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MIJ Fantasia Pearl....yes!
Mud, if you get a chance, how about some detail shots of the mounts on the toms and bass...and how about a hoop inlay? Do you know the environment th...
13 years agoMIJ Fantasia Pearl....yes!
Holy crap! I thought my Fantasia kit was cool, but your kit is killer! The Club Date style lugs look sweet with that wrap. The straight floor tom legs...
13 years agoFantasia Pearl Snare on Ebay
First one I've seen with a badge...not that I've seen many...maybe three... http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STAR-SNARE-DRUM-JAPAN-PEARL-STRIPED-FINNI...
13 years agoBest Heads For MIJ 3 Ply Kit?
Thanks Olimpass for the head suggestions. I'll go that route for a change. I've only used Aquarians because that's what I read works best with these k...
13 years agoBest Heads For MIJ 3 Ply Kit?
I've heard of the knocking technique, but am not clear on the exact procedure. I'd be willing to try it if there is a chance it will work with a 3ply....
13 years agoBest Heads For MIJ 3 Ply Kit?
I'm losing my patience...I have a mint 3ply kit with re-rings and very nice round over bearing edges...I just can't dial any of these drums in...14, 1...
13 years agoNeed Missing Onyx Rack Tom
I have an All Points Bulletin out on the matching Gold Onyx/Agate tom for this US Mercury 3 ply kit. It has the pointy Sonor copy lugs, which at this...
13 years agoIf It's 'Vintage', It's Got To Be Valuable...?
I've only been collecting for a short while, but I've come to the realization that, with every project kit I undertake, I will spend maybe twice what...
13 years agoTiger Eye Stewart!
In Chicago: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/msg/2852927351.html
13 years agoConical MIJ on ebay!
I'm with Retro...that wrap is almost trying too hard... And I think if you're gonna go conical, you gotta be all in, that is, the rack toms have to b...
13 years agoGranitone Or Lacquer For Bass Drum?
Gonna be tackling the bass drum. 6 ply Star already painted with a thin coat of flat grey...wouldn't take much to sand it down to the bare wood... I...
13 years agoConical MIJ on ebay!
Cool kit, but insane asking price. Anyone near Reading, PA? Pick up only... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Japan-Drum-Set-Crystal-Glass-Tappere...
13 years agoStar - Red Onyx - auction ends today
JR, I'm actually good on the lugs. This kit is complete as far as parts go...The bummer is knowing, because of this specific lug and wrap, I'll probab...
13 years agoOlympian Brand MIJ. Good Price?
The link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-Olympian-Sparkle-Oyster-Finish-4-pcs-drum-set-w-snare-JAPAN-made-/260956652229?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percu...
13 years agoTasty Drum Solo - What's He playing?
I share your amazement Lee H...I can watch it over and over...that tuning is really dialed in and he makes it look so effortless....His snare chops ar...
13 years ago