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[B]1938-40 SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 NOB ARTIST MODEL RADIO KING[/B]
Mike, First, the Drum is stunning! While scenario 3 is possible, based on what I see, scenario 1 is more probable. Perhaps it was a one off using most...
10 years agoWhat's More Important To You
I agree with Ploughman, been collecting for a long time and learned many lessons. I have refined my collection to top line stuff. It sounds good, look...
10 years agoDW drum identification
To my knowledge, early DW drums were not only not date stamped, but the serial number meant nothing. The badge looks early, probably late 80's.
10 years agoGigging while sick---sucks !!
Been there, done that. Nothing worse. Years back I had been with a blues band about 2 years. A gig was coming on the weekend and I had food poisoning....
10 years agoPeople Don't Understand... They Just Don't....
Locks are on my house to protect the people outside!Mister T
10 years agoRims Mounts
No offense Mike, but I did go buy a set of DW's!Walking They happen to sound terrific! IF that is the sound I want in any particular situation. They a...
10 years agoRims Mounts
Well, I'm going PRO on the subject. My experience has shown me that a shell not drilled for mount, suspended with a RIMS or similar type device is wa...
10 years ago1964 Rogers Cleveland Bop
Fantastic Rogers kit you have there!Yes Sir
10 years agoA HOT lead....and a scale question
Well, all hopes were dashed! Turned out to be a cheap Pearl cymbal from the 60's. 20", very light and cheap. I passed on it.
10 years agoDo you find yourselves being "party poopers" with sellers?
Yes, it happens to me all the time. While the internet is a valuable tool, it often leads to someone drastically overpricing found gear. They see a $2...
10 years agoThe Future Of Collecting Vintage Drums?
Ultimately, my thoughts are that Vintage Drums are sort of like cars from the Muscle Car era; 1964 or so thru 1972. The collectible cars from that era...
10 years agoGretsch Micro-Sensitive EZ Repair Video
Great instructional video! My only suggestion would be to lubricate all the moving parts, especially the ball bearing, while you have it apart. Those...
10 years agoStunning Art Deco Leedy bass drum on CL
Pretty? Yes Steep? Yes DOH
10 years agoHow Come
It's more of a "Thank You" for the compliment. Being a serious collector, I take the instruments very seriously. I am merely the owner.....for now. Ma...
10 years ago1929 Ludwig&Ludwig SuperSensitive w/inlay
Sure enough, this drum is on Page 164 of John Aldridge's "Guide to Vintage Drums". I was told he owned this drum some 12+ years ago, so I have contact...
10 years ago