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Ludwig Marble Cortex
Oops! Just noticed that it is labeled '79. Now I know why I missed that one. I was deep into the first child and first house in '79.
13 years agoLudwig Marble Cortex
First time I've seen that finish. Late 60's or early 70's?
13 years agoSlingerland Parts
Question for the Slingerland guys: What is the correct ride tom mount for an early 70's set (from charts on the Vintage Drum Guide looks to be 70-1/...
13 years agoAmerican Drums of the 60's
Yes, and if you look carefully at the lost 1964 concert flic on the Tube, you Gretsch guys with see what appears to be 20,12,12,16,16 with all swivo h...
13 years agoSlingerland "Bop" Kit...
Thanks for the info on PSA wrap. I'm glad it had no reference to the other PSA (prostate specific antigen) I'd never heard of it. What is the source...
13 years agoAmerican Drums of the 60's
Ps - Artwork is my wife's. www.cathieboucher.com Thanks for the kind comment. She's been angling for floor tom end tables for years, but I haven't g...
13 years agoAmerican Drums of the 60's
Interesting point, but I'd be really happy to get some Camcos or other makes that were factory equipped with Swivomatic in the day (like the drums Den...
13 years agoAmerican Drums of the 60's
Here's a group photo of some examples of the great American drums of the 60's. A few are very original and a few have seen mods with respect to the mo...
13 years agoNOT Cleaning Drums
Agreeing with teverson-sr. Brush your teeth, clean your drums. However, learning to clean them correctly is a study and I'm a novice compared to wha...
13 years agoLee county music
Good responses and I'm noting each with particular reference to "intent" to conseal condition. That isn't appropriate in any case and it appears I ove...
13 years agoLee county music
I've read through most of these post and I'm a bit puzzled. Here are couple of the scenarios: 1. You sell your drum on eBay for $300. Leecounty relis...
13 years agoSlingerland "Bop" Kit...
I'll appreciate some info concerning what you referred to as "PSA cherry wood veneer." Did you apply another veneer of wood to those shells?
13 years agoSlingerland Mahogany Drums
Thanks Strider, I have seen that curve and estimated the second set listed to have been built between 70-1/2 and 72. Best, Dan
13 years agoSlingerland Mahogany Drums
Thanks to both vintagemore2000 and RogerSling for the help. The earlier set was marked and was just about late 65/66 with gold/black badge, rail con...
13 years agoSlingerland Mahogany Drums
Does anyone know whether or not the outside diameter differs on Slingerland drums if they are M or P drums - M finished and P before wrap is applied....
13 years ago