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Any way this flag-wrapped clubdate is original
My thoughts are ... the kit is probably sold now. :) It's cool looking. Gretsch did some thing similar too. -Tim
12 years agoIt's got alot of holes but holy Sh*T I think I got my first Gretsch Kit!
Congrats! That kit has a lot of potential. Get a Maxwell rail consolette kit and fill in some of those bass drum holes. The tom diamond plate mount...
12 years agoA prototype drum kit out of some vintage shells
Wow! That is a classy looking kit. Great job. The hardware and shells really compliment each other. -Tim
12 years agoSlingerland Snare Drums
Nice looking drum. It looks really clean. Pictures posted are of the Buddy Rich 6.5x14 snare. It has the TDR-100 strainer which first showed up in...
12 years agoLudwig Breakbeat
Here's the link on Ludwig's site: http://www.ludwig-drums.com/breakbeats/ Specs say 7-ply hardwood and bearings cut at a 45-degree angle within 1/16...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
From FFR428...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
Sorry you are have a bear of a time with this project, but like other replies have mentioned, it will all be worth it after your grandson lays down th...
12 years agolots of Ludwig snares.....
As I replied in another thread ... My son has been going to his 1970 Acrolite over his other snare drums, which include a 1965 Supra, 1968 Jazzfest re...
12 years agoMy Story
Wow! So glad that you pulled through and are feeling better. Sorry you had to endure your recent health scare, then come here to catch up on the for...
12 years agoGrestch Floor Tom Leg Mounts
My guess for the Gretsch Round badge drums would be very late 50's to very early 60's. Gladstone style floor tom legs, silver sealer shell paint, no...
12 years agoRogers XP8 re-wrap
I vote "Transformation of the Century" These drums are just amazing! With some basic level of skill and patience, almost anyone can re-warp a drum k...
12 years agoMy "New" Old Drums: '67 Acro and 60's Slingys
The brushed aluminum Acrolites look awesome and they can go with any kit. Actually, my son has been choosing his 1970 Acrolite over his Supra, Gretsc...
12 years ago"If you're not breaking sticks you're not doing it right!"
From mcdrummer...
12 years agoGretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
Thanks for the update. It sounds like you are leaning towards a re-wrap, since you say the original wrap is toast. Are you looking to use this snare...
12 years agoBanned from playing vintage drums!!!
CryBaby I hope it wasn't a 4165 (10 lug). Was it a Lightning 1 or 2? Those "1's" can be a little finicky too. I say find another snare/stand for h...
12 years ago