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RK concerns
I used the 50,s RK shell as my model for my steam bent shells when i was making them a few years ago.To me its still the best snare drum ever built......
18 years agocast hoops
A friend of mine is convinced die cast hoops sound much better on "vintage drums"?...I feel the exact opposite,triple flange across the board!.....YOU...
18 years agoSonor [smoke and mirrors]?
You may have noticed a surge of popularity of late regarding Sonor drums.There is a great deal of interest in this company.I for one have always been...
18 years ago1968 hayman midnight blue
Dean, where are you located?....yes send a pic or 2 pls wh
18 years agoHail to the Chief??
"Any bad words".....Well,it depends on which dunit you talk to that day....there are several....The throws are cheaply made but still an ok unit for t...
18 years agoHail to the Chief??
Research the drum more thoroughly.I,ve read where it is plagued with small imperfections.Check out some other forums and ask questions.....And are eit...
18 years agoMy new almost 50 year old Radio King.
I modelled my shells [True North] after the RK.I admire that drum so much i wanted to make them even better.In my opinion i did just that because the...
18 years agoGretsch; made in Taiwan...
I believe they are corporately and politically Gretsch,but in reality,they,re not.
18 years agoc1940 Gretsch Round Badge Marching Snare 14x10
Anything Gretsch is worth money.......unfortunately.x-mas3
18 years agofather in laws drums.
Roy....Im in Burlington so if you want you can come and check out my 50,s Slings.I,ve done a lot of research lately,but if i could see a drum with a b...
18 years agoKick Muffler
I have a 57-59 Sling kit in quite decent shape and the bass drum has a muffler built in that you move back and forth from a turning screw on top of th...
18 years agosnare lugs wtd.
Two projects and i need Rogers b/t or Gretsch or Sling lugs for snare drums.Let me know what you have....thx
18 years agoRogers Dynasonic Snare for Sale - Red Sparkle
TommyP....thx for the info,and yes,i was referring to our 1st. conversationYes Sir So i ask you;Were the Dynas serial numbered [i assume they were] ca...
18 years ago1960's Zim Gar Drums
Amen!! To That
18 years agoRogers Dynasonic Snare for Sale - Red Sparkle
Hi TommyP......Sounds familiar eh?....I have a 5" 1957 WMP Radio King in original condition but without the gleam and shine of a new drum.It also has...
18 years ago