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Can Anyone tell me about this Beverely snare?
I guess throwing it away was to drop it on the roof! That is a new location for finding a drum!. Here is some company history on them provided by Mik...
16 years agousing glue on tape wrap
I see how this can be tricky. Here is a little pictoral I did for wrapping a drum. Click Here Once you mark the wrap and the shell where you want i...
16 years agopolishing
There is also an article on the topic in the links at the top. Cleaning and Restoring Vintage Drums I wrote that awhile ago and will probably update...
16 years agoTama Granstar, what they worth ?
Bass $150 - $175 Floor Tom $125 - $150 Tom $75 - $100 That is what they have been selling for on Ebay, but in different colors then black..
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
I would take a small metal file and slowly file away the edge... SLOWLY... It should get through it pretty easy. Then just work your way around the...
16 years agoWhat Slingerland snare is this?
Lesson learned for me, I have never seen one, or never really looked for one. There are none on Ebay past or present, plenty of smooth shell version....
16 years agoRadio King question ?
Very true Rich, I had one that someone thought the arm went away from the drum then into the drum and by the time I turned around they broke it off!...
16 years agoSonor grommet removal
Are you trying to save the old grommet's Or replace them? So you think they are possibly flared out to secure them to the shell? David
16 years agoWhat Slingerland snare is this?
Hey vadrums, how many have you seen with that shell? They usually cataloged that with a smooth chrome shell and not with the 3 grooves. congo_king h...
16 years agoBorn On Date For Premier Snare
This looks like an 80's Premier. Is it brass or steel? David
16 years agoCan you Identify this kit
This is a nice kit, but I do not think it is 60's those bass spurs are heavy duty and that color looks like a 70's color... Polychromatic Silver. Th...
16 years agoNewbie cymbal question
Thanks Kevin! I was watching this move through the process and left it as is. You see, we are all seeking information and knowledge and learning abo...
16 years agoQuestion about Slingerland Kit Value
Kit 1: 1960's slingerland, re-wrapped. 8 x 12 16 x 16 14 x 20 sizes. $400 Kit 2: 1970's slingerland in black-gold-black ducco. 9 x 12 11 x 14 14 x 20...
16 years agoLudwig Acrolite snare
I used Goof Off on an acrolite that was painted. It was a slow process. You want to try and keep the original finish, so I would not use anything th...
16 years agoLUDWIG and LEEDY help
These are worth more for a vintage collection then as players drums. At least from what I have heard or seen from people that own them. It really...
16 years ago