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Brass or Steel - HELP PLEASE
Most of these snares were steel, but there is a very rare brass version. You should be able to tell from the sound,& weight. Take off one lug. or th...
13 years agoOkay, What am I not seeing here?
You're seeing a seller having one lucky weekend ! Apart from some of the high asking prices, these mufflers actually sell by the dozens every week fo...
13 years ago70's Cut Badge Supersensitive
This is a terrific drum,(hope your supersensitive mechanism works smoothly). The cut badge doesn't command any special attention or extra $$ value.
13 years agoNEED help identifying very old LUDWIG year and finding hardware
This decal was used on various early low end & miscellaneous percussion instruments, wood blocks, chinese toms, childrens drums/snares (which seems...
13 years agoHollywood Ace?
This is an excellent snare (w/ brass hoops), at a good price. The seam should be fixed, & will get worse if neglected. However, it is an easy job.
13 years agoLudwig 26" bass drum wanted
Dave, I have several 26" drums, Ludwig & Ludwig Blk lacquer, Ludwig 70's Gold Sparkle, Black wrap, & others. But you would have to pick them up in S...
13 years agoSlingerland Snare, Sparkling White Pearl,12X15
Slingerland Snare, 12X15 Sparkling White Pearl, c.1973, blk/slvr Niles badge #174236. Exc - cond. Wrap is vivid, w/ good seam. Zoomatic strainer....
13 years ago“Stipelgold” Ludwig & Ludwig Deluxe Snare
The claws are available . But you can hardly expect an appraisal for a drum w/ no photos, sizes, or description of condition. These are nice snares,...
13 years agoVox/Trixon Slotted Drum Key, Metal, NOS Mint
Vox/Trixon drum key, slotted, NOS,c.1960's, cast metal, Mint cond. $50, Sipping to USA USPS 1st. class, $5. Overseas buyers contact seller for shi...
13 years agoWhatizit?
11 lbs 10oz. is incredibly heavy for just a shell, (even if your scales are off a bit). I would like to see some good photos of the inside, showin...
13 years agoValje "jack Constanzo" Model Bongoes
I believe the album with the misspelled name is worth as much as the Beatles "butcher" cover(Yesterday & Today).
13 years agoValje "jack Constanzo" Model Bongoes
Thanks for that sound track. Here's the same album with his name spelled correctly. Jack Costanzo
13 years agoWhat cymbals to go with old ish Slingerland kit?
Perhaps if you describe your set (year/era/, style (concert/ double head, & sizes) . You could get some more specific suggestions. (Though the previou...
13 years agoSlingerland Chrome Over Brass Snares - Differences
The incised lines made no difference in the sound. However, Slingerland hoops were made of brass until c.1973, then switched to steel, & I believe th...
13 years agoValje "jack Constanzo" Model Bongoes
Tom Flores made Valje drums in Los Angeles. His son Ralph Flores also worked in the shop . Ralph now builds his own line of instruments, but will rep...
13 years ago