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The Front Head of the Bass Drum
I use whatever head sounds the best for that drum and batter combo. It varies so there is no canned answer. On one kit I've got a calf reso. On anothe...
13 years agoTrick on finding cheap drums
From drumhack...
13 years ago1960's Ludwig Snare - Is it a Refinish?
Sure looks like a refinish with the darkened areas of left over pigment in the grain. Maple kits are smooooooooth grain during these days of Ludwig an...
13 years agoslingy blue agate 1965 rest
Cool Gary. I skinned those two different ways. One setup was run as a jazz kit (with a 14 floor) and wore fiberskyns over Ludwig med. The other was a...
13 years agoStar Fantasia Mod Complete
REALLY good call on the hotdog mount. It looks excellent with that kit.
13 years agoslingy blue agate 1965 rest
Looks good. Mine was about as mint as it gets. There was no fade and the chrome was unreal. Not sure what's up with these blue agate kits. Most of...
13 years agoSlingerland for jazz
About the Slingy 20 bass pedal rock ... The build has the spurs dead center on the side of the bass and quite a bit up on the shell. I've used just un...
13 years agoSlingerland for jazz
I know I'm in the minority here, but I just cannot play a Slingerland bass smaller than a 22. I've had a couple of 20 inch Slingy bass drums and they...
13 years ago60/early 70's ludwig vs. Rogers sound
I'll respond, I guess. I've never had an issue with a Ludwig bass lacking BOOM! Could be head choice or whatever. My Rogers sound great. My Ludwigs so...
13 years agoTrick on finding cheap drums
I befriend the unsuspecting on vintage drum forums and arrange a play date. Once I know where the good drums are, I send my cat in to do the dirty wor...
13 years agoCustom Bass drum logo, vinyl decals
Slingerland large 70s logo. Those are hard to find. I've used up my last one and need two more. Any chances ???
13 years agoDating Sabian Cymbals
Anytime my friend. Good luck on the sale. Hope it floats for you.
13 years agoDating Sabian Cymbals
They might float for that. Give it a spin and see what pops. I would. Tough to beat 50 for a ride and a crash for a student.
13 years agoDating Sabian Cymbals
Yeah. I'm putting together an MIJ kit for my nephews and will be searching out a couple of old cheap cymbals for it. Thought I would do us a win-win i...
13 years agoDating Sabian Cymbals
Seriously seriously seriously cheap. That's the bottom line entry level line. You can get those new for low dough. Sorry. Not what you would want to h...
13 years ago