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What qualifies as "Radio King"?
Mark, Your exposition started out pretty good, but by the end, you were informally deciding what was a Radio King, in defiance of Slingerland's own m...
12 years agoSlingerland Concert Toms :)
7 Toms, & you want more ? ....You do need help. :p:pYes Sir
12 years agoWhat qualifies as "Radio King"?
The word " Radio King" has several meanings. Technically there were drums w/ that title in Slingerland catalogs. Some were solid shells others were...
12 years agoLeedy Snare from pre-20s???
It's the "Nifty" model, c. early 30's.
12 years agoLeedy Snare from pre-20s???
Are you sure this isn't a 4 X 14 " ? It seems to be the "Pep" model made c.1927 ? -34. (used a different strainer after '34)
12 years agoOdd Oyster Black pattern on this drum!
This looks like one of the newer 'Abalone' wraps.
12 years agoPre 20s 10 x 27 bass drum by F.E. Dodge??
Anything is possible, but I doubt this was originally a single headed drum. (designed to carry traps around ? ? ). This would make a very poor carrie...
12 years ago1950s Ludwig snare (should I buy)
Are the hoops brass or steel ?
12 years agoDynasonic Snare Drums?
I've had Brass Dynasonics from several different eras, including some big R's, & they were all great drums. The Powertone may be the best Brass drum...
12 years agoWhy do people do this?
It's a matter of demographics & business. There are many more drummers looking for a snare, a tom or a floor tom to complete a kit, than there are dr...
12 years agoQuestions about AJAHA Gretsch cymbals?
I especially like old cymbals, & have been picking them up for several decades. I use some w/ my present set. They are extremely interesting, & ha...
12 years agoQuestions about AJAHA Gretsch cymbals?
I have read the ad, & it is dizzying, (likewise all his other items). I can almost smell the sawdust, & hear the barkers up the midway. ( I took n...
12 years agoQuestions about AJAHA Gretsch cymbals?
These may be nice cymbals, but this seller's spiel is the epitome of hype. ("Original Gretsch K Hi Hat cymbals ? ? ". (Gretsch K ? ? ) "...from t...
12 years agospeedway strainer
These were not very good strainers to begin with, & it's important that all parts are tight & move parallel to each other. The slightest bit of loose...
12 years agoLeedy snare?
I would say you summed it up pretty good. My Leedy has a similar series of 3 levels of numbers stamped into the wood. I've had other Leedy snares...
12 years ago