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Slingerland Cutaway drum set
I've owned and played several such kits. They're well made heavy maple shell drums. The cutaways have aluminum strips attached to the bottom shell e...
10 years agoPremier Badge
Searching for vintage Premier square badge, with or without grommet. Must be one from 1960's up through mid 1970's. PM me if you have one to spare....
10 years ago"Band" LLC or 501(c)(3) Worth it or just a hassle?
Can't advise you regarding an LLC, but as for setting up a 501(c)(3), you must strictly adhere to Internal Revenue Service codes regarding such. Goog...
10 years agoFour German snares to identify
The turquoise sparkle snare appears to be a DERI, possibly missing a piece or two from the throwoff. The last photo with the staggered lugs possibly...
10 years agoFrench drum? military? help with identification please!
Definitely a "strap on" practice pad. The appearance of the grain on the natural skin pad suggests pig skin; possibly goat skin.
10 years agoCracking noise when tensioning drum
Based on your description "I could actually feel the key turn in my hand ' jump ' at the same time...", I would strongly suggest you disassemble the h...
10 years agoABBA - (lack of) cymbals
“Cymbals are what drummers use to ruin an otherwise perfect drum sound.” - Michael Tretow, Recording Engineer for ABBA
10 years agoCarlton King snare
All hail The King!
10 years agoCan Someone School Me on Late 60s Premier?
forum member dukekamaya: "None have beech shells, rather they are Finnish birch with beech reinforcing rings." True and factual. I stand corrected...
10 years agoHave a Rogers Big R with Memriloc and I want to...
Don't alter it.
10 years ago12" brass snare drum Identification
Very impressive, Chromeo! Sounds excellent and looks great!
10 years agoCan Someone School Me on Late 60s Premier?
Forum member Mike Ellis is highly knowledgeable on the subject of Premier drums. Contact him through the forum. Now, some answers to your questions...
10 years agoOlympic Wood Snares
I've owned several of them made with birch shells. They are quite excellent drums which blend in musically very well, much like a Ludwig vintage wood...
10 years agoAmati 70s Concert Tom Kit converted to a Rockkit!:-)
Beautiful!
10 years agoWhat the heck is this floor tom?
The floor tom leg holder castings, and the mechanism mounted on the lower area of the shell are without doubt Meazzi Hollywood President. The mechani...
10 years ago