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From salty 1322

I agree with you completely. Sure, it's fine to collect and restore. I do the same thing...BUT, I also play my big ol' set of Stars on a regular basis. That's what they are for, isn't it?! Brian

That's what I thought and I get the restoring aspect of vintage drums, but not so much the collecting of them. That's just me, I never collected anything. All I need is one great sounding kit to fulfill my inner rock star.band3

Posted on 9 years ago
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I really agreed ...Hear so much talk about tone...tuning..shells at 5ply or 6..?

Type of cymbal sound, dark, trashy, washy,...etc...

But really only about 60% here really play ...And what I mean by that is...

Pkging up gear...driving...unloading...resetting up...

Only to hear from the lead singer, after yr set to go.."could you move it about 6" back and alil to the left ...lololol

Play yr heart out...to a guitarist that is getting louder after every set...

A lead singer that wants to hit yr cymbals, over n over again...!

Yr done ..tired...yr hands and arms are cramping...

Now tear dwn...load in yr car...collect yr $$ & hope you can take off b4 anybody asks you to help tear dwn the P.A. & lights..lololololol...

* not trying to offend....just ranting....

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 9 years ago
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I gig regularly in a couple different bands, doing a wide variety of genres. I use several different sized setups with my original Blaemires, which I choose from three different sized bass drums, and an assortment of toms. I also own a modern Jenkins-Martin kit with sizes that can also cover an assortment of gigs. These are all the drums I need, so I don't really spend much time buying and selling. My tool box is full. ;-)

Btw, I've been playing a lot of smaller stage gigs, but got to stretch out a bit this past weekend. :-)

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Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From RIMS n SKINS

I really agreed ...Hear so much talk about tone...tuning..shells at 5ply or 6..?Type of cymbal sound, dark, trashy, washy,...etc...But really only about 60% here really play ...And what I mean by that is...Pkging up gear...driving...unloading...resetting up...Only to hear from the lead singer, after yr set to go.."could you move it about 6" back and alil to the left ...lolololPlay yr heart out...to a guitarist that is getting louder after every set...A lead singer that wants to hit yr cymbals, over n over again...!Yr done ..tired...yr hands and arms are cramping...Now tear dwn...load in yr car...collect yr $$ & hope you can take off b4 anybody asks you to help tear dwn the P.A. & lights..lololololol...* not trying to offend....just ranting....

A few gigs ago I was the first to arrive and set up. The fill in bass player arrives just after I finished and the first thing he says to me is,"I don't have enough room to set up!" Now I was using a four piece Ludwig kit with two cymbals and a pair of hats, not much of a footprint. He had a bass amp and one bass guitar, I looked at him and just shook my head, but being the nice guy that I am, I pulled everything over a foot or two. I need to start a one man band.D' Drummer

Posted on 9 years ago
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From salty 1322

I agree with you completely. Sure, it's fine to collect and restore. I do the same thing...BUT, I also play my big ol' set of Stars on a regular basis. That's what they are for, isn't it?! Brian

Yes again to that.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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From RIMS n SKINS

I really agreed ...Hear so much talk about tone...tuning..shells at 5ply or 6..?Type of cymbal sound, dark, trashy, washy,...etc...But really only about 60% here really play ...And what I mean by that is...Pkging up gear...driving...unloading...resetting up...Only to hear from the lead singer, after yr set to go.."could you move it about 6" back and alil to the left ...lolololPlay yr heart out...to a guitarist that is getting louder after every set...A lead singer that wants to hit yr cymbals, over n over again...!Yr done ..tired...yr hands and arms are cramping...Now tear dwn...load in yr car...collect yr $$ & hope you can take off b4 anybody asks you to help tear dwn the P.A. & lights..lololololol...* not trying to offend....just ranting....

Quite exact figure there. Hmm I feel a thread coming on.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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The 4th was the last time I played. And I had to stop after 4 hours nonstop I just got caught in the moment with the nite out doors Eddie C. And fireworks awesome but being tired was so overwhelming I had to stop thankfull of other drummers there

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
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