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Does anyone know what type of drums these are?
The shell interiors look like the "Granitone" copy that Tama used to use. The closeup in photo 3.........that little bit of wood showing between the...
6 years agoJapanese Tension Rods
Another option is to just order new, "normal" tension rods and just replace the threaded insert (or swivel nut) inside the lug with a new, standard on...
6 years agoBass Drum Spur Hole Repair
What I've done before is completely fill the hole with wood filler and re-drill. Put painters tape on the outside of the shell (on the wrap) to use a...
6 years agoGood Deal on a Rogers Butcher Block Kit in Indianapolis Area
These are not mine, but I saw these and thought I would pass it along. Looks like the bass drum has been modded with a Ludwig mount, and some of the...
6 years agoAvedis Zildjian cymbal - ID help needed
Sure thing Zen. Fire away!
6 years agoQuick tip on protecting wood hoops from pedal rash
From amosguy...
6 years agoQuick tip on protecting wood hoops from pedal rash
Greetings, I just wanted to share a quick tip that is cheap and easy to protect wood bass drum hoops from "pedal rash". I know there are presently a...
6 years agoAvedis Zildjian cymbal - ID help needed
Zen, Here are two photos of the cymbal I was thinking about. It's a 20" K. Custom ride. The stamp is definitely "pressed in" and not laser engraved...
6 years ago1966 Slingerland "Modern Solo # 2R" Outfit
One last try on this forum before I go elsewhere. I may be willing to sell the snare separately. Give me a shout, V
6 years agoDrum Companies and Their Worst Ideas
Here's another one: Remo Legero drums. It was the same concept as the RIMS "Headset" kits and the Arbiter Flats, but with very shallow shells. Rumo...
6 years agoDrum Companies and Their Worst Ideas
I agree about the Arbiter Flats kit. Those actually weren't too bad. I have a RIMS "Headset" that is just heads and no shells. It used to belong to...
6 years agoYahama Drums??
Pictures for posterity's sake.
6 years agoOld Pearl refurbishing pt1
Welcome! Great story! Two things we all really love here: Photos of a clean/restore job and good stories about a certain kit. I bet you are real...
6 years agoYahama Drums??
Not Yamaha, but they look like Pearl drums from the mid to late 70's, based on the bass drum's and top tom's mount. Snare may be a different make, ce...
6 years agoEarly 60's Jazz Fesival basket case acquisition.
I agree with kevins, looks like a great project. Minimal fading on the wrap too. I know it's sacrilege to say, but you could always replace the lugs...
6 years ago