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Info on wood dyna please
I hate to break up this brag-fest, but where is the 60's guide available to the public? I already have Ploughman's list.
12 years agoInfo on wood dyna please
Where is the latest, most reliable dating guide for Dyna-Sonics, available ? As I find better information, I make updates in all my reference books,...
12 years agoInfo on wood dyna please
Dyna-Sonic 18860, most likely 1968, (Dayton). (according to The Rogers Book. Pic of 1967 Dyno (does your gate look like this ? (hope this helps)
12 years agoMy New Leedy Acquisition.....Info help Pleae
The OP drums were Chicago era Leedy (Slingerland), dated 1965. They have nothing to do with Gretsch, or sloppiness. What Gretsch did after 1980 w...
12 years agoMy New Leedy Acquisition.....Info help Pleae
Slingerland/Leedy drums were long gone by the time Fred Gretsch bought Slingerland(1980).
12 years agoRogers 'Duplex' snare?
If you Google images for, "Rogers Duplex snare", you will see quite a few pictures of this drum.
12 years agoStar overpriced
Like the seller says, "..not often seen like this". (at this price)
12 years agoWorst keyhole
This is probably the result of some crack repair.
12 years agoHelp Identifying Vintage Slingerland Snare
This drum could be bought w/ or w/out center posts. They were 3 ply w/ an outer ply of lacquered Mahogany(my version).
12 years agoHelp Identifying Vintage Slingerland Snare
This seems to be the Slingerland "Legion Heir Parade Drum" of 1941, single tension (pearl finish $10 extra) Did you mean that the gold sparkle was p...
12 years agoCAMCO: Over Priced?
Camcos are generally overpriced & so is this set. They are good drums , on par w/ the other major makers, but w/ some overlooked flaws. The lugs are...
12 years agoItalian cymbals .vs. Turkish & Chinese...
The Italians made many different levels of cymbals to fit many different budgets. Their very best are as good as anyone else's best.
12 years agoFrench Snare from the 20/30's
Compare the French snare strainer to Leedy's "Utility Combination Snare Strainer and Muffler" c.1900-1920.
12 years agoZildjian 26" crash
I believe you're right about the 50's date. The prices are all over the place. I've found 26"s for $600, 750, 1000, 1400 ( all asking, Buy it now p...
12 years agoZildjian 26" crash
Sorry, regardless of the stamp, I can't get my head around a 26" crash. (even w/ a thinner construction & crash profile, It seems that it would sound...
12 years ago