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Hihat 16'th notes, how to?
A technique (not from a technical standpoint) for playing 16ths in 4/4 was shown to me by an R&B drummer years ago. Before that, I struggled trying t...
15 years agoWTB: Ludwig rail mount
Got one, but with 70's logo imprint. If interested, PM or e-mail me @ [email]smdrich@swbell.net[/email].
15 years agotuning bass drum
If this is for live gigs, go ahead with a resonant head and try miking the batter head..........don't bother oiling your pedal, Ringo's squeaked some.
15 years agotuning bass drum
For the Abbey Road sessions, I believe Ringo used batter head only on the BD. Not sure what muffling was used, since a blanket was placed over the B...
15 years agoCan Anyone I.d. This Camco Strainer?
I've encountered this strainer mostly on Super 99 and Tuxedo lugged metal snares. The round bodied strainer seems to appear on later 60's Oaklawn pro...
15 years agoLudwig octaplus question
Thanks for the clarification! I imagined the badges were treated in the same manner as serialized neckplates on guitars.
15 years agoLudwig octaplus question
The badges with serial numbers stamped onto them were probably poured into bins. They were more than likely pulled to install on drums without regard...
15 years agoCamco Snare
I hope you bought it or traded for it. Based on the photo, it looks good to me, although the rods don't seem original and the wood grain makes me won...
15 years agoCamco 15" tall rims
(2) 15" Camco 8-lug hoops for tom or tenor drum. These are the taller, heavy hoops from the early 60's; not stamped. Good chrome with some minor scr...
15 years ago40's Ludwig & Ludwig Refurb to Play
Mahogany veneer over shell, non original lugs, rods and hoops.
15 years agoRewrapped Hayman kit
Yep, I dealt with Thoroughbred Music in Tampa.
15 years agoRewrapped Hayman kit
That's the much maligned original "knucklebuster" double tom mount that Hayman supplied. They also had a Model 2232 single tom mount that was simila...
15 years agoRewrapped Hayman kit
I bought these from Thoroughbred Music in Florida sight unseen. Back in the 90's, they cleared out used and trade item stock---including lots of vint...
15 years agoRewrapped Hayman kit
For those interested, here's a shot of a recovered Hayman kit. I've gigged with the set often since acquiring it back in 1995.
15 years agoCatalogs for sale
I have Vol 7 #4. I'm still rummaging through my past collection and will contact you if I locate the Vol 5 editions. Please PM or email at [email]sm...
15 years ago