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The Bubble Puppy Hot smoke and Sassafras
LOLOL! What a surprise to see this one by Bubble Puppy. My band in '68-'69, Castle Magic, played this one. It was one one of my favorites. I loved...
15 years agoBlind Faith in Hyde Park 1969
This is one of my favorite vids. The highest res version gags my computer, but I power on through. I copied the top rod through the ride trick for a...
15 years ago60's Ludwig Tom - Strange Wrap Issue & Edges ?
During the time period your Ludwig tom was manufactured, Ludwig applied the wrap before forming the shell. It's one of the things about 60's Ludwig d...
15 years agoClive Bunker drum solo!!
Thanks. Duh, I never got around to doing a search for myself.
15 years agoClive Bunker drum solo!!
Thanks for that VM2000! I quite enjoyed it. Here's another I've just found. The band's not too sporty, but he is! I've often wondered why he left...
15 years agoJethro Tull w/Barriemore Barlow><aqualung
Well, I went to Youtube and watched some more Tull. There were no flies on Clive Bunker's playing, either.
15 years agoJethro Tull w/Barriemore Barlow><aqualung
He's a favorite of mine, too. I was fortunate enough to have all access to a show in 1973 and was blown away by "From Later" during soundcheck. Barl...
15 years agoBearing edge recut for Camco?
Although it might be that someone tried to repair the re-ring, some later Camco drums (pre LA) might have come from the factory with the defect (I've...
15 years agoThe Devil's Advocate
The price the little guy in the small "mom and pop" type store charges is a reflection of what he is charged. He may only need to stock 6-12 snares t...
15 years agoThe Devil's Advocate
I still maintain that protectionism was also a major cause of the demise of many US manufacturers. During the 70's, import duties were levied as a me...
15 years agoLate Model Slingerland Snares
The shell is copper. It's quite heavy and has a tone similar to, but brighter than Slingerland COB and COS metal drums I've seen. Like many US made...
15 years agoLate Model Slingerland Snares
Here's another YoMusic Slingerland snare from the 2000-2002 era.
15 years agoThe Difference Between A Private Label And A Stencil
An example of private label would be the Geo Prism, which was in fact a Toyota Corolla, for the most part. Rogers R-360 and 380 drums made by Yamaha...
15 years agoLudwig Question
Yep, "ginger ale" sparkle would be the current color. I actually like the platinum/gold tone of the older sparkling silver covering.
15 years agoProfessional Percussion Center-Interesting
Below is a link to an article on Mike Dolbear's site written by Bob Henrit (Argent, Kinks, etc.). By the way, Henrit was one of the drummers who's pl...
15 years ago