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Drum Mate kit, 20/14/12.
Sure will do, it's a cool little kit. The bass drum was simply made from a 3/8 steel rod and the boom part of a stagg stand that was cut down. I simp...
12 years agoDrum Mate kit, 20/14/12.
I've got a rather nice 24, not sure I'd trust it on this!
12 years agoDrum Mate kit, 20/14/12.
thanks for all the nice comments, It came with wood hoops when sold new but the one wood hoop that was supplied with the kit was cracked, so these ar...
12 years agoDrum Mate kit, 20/14/12.
Hi all, This is my Drum Mate kit, MIJ around 1968 - 1970 or so. I filled in the edges, cleaned the shells, oiled the insides with teak and scrubbed...
12 years agoI'm looking for some Star/Drum Mate lugs
I'm still looking for lugs, toms in particular if anyone has any? Thanks for all messages so far. I've just set up the kit and it's pretty awesome loo...
12 years agoI'm looking for some Star/Drum Mate lugs
Thanks, will do pictures soon. I'm still waiting on hoops, heads and inserts but the wrap is amazing quality (athough very slightly transparent...) so...
12 years agoWill my 1990's yammy's ever be considered vintage?
Yes, they will be. Everything (particularly complex items that are focused in and around popular culture) can become "vintage". It's just a matter of...
12 years agoI'm looking for some Star/Drum Mate lugs
Hi Glenn, That's a really generous offer, thank you so much. I'm afraid those aren't quite the right lugs, they are pretty similar but not an exact...
12 years agoMIJ Tension rod replacement
I've always found 12/24 UNC and the 7/32 to be close enough to work with both, as I make my own lugs using a 12/24 tap sometimes. I've just picked up...
12 years agoI'm looking for some Star/Drum Mate lugs
Hi all in the vintage drum world. I've recently started my first vintage restoration, a Drum Made kit in grey pearl, 20/14/12 and 14 snare. The wrap...
12 years ago