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What kit is this and should I buy it?
All things considered, the Beverly kit is a much better deal. If you opt for the Pearl kit, contact DaddyNowhere on this site as he has the die-cut vi...
12 years ago"If you're not breaking sticks you're not doing it right!"
I think I'll weigh in on this as my perspective is probably different than most. My involvement in drumming besides playing for my own enjoyment is in...
12 years agoCamouflage Acrolite??
I recently picked up another one for $50 in moderate shape. I am thinking I am going to have the aluminum polished on it and possibly add some tube lu...
12 years agoRogers XP8 re-wrap
Wow! Wow! Wow! Bowing And that is all I have to say. ...no...wait..... WOW!!!
12 years ago"If you're not breaking sticks you're not doing it right!"
From Jim...
12 years agoCamco vs DW- retrospect
This has been discussed here before and is really a rhetorical in nature, however, I will ask it regardless: Do you think the difference is the age o...
12 years agoUPDATE: Champagne Sparkle wrap info from the horse's mouth (and I'm STILL confused)!
By the way Drummer808, that kit and that photo looks fantastic!
12 years agoUPDATE: Champagne Sparkle wrap info from the horse's mouth (and I'm STILL confused)!
Drummer808, In these photos, do you know if we are comparing original champagne sparkle with the currently available product, which I believe is calle...
12 years agoSlingerland COW time capsule
And what better way to take care of a chrome drum kit?! Really nice. Thanks for the story.
12 years agoStar Deluxe Dynamic snare with flat unround shell sections
It has always been the nature of a lot of these thin shelled MIJ drums to simply deform by being tensioned. Since snare drums are generally tensioned...
12 years agoinstalling snare wires
mbira, That is certainly a fine question indeed. I am sure there will be a few answers about that. Some snare wires actually accommodate the cord by i...
12 years agoUPDATE: Champagne Sparkle wrap info from the horse's mouth (and I'm STILL confused)!
That is interesting. It would be even more interesting to see if Delamar would send you a sample of their "original" champagne sparkle. I would think...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
John, This has been such a cool thread to follow. That is a great thing you are doing for your grandson. The color is appropriate as you have been hav...
12 years agoLudwig Standards
From kevins...
12 years agoLudwig Standards
Indeed. I don't know that the hardware is all that inferior either. I have an Acrolite standard that I have used since day 1 in the early 70's and the...
12 years ago