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Bearing edges...to do or not to do?!
This is always a tough question. Opinions will vary but you will need to decide what it is you want out of the kit. If your concern is a great players...
12 years agoSlingerland lug patterns - 6, 8 and 10
Generally the major manufacturers used six lugs on their "student" level drums as a costs savings measure. Less hardware and labor associated with the...
12 years agoWow, 100 times what its worth
Maybe so but this badge looks like it was in a car crash! Geez what donpeople do to these things?
12 years agoStoring hi-hat, connect or disconnect?
It is probably a good idea to release the clutch when not in use so as to not continually rely on the spring. I've never had a spring failure either b...
12 years agoPlease help me to identify these drums
Tommy P, when you are playing the Sinatra tribute show, just know THAT is how you do it!
12 years agohelp with drumsticks....
Robyn, It sounds like you just need to work your technique a bit. Like any other instrument (or any other skill set for that matter) there is no shor...
12 years agovintage Gretsch Drums, Salmon Satin, 9x13, 14x14, 14x20, excellent chrome!
From roundbadgedude...
12 years ago1960s ERA Vintage Pearl Kit ID HELP
That set came out great. For $80 no harm in keeping that joker. My only thought on the shell thickness would be either: A.) they just used whatever s...
12 years agoneed help with my supra!!
The thing about strainers is either they strain or they don't. You may find that they won't hold tension and begin to loosen up over a period of time...
12 years agohelp with drumsticks....
Robyn, It would be interesting to note how long you have been playing. I think you will find that the folks that have really great technique don't hol...
12 years agoHi there, Craig Lauritsen here ...
Craig, Greetings and welcome to the forum. My little drum cleaning skills are an embarrassment compared to what you apparently do. Great to have you h...
12 years agoAnyone knowledgeable on Walberg & Auge?
...and a hearty w e l c o m e to RGB's Child. That is a fantastic post.
12 years agoAnyone knowledgeable on Walberg & Auge?
I don't mind saying that this thread is nothing if not seriously heart-warming! Well done all!
12 years agoSOUND - Modern pure Maple vs. Slinger beige Map/Pop/Mahog
I agree with Jim. Different shell layups, shell sizes, shell age and bearing edges are going to produce a wide variety of sounds. Your DDrum kick will...
12 years agoSOUND - Modern pure Maple vs. Slinger beige Map/Pop/Mahog
You will find that the Slingerland kit will sound warmer. You will probably also note that the DDrum kit is louder though I suppose it depends on what...
12 years ago