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Sometimes it's hard to do comparisons. Here are 3 completed sales for 14x14 60's Rogers, $645,650,675. I could not find any completed Gretsch sale...
13 years agoComments Wanted
I've sold several 14" fl toms by both companies the past few years, vintage 50 -60's toms. Beyond doubt, the Gretsch will command much more, (even in...
13 years agoLudwig,Slingerland 1930's-40's 7x10 tom??
I have seen this type of mounting system brackets on Slingerland toms (c.1950's), but your tom seems 20 years older.
13 years agoLooking for help to identify this snare
Upload some more photos showing complete drum. What are the dimension?, how many t-rods ? The t-rods & hooks look American, but that hoop is unique...
13 years agoL+S aluminum snare drum
I'm surprised by all The L&S snares that have come out of the woodwork since last year. There are quite a few brass snares for sale w/ tube, & also L...
13 years agoL+S aluminum snare drum
How did you identify this as L&S, & are you sure it's Aluminum ?
13 years agoL+S aluminum snare drum
Leedy & Strupe made drums from c.1931 -1939. They tried some experimental designs, but never became successful. If you have one of there "Master Ten...
13 years agoGretsch 5x14?
The Gretsch BroadKaster, Renown & Economy were made in 5X14" & 5.5 X14" sizes. The 60's Gretsch metal was 5X14.
13 years agoMac stacks
Stacking cymbals can always yield an interesting sound, & they don't have to be especially made by anyone , or be any particular size. (You may not...
13 years agoHi-hat cymbal with rivets
If you looked at the edges of each deep cup cymbal, & the play wear pattern, you should be able to tell which way the original player positioned them...
13 years agoLiberty 24" Bass Drum
I've found that Liberty drums are so few, & so obscure that there is really no market to compare it with,....& there is also very little interest. I...
13 years agohead question on concert toms
Pinstripes give an excellent voice to Concert toms. But Silver dots & Black dots are dead & plastic sounding. (of course every style & brand of head...
13 years agoBrazing Cymbals
Your quest to "patch" a cymbal is almost impossible, & would make no difference to the sound or appearance. There is nothing wrong w/ having a "bite...
13 years agoCamco LA in Alice Cooper blue
You will find many vintage drums w/ multiple holes from switching mounting systems. Some systems are poor to begin with, & break down, other systems...
13 years agoLiberty 24" Bass Drum
You may find a 24" calf head a bit expensive. However, a bass drum can still have a skin sound w/ one calf batter & one 24" mylar on the front, (whi...
13 years ago