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Can put the hardware from my Acrolite to a Pioneer snare shell?
You can swap the hardware. The lug hole spacing will be the same, as should the strainer and butt plate. Not a bad shell for the price. Might need a l...
9 years agoHelp me identify a Vintage Tama Imperialstar kit!
I don't think they have been labeled as Imperialstars while under Star. I think that name came to be once the name Tama was officially branded. Also n...
9 years agoGigging while sick---sucks !!
The two times I've had it hard is when I'm having a bad asthma flare up. 99.9% of the time I have it under control, but if I get a bad head cold it go...
9 years agoNo Fuss, Fool-Proof Drum Wrap Instructions
That's a good on point tutorial you put together. For anyone just starting to wrap, or maybe taking on a personal project you cover all the bases.
9 years agoPearl Snare Identification
Absolutely worth buying. In my opinion a lot of the MIJ snares sound amazing. Some of my favorites are my MIJ's.
9 years agoHelp me identify a Vintage Tama Imperialstar kit!
It's a bit harder to place an exact year on the 1970's models. Generally though the higher the number the later it was made. I think the Imperialstars...
9 years agoPearl Snare Identification
Looks to be from the 1960's. But that Pearl logo looks like a sticker placed over the original badge. This was probably a Pearl made MIJ snare with on...
9 years agoHelp me identify a Vintage Tama Imperialstar kit!
Yes in the 1980's Tama added the year before the number. Such as 80-xxxxx , 81-xxxxx, etc.... Mine are from '84 and my Superstars from '83 are the sam...
9 years agoDecisions Decisions
That's true, I could do the blue sparkle / glitter. The Slingerland's did come out looking killer. I think they get a bad rap because they were budget...
9 years agoDecisions Decisions
So I have a 1960's MIJ kit that I picked up with a recent lot. Kit is complete, but was unwrapped. It was given a clear coat and possibly a light coat...
9 years agoMasking tape removal from cymbal
Goo Gone or or adhesive remover. Either one will do the trick and not damage the cymbal. But let it soak and wipe it with a cloth. Don't use any steel...
9 years ago"Slingerland Made in Japan 60's Snare Drum"
geckobeats - I'll have to find it. I happened across it by accident while looking up a Slingerland Model that someone posted here inquiring about. I g...
9 years agoLeedy Drums and Accessories
Do you work at Guitar Center?
9 years agoMy Grandfather's Tempro Drums
I'd be interested in one of the floor toms for my Tempro kit. I'll send you a PM.
9 years ago"Slingerland Made in Japan 60's Snare Drum"
If the seller is the guy I think it is, no wonder. Saw a video from a guy on Youtube working on a Vintage Slingerland snare. Took a drill to all the r...
9 years ago