grestch round badge
This is a well known, common problem with '60s Gretsch drums. One solution is to buy the American Vintage heads from Aquarian, which are slightly over...
19 years agoRadio King Floor Tom
Very nice, desireable drum. What snare drum did your grandfather have?
19 years agoPearl & WFL Hardware
Those snare stands are all over the place...if you could sell it, it would probably get less than 20 bucks. I don't think the old Pearl pedal is worth...
19 years agoHelp me identify this 1920-30s wood set
The single tension off brand bass and snare don't have much resale value in the vintage community...the bass drums are a dime a dozen, and the single...
19 years agoSlingerland Shelbyville Drums
Seems that half the Shelbyville drums that come up are 6 lug champagne sparkle models. The one I had was the same quality as their Niles counterparts....
19 years agoLudwig Vintage Snare
Look by the muffler knob for a small "B".
19 years agois my gretsch a fake? Help me pls
Here's a response from someone who knows... http://www.drumforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=7711
19 years agoOdd Gretsch Snare Help
I'd guess the drum is worth between $600 and $800.
19 years agoOdd Gretsch Snare Help
Hi...looks like you have the "floor show" model. Your strainer is the "micro sensitive," not the lightning. The clear interior indicates a drum from t...
19 years agoL&S Nob 6.5x14 Tube Lug Snare
The butt side on that L&S looks correct. All the L & S drums I've seen had hex head slotted tension rods. Those collar hooks look like Slingerlands.
19 years agoLudwig Supraphonic Brass or not
There is no pitting on my shell. I was pretty shocked to find that BR stamp...I had always heard of it, but never saw one. I bought the drum assuming...
19 years ago'65 Ludwig Jazz Festival
I doubt the extra muffler was a factory mistake. I'd guess it was done by the previous owner or his favorite repair shop. I'm sure it would be worthwi...
19 years ago