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An Experiment
No, not a double bass, a double pedal. It was a Tama Pro-Beat Twin from 1984. The hi-hat contraption was an X-Hat from the Titan series from 1986. Twe...
11 years agoAn Experiment
My experiment last night was an abysmal failure. All I could coax out of the X-Hat contraption was a dead "click, click, click". The pedal for my righ...
11 years agoAn Experiment
Tomorrow, I'm visiting the guitarist's house where we practise. My kit is there. I'm going to remove my DW 5000 footpedal and put my hi-hat to the sid...
11 years agoWhat wood was used for these late 60's Tempro drums?
Hello, sir! Very cool wrap! As I'm sure you know, Tempros were made by Pearl. The wood is Luan or Philippine Mahogany. How many plies are there?...
11 years agoDo you guys talk to your vintage drums when working on them or am I crazy?
From TheHeadlessHorseman...
11 years agoLyra Restore
Ralf is right! If "World's Supreme Quality" is printed on the badge, they are Stars. Brian
11 years agoDrum-mate Anybody?
Yep, like grantro and Ralf have mentioned, it is a Star stencil. I'm not sure if I have ever seen that particular wrap though. If I know Ralf, he is p...
11 years agoI like the VDF
From thesoundoffreedom...
11 years agoReligious experience
From troutstudio...
11 years agoWOOHOO! it is offical!
Welcome, Robyn! You have passed your initiation! Several years ago, I sat in with a pretty good band in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I took on the con...
11 years agoStar Drum Kit Early 70's Pre Tama
From seantdrums...
11 years agoStar Drum Kit Early 70's Pre Tama
Holliwood shares good advice! Unless the wrap is ripped to pieces and missing in places, please leave it alone. Also, and I know some people will jump...
11 years agoAdufe Drum
Hey, Marc! Bingo!!! That's the drum! Thanks so much for posting the picture. I was reluctant to use a stick as well but, when I saw how thick the skin...
11 years agoRogers 1965/66`Wood Block with Yellow Sticker
I love the look and sound of those old blocks! I have a few with which I'd never part (well, maybe if circumstances were right). Nice vintage piece!...
11 years agoLooking for that Fat/Wet Snare - Recommendations?
From csnow...
11 years ago