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14" zildjan hihats
I have had a pair of Paiste 15" sound edge hi hats since 1980. Love them. I also use 14" A Zildjian new beats as well as a 13" set. Mostly use my 14"...
11 years agoSilver Glass Glitter question
The Gretsch Silver Sparkle looks really nice. That 73 Gretsch floor tom Silver Sparkle is a tad brighter then the Camco and Ludwig of mine. I am sure...
11 years agomy ludwigs update.
Those are really nice vintage Ludwigs. I love red sparkle and always wanted some. Can't wait to see them all cleaned , shiny, and set up. Make lots of...
11 years agoSilver Glass Glitter question
Thanks John, I usually use a Silver sparkle 16x16 Gretsch with the Camco's since it is a Jasper shell. My little three drum Jasper kit. I have a few s...
11 years agoThe King Joins His Children (A Slingerland Story)
Nice, Solid, good looking kit. That snare looks right at home. Darn good match from what I can see. I love my Slingerland's.
11 years agoNeed help Identifying vintage silver sparkle bongos
As compared to GonBop or other high end bongos , no they are not in that league but you can still find heads for them. Probably more expensive than th...
11 years agoLudwig Downbeat Restoration
Really nice. That blue sparkle looks great !
11 years agoMy 70's B/O pointy badge Acro for Blacro
I have a extra 70's pointy B/O badge Acro in really nice condition I would like to trade for a Blacrolite snare.
11 years agoWhere do you position your snare strainers?
Throw off between 4 and 5. As long as it is on my middle to lower right and never at 6. I fiddle with my snare's tension a lot in different acoustical...
11 years agoWho wants this one?
I have been using my 70's pointy badge Acro the last few gigs. Got it tuned up really nice. What great snare drums. I have another one just like it i...
11 years agoSilver Glass Glitter question
Here are some Ludwig and Camco Silver Sparkle 70's wrap. I used that Camco bass, Tom and a Gretsch Silver sparkle floor tom last weekend and I was loo...
11 years agoLudwig Shells across the 70's to 90's
Does your 24" have rerings? If so it is probably a 3 ply, and the 22" are 6 ply. My 22" 6 ply is much heavier than my 24" 3 ply's. That's one reason I...
11 years agoa new luddy snare
Glad you finally found a nice Jazzfest to match your kit. Now you have two nice Champagne snares !
11 years agoChick Webb's Kit
Very interesting. I could not make out what lugs they were. Love the black Chic on the floor tom. Wheels so he could roll the whole set. Very custom s...
11 years agoChick Webb's Kit
Anyone know whatever became of this drum set ? And the drum manufacturer ?
11 years ago