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Slingerland,set o matics...
I've long been trying to come up with a no-drill substitute for my double SOM. My big complaint is that the angles cannot be individually adjusted, no...
10 years agoOT - The powerful fellowship of our community here
So wonderful to read your post. I picked up the drum hobby after a breakup (in October 2011) that sent me into the blackest depression, one that at l...
10 years agoRogers plate - what is this thing?
Can confirm Dan's words about the timbales. I have a pair of Rogers timbales and they have this mounting plate. I think the way it works is that ther...
10 years agoModding your MIJs
From teverson-sr...
10 years agoUnknown bass drum pedal
Wow, that is an odd bird. Looks like they borrowed the spring system from the Speed King. You might find a logo on the heel if you peel the rubber ba...
10 years agoThis is the Display Your Slingerland Drums Thread
From idrum4fun...
10 years agoWhy burgundy sparkle?
De gustibus. All vintage kits are beautiful! That said, I share your personal taste about wine red shades. It just says "CB700" to me. BTW, my first...
10 years agoLeedy Acrylic Snare - rare?
Looks like a custom build. Not a product of the Leedy (or Slingerland) company.
10 years agoModding your MIJs
As far as changing the tone....all my snares have a piece of gel at 10:00 and 2:00. I don't like the ring. IMO, part of the charm of a cheap MIJ snar...
10 years agoAcrolite
1. Me 2. Everyone
10 years ago1974 Gretsch score!
What kind of tom tom mounts was Gretsch shipping in those days that a Set-O-Matic would be considered such a big improvement? I just read an old arti...
10 years agoSlignerland Bearing Edge Question
Well done, sir. Beautiful drums. What did you wind up doing with the bearing edges?
10 years agoTouch up paint for Ludwig bass drum hoops
Whether you spray or just touch up with an artist brush, black semi-gloss is the way to go. Full-on "gloss" will stand out as too glossy.
10 years agoReplacing heads - did I do it right?
Moving batter heads with a couple of years of use on them to the reso side is not something I would do unless I were really low on cash. I'd get a se...
10 years agoWhen Pearl stopped copying and started innovating
From green glass drum...
10 years ago