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Tuning Vintage Drums To Notes
I agree with Bill, unless you are tone deaf there is no magic to learning to recognize intervals by ear. It's a learned skill like anything else. I...
12 years agoVintage 15x12 Ludwig Tom not resonating on snare stand!
I agree that you absolutely need to keep the snare stand basket loose. Otherwise you will certainly experience a choked drum sound. If you don't wan...
12 years agoHarp Rig - Check it Out
...and you should investigate a patent. That would work for any musician and, to be honest, that neck holder always looked goofy to me. It also solve...
12 years agoHarp Rig - Check it Out
Necessity is a mother... Nice fabrication indeed. Back in the day when I had issues keeping my mic stand upright with the boom and the gooseneck, I s...
12 years agoWhy so few toms?
It is funny how things like this become fad and fashion. Music started to rebel against the extravagance of the 80's so one up and one down or two dow...
12 years agoOlympic Kit help
From johnnyz...
12 years agoPure Sound Equalizer snare wires
That us a very pretty drum. I have used the Genera Dry HD heads on occasion and they can certainly be the ticket depending on what you want to accompl...
12 years agoWrong sided story...
I worked with a drummer this weekend that set up just like that. As with most things percussion; if it works, do it. In this particular case it does...
12 years agoPlaying Simply...
When I moved to Nashville I came from a background of playing everything you can imagine from pop, rock, fusion, small combo jazz, big band, symphonic...
12 years agoPure Sound Equalizer snare wires
I do use them on several snares. I like the sound as it is a little drier and generally less overall actual "snare" sound. Whether it really helps wi...
12 years agoEarly 80s Tama Superstar - $300 (Lansing, MI)
That is a pretty decent price on that kit, especially in those sizes. Those were good drums and I anyways liked that color. A couple of bass drum h...
12 years ago5-Lug MIJ tom? Ever seen one?
Not MIJ, but my Premier Olympic kit has a 12" 5 lug tom. It was just another way to keep costs down. Makes the tuning pattern a little weird. It actua...
12 years agoL.A. area music store with tons of vintage drums!
From kevins...
12 years agoThank you Veterans!
I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you to all that served or who are still serving. My deepest gratitude goes out to those who have served this country a...
12 years agoWhere do I start?...my new summer project
That is going to be a great project for you. Check the scarf joint on the shells. You should be able to tell if they were originally stained or not....
12 years ago