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correct style grommets
Like the ones "myoldkentuckydrums" sells on eBay?
14 years agoI don't need another kit but if I did...........
You'll see a lot of auctions go without bids if the seller's unwilling to ship. There are probably plenty of eBay buyers who'd take this kit, but sim...
14 years agodw 6000 series hardware
I've got Gibraltar's flat base cymbal stands and really like 'em. The DW and Gibraltar flat base cymbal stands aren't going to be mistaken for vintag...
14 years agoOld Leedy Drum Set Questions
Well, not exactly... The Leedy Dreadnaught sets were made during WWII when metals were being rationed, so their lugs were made of wood. I think the...
14 years agoSlingerland 1950-55 Radio King Restore HELP!
I'm usually a sucker for taking on "lost cause" projects like this just for the fun of working on them, but I'm not sure I'd tackle this one. The dec...
14 years agoI want to know the manufacturer of my drums
Your drums weren't made by Slingerland. They're what's often called a "stencil" kit, or "MIJ" -- short for "made in Japan". In the 1960s & '70s, a s...
14 years agoI want to know the manufacturer of my drums
It would be HUGE help if we could see pictures, so let's see if we can help you get those posted. There are a number of utilities you can use to resi...
14 years agogood resonant head for base drum
If they did, it wouldn't flag "base". ;)
14 years agoSlingerland badge question
I haven't personally seen a Slingerland badge placed there, but I have seen other odd things come out of that factory. I'd want to see pics of the sh...
14 years agoDouble pedals
OK, well when you find one, post a pic and show us. I won't be holding my breath in the meantime. One would think that if Pearl was making double pe...
14 years agogood resonant head for base drum
I tend to dismiss spelling errors from folks who come from countries where English isn't the primary language.
14 years agoLudwig T-Rods - Longer Version
From N2vintagedrums...
14 years agoNew Member - HELP with importing from U.S.
That brokerage fee grantro mentioned is for courier services like UPS & FedEx. The postal service's equivalent fee is $5 per box, or $8 for "priority...
14 years agoDouble pedals
The first double bass pedal I'm aware of was the original Sleishman double pass pedal. Sleishman's web page says those went into production in 1972....
14 years agoNew Member - HELP with importing from U.S.
I'm far from an expert on Canadian duties, but vintage Ludwig drums were made in the U.S. and doesn't NAFTA exempt U.S. and Mexican products from duty...
14 years ago