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The cost of restoring our vintage drums!
From idrum4fun...
8 years agoProblem with Vintage snare drum
Welcome to the forum, John! I agree with all the previous posts, so hopefully that helps you out. If not, you may try Fat Cat snare wires with "no pit...
8 years agoSometimes we forget.........the best thing is still having fun!
Hear! Hear! Clapping Happy2 I enjoy it all...nitpicking details, daily checks on eBay for parts, stripping and cleaning, obsessing over correct and m...
8 years agoThe cost of restoring our vintage drums!
From idrum4fun...
8 years agoThe cost of restoring our vintage drums!
I feel your pain. My first vintage kit started with the purchase of a 1958 22/13/16 Slingerland WMP kit for $650. 10 correct Ts and claws and two 13"...
8 years agoTook awhile, but finally!
WOW!!! Congratulations! I'm a BIG fan of blue oyster, and I'm quite fond of canister thrones. You have a beautiful collection! Lynn
8 years agoSlingerland Floor tom bracket push button screw
I thought about you when I saw a complete bracket listed on eBay today. I am glad you found what you were looking for. Lynn
8 years agoJack White
Very interesting setup. I like the 16" snare. It sounded great! I may have to make one from a trashed floor tom someday. And the 26" ride was sweet t...
8 years agoSigh...the struggle is real...
A guitar-player friend of mine gave our disease - which I'd rather refer to as a "condition" - a name. It's called GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). I'...
8 years agoWhat do I use on the inside of the drum and how do I remove paint from the wrap?
From CTMichaelV...
8 years agoAre drummers practical?
From shortyedwards...
8 years agoFor Sale - 16x16 Slingerland Radio King Shell
Bump Lynn
8 years agoWhat do I use on the inside of the drum and how do I remove paint from the wrap?
Try scratching the paint off the wrap with your fingernail. I've never put anything on the interiors of my drums, but I've heard of people using tung...
8 years agoBest snare to collect, under $175
+1 here on Acros. They are nice, super versatile and can be found for $175 or less. Also, as previously mentioned, the 5x14 Slingerland Gene Krupa Sou...
8 years agoDrummers wearing gloves
I have to agree with everyone else. I tried to do exactly what you're trying to do for years with my set of brilliant A Zildjians several years ago. I...
8 years ago