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Lug holes to be drilled - what is the rule?
I should think that a drum builder would know where to drill in relation to the bearing edge.I assume you're talking about the short vintage, single e...
13 years agodo recut bearing edges affect value?
Too bad.Another altered kit.When are people going to learn,that vintage drums,sound like ...well.....vintage drums,and not your friends Crush Keller m...
13 years agoEither the drums go or I go! What would you do?
If she knew you played when she met you.....then thats the way it is.I made the mistake of selling my drums in the mid 70's.My first marrage.The soon...
13 years agoWhat does the wood look like under vintage tama swingstars
Those are 9 ply luan (mahogany).So after stripping the wrap,figure on staining sealing and finishing something like skin on a hollow core door.Give it...
13 years agoludwig trans badge super 400
Nice Mike..I think it looks great.I almost had one last year.Local craigslist.The sell had one for 475.I called right away,and sgreed to meet that day...
13 years agoNeed ID help ~ WFL Snare ~ Slingerland Tenor and more...lots of pics
The bass drum is a converted Radio King marcher I think.It has a tuning key holder and key mounted verticaly,and I'm willing to bet,snare beds,unless...
13 years agowhat is this snare?
+1.Looks like a stripped Festival model.No lines in the shell.The older drums were COB. Steve B
13 years agoIndividual Components V.s. Whole End Item
This is pOOderism to an almost extreme level.The only thing this seller hasn't done is sell the wing nuts,castings,and rubber feet separately. Drums...
13 years agoBlack Beauty vs Supraphonic
Lets throw the LB 552 bronze supra phonic into the mix to further complicate matters.Now tell me which you prefer......I double dog dare youYes Sir...
13 years agoExperiences w/early Imperialstars?
The older vintage 70-80's Imperialstars are 9 ply mahogany,and have zola coated interiors.They are just about bullet proof,and sound great.Stewart Co...
13 years agoMystery Snare Stand
Happy Birthday!!! Like Mikey said,it's a Buck Rogers stand,and it was made by Walberg and Auge for just about every American drum maker, including Lud...
13 years agoCame across this pic of Macca sitting at Ringo's drums
Macca also plays on "Martha My Dear",and "Dear Prudence".I was shocked to find those two out. I wonder if Bernard Purdie plays bass on "Helter Skelte...
13 years agoSuperstars - Circa '82
Birch at its beat.My superstars are 76-77 9600 series.Thin 4 ply,6 mm shells with re rings,in custom walnut,which is a dark satin finish.13/14/16/22 w...
13 years agoSlingerland Drum ID?
You can start right here.Check the for sale section for some of the best prices and parts available.If you can't find what you need here,there are ple...
13 years agoTo B or not to B
Back in 77 when the BB was reintroduced,it was made with a brass shell.Ludwig also had supra's with a bronze shell,but none in brass.Eventually,Ludwig...
13 years ago