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Slingerland assembly question.?
Don't beat me up for this.... Way back when in the old days.... I used to take a lighter and put the flame under the head and near the ding... It w...
18 years agoPolishing a Chrome over Wood Snare?
I would PM Tommyp on this one. He has worked on this type of wrap with great success. He has been very busy with gigs and might not get back to you...
18 years agoPlease Help Me Identify Ludwig Set
Did this set sell on Ebay for $1000???? Is it the same set? Just checking, it was up for a short time and sold fast... David
18 years agoHelp identifying Gretsch snare
The photo looks like a four ply shell. Can you see a clearer part of the bearing edge to determine if that is the case? I have never really seen anyo...
18 years agoSweet old 1950's Kent!
I remember it on Ebay! Re-post when you do the cleaning and restoration on it. David
18 years agoLudwig Universal and snare wires ...
You will have big problems with the hoop clips if you tune this drum high. They were never meant to be tuned like that. They will probably bend or b...
18 years agoThe oldest drum set
The WFL snare with twin throws is for sure a nice drum and very collectible. Yes, there is value to the set based on condition, originality, etc......
18 years agoLudwig "smoke" Vistalites
That is a good price with the 24" and 18" Check behind all of the lugs and look for any cracks or problems. Smoke is probably the least popular co...
18 years agoPost Your Biggest Fear Drumming
That is one funny story! I guess I always never used to eat spicy foods or anything that might "cramp" my style. Toilet I used to worry about t...
18 years agoAge and value of Rogers kit
Hey Ken I posted on your gallery shot of the "Student Model" If it has 8 lugs it is not a Student Model, but a Hollywood Ace. Looks like a rapid th...
18 years agoStudent Edition Slingerland Snare & case
Student models had 6 lugs! That looks like an 8 lugger!! Are my old eyes playing tricks on me? What is the shell? Does it have the rapid strainer?...
18 years agoSlingerland 2 to 1 Snare questions
The last thing.... Your drum will clean up just fine and will shine!!!! You will never be able to get the small dents out with that finish, so just...
18 years agoSlingerland 2 to 1 Snare questions
The drum on that Ebay auction belongs to stewy. He is a member here if I remember correctly. For those of you who would rather click to the auction,...
18 years agoSlingerland 2 to 1 Snare questions
That is the TDR strainer. You will find the shell information in the slingerland section by DrCJW on the home page of the main web site, or Click...
18 years agoLudwig serial numbers
Gray finish acrylic drums? Let's get to the bottom of this set. Can you get some pictures? David
18 years ago