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Jazz drums...vintage Gretsch or Ludwig
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13 years agoSlingerland Drum ID?
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13 years agoSlingerland Drum ID?
I bet Ron Barron at multiple sets with his name badge installed. The mounted tom in the photo doesn't have Slingerland lugs. - Tim
13 years agoSlingerland Drum ID?
The hunt begins. ;) - Tim
13 years agoSlingerland Drum ID?
Check this out: http://triblocal.com/libertyville/galleries/2010/11/seniors-still-rockin-this-thanksgiving-week/#5 Does that badge on the snare look...
13 years ago1964 Slingerland - Haskell W. Harr 10x14 Snare
Finished it this weekend. It turned out really nice too. Up close, you can really notice the uneven fade on the wrap. From 20 feet away, it's not r...
13 years ago1964 Slingerland - Haskell W. Harr 10x14 Snare
Thanks for the replies. In the process of cleaning. Lugs and throw off are the last items that need cleaned. Used polishing compound on the shell and...
13 years agoMotown drums
Thanks for the original post AtlantaDrumGuy. I spent the evening listening to and enjoying Motown's greatest. Focusing in on the drums too. :rolleye...
13 years agoGretsch Model and Serial Numbers
Here is something I've found useful. http://www.gretschdrumdatingguide.com/ Rick Gier collects Gretsch information. I submitted my 71ish Stop Sign...
13 years agoRough looking mid-70's Ludwig Supra cleaning
Post some pics for the experts to chime in. It might not be that bad. It might just need some TLC. If it's really bad, it might qualify for the "fi...
13 years ago1964 Slingerland - Haskell W. Harr 10x14 Snare
Another find at my son's school. I'm cleaning up this parade snare for his drum line. The wrap is pretty faded, has some small cracks and is bucklin...
13 years agoMotown drums
Ironically, I was just thinking about this same subject and was thinking about posting. Another one of "the most recorded drums" in music history. -...
13 years ago1959 Gretsch Restoration Project
Just did some more research and Tom Flye played drums and was an engineer on Don McLean's American Pie (1971). Since they were Tom's personal kit, I...
13 years ago1959 Gretsch Restoration Project
Wow! Aside from having a 1959 RB kit, you have set that is full of music history. Check out the info on The Record Plant: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
13 years agoGlitter Blast Spray Paint
This would be good for poorly pitted Supra's and Acrolite's too. Wow! Check out the Color Offerings. Really nice colors available. This could also...
13 years ago