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Paiste 1970's cymbal valuation...
Nice cymbals. Very desireable set. The hats are unmatched, even sound edge hats had consecutive serial numbers. Like I said in the other thread, I...
16 years agoPaiste 2002 Black Label Crash. Help?
I would go even a little higher than bbk. The black labels seem to have a higher value right now. I would say as high as $130 if with strong logos a...
16 years agoHello. I can answer questions about Arbiter Drums
Does anyone know a dealer that sells Arbiter flats in the US???
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
Hey thanks trout. I'm still needing to pick up that d**n round file. I've been to Lowes at least thrice since then and have forgotten it every time....
16 years agoSonor Drum Restoration-Skin Yellowing issue
I have a Sonor silver sparkle set which I am now refinishing and the yellowing went deep into the wrap. It's not just a surface issue.
16 years agoVintage - 13" Zildjian Hi-Hats (Made in Canada)
Well ....whatever. I think they are beautiful hats. If they sound good keep 'em.
16 years agoMail Order Cymbals
I have probably bought 15 cymbals on e-bay. 3 of them were not what I wanted. One was a cymbal in fine shape.....just not the sound I was looking fo...
16 years agoThin, Medium, Heavy???
Paiste also had/has the thin, medium, heavy description. Back in the early days drummers weren't so concerned about what to call their cymbals....cra...
16 years ago1974 Paiste Id Help
Yeah, its a GB first generation for sure. B8 alloy. Very nice cymbal - Bonham's favorite....what size if you don't mind me asking?
16 years ago1974 Paiste Id Help
Going to need pictures to be sure. Main series in 1974 would be Giant Beat, 2oo2 and Formula 602. All share the same serial numbering system. My...
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
That sounds like a very good suggestion. I would assume that a small roundfile would be best. Here is a pic from the inside of the shell [IMG]http:...
16 years agopaiSTE 404
404's are an entry level B8 Paiste from the late 70's early 80's. They had a very limited selection. Have heard good things about the hats and rides...
16 years agorogers cymbals
If you look closely, they are two very different cymbals. The black print one has no or extremely fine lathing on the bell and fairly fine lathing...
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
That's a good question. At this point, I'm willing to replace them. I'm thinking a standard replacement grommet will work but then again...they're p...
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
Don't know if anyone can help me on this one. I have some Sonor Swinger beech shells which I am refinishing and I need to remove the vent hole gromme...
16 years ago