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The one that got away
Two decades ago, when I was first learning about drums, I turned down a Zildjian Snare for $200. I try to live w/ no regrets, but this one is hard to...
13 years agoLate Ludwig Pioneer question.
I haven't seen many B/O Pioneers, but they were still in the 1975 catalog. (Some reference material has them discontinued in '74 (Ludwig Book).
13 years agoCymbal Display Cleveland CL
I have one of these from a store closeout, & love it. I use it for some experimental music I do w/ cymbals, gongs & bells. That price seems very...
13 years agoSlingerland "Special Student Drum", Aqua Sparkle Pearl
Many thanks for the download & information. I've made a copy of this page to insert in The Slingerland Book. Finding an earlier date for this snar...
13 years agoSlingerland "Special Student Drum", Aqua Sparkle Pearl
Even though Aqua Sparkle was available in the fifties, this particular model was only available in pearl starting in 1963 (1955-63, lacquer or mahogan...
13 years agoOpinions for a Zildjian 20'' Earth Ride
Some players really like these, & they have a mystique, so for $120, it may be a good price to flip. ...But, they are a very special sounding cymbal,...
13 years agoSlingerland "Special Student Drum", Aqua Sparkle Pearl
This snare model was around since 1955, but available in pearl, only starting in 1963, & the Aqua Sparkle was fazed out by the 1966 catalog, hence, '6...
13 years agoHow to repaint luddy white interiors
What is the present condition of the interiors? Did you strip all the paint away, or does the paint just look worn? I don't think Ludwig put any...
13 years agoLudwig & Ludwig 1912 5X14"
Thanks for the theory. I was wondering what the physics was behind this loss. There is no evidence of the nickel plating lifting or "peeling" off (l...
13 years agoSlingerland "Special Student Drum", Aqua Sparkle Pearl
Slingerland "Special Student Drum", in Aqua Sparkle Pearl, 6 lug snare. This particular snare dates from between 1963 & 1966. I doubt that many...
13 years agoRogers 6.5" Superten
Rogers 6.5" SuperTen. Steel shell. 1973 - 83 (aka, Super Ten, SUPERTEN, Super 10, superten)
13 years agoAnyone like green sparkle?
What makes you think the wraps are better ?,.. they're not. The glues aren't better, & the applications aren't better. A re-wrap is like a face lif...
13 years agoAnyone like green sparkle?
What are the original wraps of the different drums in your set ? Re-wraps may be visually appealing, in the short term, but they usually do not hold...
13 years agoLudwig BR Late 70s snare vs Rock/Concert
The Buddy Rich Super Classic was 5.5X14 from 1947-56. It was renamed in 1960 & became the Super Classic until 1970, at 5.5X14. The Rock/Concert c.1...
13 years agoMid 60's Sonor Throw-off
My snare is missing the front cover. Sonor snares/drums were well built, but there is always an engineering weakness on many great drums. The most...
13 years ago