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WTB Slingerland Tom Tension Rods
Im in the UK and Tristan at Drumattic has loads plus Nick Hopkins has a load of slingerland rods // parts. I just bought 8 rods for a snare im renovat...
7 years agoSwivomatic pedal rehab questions
Good job on the shaft 8upwithit. Just shows if you put your mind to it these parts can be made with as you say simple tools. I myself for various drum...
7 years agoStrainer question about 1959 Ludwig WMP snare
The strainer to me looks original for the drum. snare wires not original but still do the job. To get the correct snare wires either hunt some down on...
7 years agoSpeed King listed on eBay--special for VDF drummers
The pedal aint for me. Ill say this the restore is a good job. The price is right. Ive owned a few over the yrs. These days ill stick to my iron cobra...
7 years agoVintage John Grey Bongos Edmondo Ros 1950's Rare
I bought these bongos from a boot sale for £1.00GBP. The guy wanted a tenner and i told him the bongos are worthless especially with a broken skin. He...
7 years agoRare 1972 Premier 303 for restoration
Any help you may need or sourcing any spares from washers screws bolts rods. Let me know. Also every thing premier can be bought so dont make do with...
7 years agoRare 1972 Premier 303 for restoration
I agree with dukekamaya...If you go on FB lots of help and info. Get hold of mike ellis blenheim drums or nick hopkins in UK. These guys have every si...
7 years ago30's Pioneer bass drum-trap set
Morgatto.....Your drums look ace. Im into this set up you have. I think you should get as much of the yester year hardware as possible. Modern stands...
7 years agoSwivomatic bass drum pedal: overtighten stroke arm
Hi Morgatto glad you got a result on your pedal. I never knew that so many were being broken for spares. Great pedal once up and running.
7 years agoSwivomatic bass drum pedal: overtighten stroke arm
Oddball is right. Forget trying to repair it chuck it in the bin. Plenty of people on the bay selling all these parts get on ebay and start buying wil...
7 years agoSwivomatic bass drum pedal: overtighten stroke arm
Just been on ebay UK and there is a Big R swivo matic repair or parts and the part you want is in great nik with decent spring. Here is the item numbe...
7 years agoSwivomatic bass drum pedal: overtighten stroke arm
I wouldnt waste time on a repair. Im sure on ebay you will get a replacement. I wouldnt say its a part that always comes round but i have seen swivo p...
7 years agoRemoving old paint from wooden hoops...
Hi there over here in the UK i use nitromorse. Its a paint stripper. For a hoop i would brush it on all over outside in the back yard. Leave for about...
7 years agoBut is it selling?
As you all know i restore drums i dont collect so apart from a few goto snares and 2 kits thats it the rest gets sold. I do very well on ebay. Im reno...
7 years agoAnybody else on here collect marching drums ?
Chicago Dave.....That kit looks awesome. Today in the music biz you see a lot of drummers with some great ideas getting away from traditional set ups....
7 years ago