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Marching Snare to Kit Snare
I'm looking for tips from people that have successfully converted a marching snare to a kit snare - 14 x 4, 14 x 5, 14 x 5.5, 14 x 6 or larger? - 3-...
12 years agoTo Wrap or Not to Wrap
They're done and setup in our living room. D' Drummer My son has a hard time getting up in the morning, so after I finished them and set them up, I t...
12 years agoMarching Snare to Kit Snare
I'm looking for tips from people that have successfully converted a marching snare to a kit snare - 14 x 4, 14 x 5, 14 x 5.5, 14 x 6 or larger? - 3-...
12 years agoI think I got a Gretsch Snare....I think...
Great job! I love reading about VDF members bringing drums back to life. Personally, I would rather have a drum where I put some type effort into ma...
12 years agoWOW Ludwig 60's Green sparkle snare
If more members of the VDF win GW auctions over "Paisley", then that's fine by me. Yes, the ending prices are higher now, but those profits are going...
12 years agoSuccessfully Removing a Grommet for Reuse
It worked. I was able to successfully re-install the grommet. The badge sits flush with the shell and is tight. I just took my time. I left the gr...
12 years agoThe Round Badge Is Back!
I just saw this on Steve Maxwell's site. How cool! http://www.maxwelldrums.com/gretsch-vintage-gretsch-news-cool-stuff-c-188_21_383.html It looks li...
12 years ago3 Ply Gretsch Shell?
Is this a 3 ply shell and is it Gretsch? If so, what year could it be? Badge is missing. :( No extra holes. :) Any guesses? - Tim
12 years agoIntro 4 newbie with 2 vintage kits
From bigshawn...
12 years ago1971 Gretsch 22/13/16 blue glitter, EC+!
Thanks for the honesty and clarification. My kit had the diamond base bass drum mount and it's a 20/12/14 all with very close S/N's. Not sure what c...
12 years ago1971 Gretsch 22/13/16 blue glitter, EC+!
I find it interesting that Gretsch switched to the single pole style tom mount even when there was only one mounted tom. For example, 22/13/16 or 20/...
12 years agoQUICK! Hurry! Help!
I agree with all of the above. If the cymbals are K's (probably not though), do it. If not see how far down they will go. Is it a 13/16/22 with 5.5...
12 years agoSuccessfully Removing a Grommet for Reuse
I'm not sure if others have tried this before, but I was able to successfully remove a badge grommet to be re-used. It's a pretty simple idea. Last...
12 years agoJust getting started on a 60's Ludwig set
That turned out awesome. It's a totally different kit. The latest pictures appear to have a tinge of green. If you're looking to accent the hoops,...
12 years agoThe next generation of vintage drummers
From Mspartacus...
12 years ago