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Arta drums
It is amazing to me to see this totally seperate world of drums come to light here in the U.S.They look to be well constructed,without any extra do-da...
14 years agoRogers COB Powertone Snare
Don't Powertone's have a ridge on the top and bottom of the shell? 2008 MIC is not vintage @ my house.That drum is worth $50.
14 years agoWho owns this company now?
Calfskin,your story is much better than mine.Has a drum company ever risen from the dregs of wishy-washiness?I heard Trixon USA is priming for the Jun...
14 years agoArta drums
I don't positively know,but I would lean in the direction of Tromsa/Tacton/Trowa as the builder of these drums.Maybe for a large music store-a stencil...
14 years agoThe best gig of my career
Congratulations,brother.It must have been....I can't even imagine.A really good story for your grandkids. There is a live youtube video of Gordon Ligh...
14 years agoDrumming shoes...
I think this is not an issue with drummers who play "heel down",as their foot is "planted".I play a mix of heel up and heel down,so in certain instanc...
14 years agoDrumming shoes...
Greetings,ladies and gents,and happy fourth weekend.This query regards "drumming shoes".For many,MANY years my go-to shoes were the ones you'd find @K...
14 years agoAbused Mystery MIJ Snare
It's too bad that anything Pearl related basically "falls into the void"before 1966 or so.Does our good friend Mikey,or anyone for that matter, have a...
14 years agoWho owns this company now?
The new owners are Wayback MIT and Co.,Taipei,Taiwan.This is one of those obvious put-together jokes,that is,NEXT to Rogers.What a good idea....I'll...
14 years agoAbused Mystery MIJ Snare
There have been inquiries regarding this type of bootleg "clockface"strainer.Someone was going in a Rogers direction with this one,even the "tall boy"...
14 years ago1969ish Pearl stencil COS snare
I just did the same thing-bought that style drum,except with the next generation "Diamond"lugs.Same crappy weld line,and mine has corrosion right thru...
14 years agoHelp me! Look what I found, need help.
If you go to the vintage drum guide and click on Japanese drums,you will see some Apollo drums,which I BELIEVE are Star built.(Oval badge)Even though...
14 years ago"out-of-round" question
Any idea how far up the drum the ovalling extends?And is this a rering drum?I have to wonder if you suspended the out of round end over a steam source...
14 years agoStar? Kit on Craigslist
HOLY HANDGRENADE,BATMAN-THIS PLACE HAS SHO GON CRAZY!Brothers and sisters,we are talking about DRUMS here.I would hope that an adult would not be livi...
14 years agoFilling unwanted holes in shells
I mix"Rock-hard"with about 20% fine sawdust to dry it up a litttle.Excellent results.Also have used "Angel hair" fiberglass resin mix for larger holes...
14 years ago