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Here's one I've never seen
The pictures are indestinct/blurry.I can't tell if they are old or the new Apollo's.The 8 and 10 may be Timbalitos-they look metal.As you know 24 bass...
15 years agoAnyone hear of HAUP drums?
Tianjin-Haup musical instrument co LTD China......
15 years agojust bought these Star drums
I'm gonna concur with J.S's time period of between 67-70.Star badge,not Royal Star,no rerings and gray interiors.Those are cool drums.
15 years agoLeban Drums?
LeBan is on the MIJ list.Show us some photos if possible.
15 years agoVintage Premier question
5 lug 12"s are common on MIC cheapo's now adays,if you just need a rim.Not cast,though.
15 years agoIzmir
After some investigating,I'd guess this is a small factory in Turkey hand making cymbals.No direct lead to the brand name,but Izmir is a city and/or a...
15 years agoWhy are these spurs here?
I vote clip-ons AND fold-outs!Nice drums,by the way.
15 years agoPlease id this kit :)
These look like Island Music big R style MIT's-Gretsch Blackhawk etc.Alot of different combos here as far as hardware and brands,but 10 lug bass.....I...
15 years agoWhat Premier is this?
:2Cents:THAT sounds like a very plausible explanation.Some early Resonators had no Resonator badge.
15 years agoRogers Lugs??
I did some investigating,with the possibility the previous owner replaced broken B+B's with MIJ Slingy copies-the catalog scans show no wood finishes...
15 years agoWhat Premier is this?
I've never seen Apk/Xpk's with cast rims,only high-line drums.Black painted interiors is pretty common on late 70's era drums,like Apk's.I think your...
15 years agoZimgar cast hoops
I own a pair of 14" six-lug cast MIJ snare drum hoops.Tried to sell them on Ebay-no go.Most of these lost their ears long ago from over tightening.And...
15 years agoLudwigs with a red badge?
So did they take 2-13" drums and sleeve them together with a 12"?And then glue it all together?Hence the staggered lugs?Fascinating,Jim.....I'm using...
15 years agoLudwigs with a red badge?
Regardless of what they really are,it is $100 worth of stuff.One of the floor toms has staggered lugs-cool.And it looks like a legit snare stand and p...
15 years agoAnother Garage Sale Find
Please document the process for us,even if only 1 or 2 a week.Nothing beats a good strip show!Up in my neck of the woods you can have furniture dip-st...
15 years ago