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Can Someone School Me on Late 60s Premier?
I have played a few 60's era Prems and Olympics and actually changed heads on a couple,I was impressed across the board with the quality,but I think t...
10 years agoFeedback on cymbal set up I put togeather
In the past,the German/ European makers ( Paiste/Meinl) made cymbals that were brighter and more focused than than the turkish style makers. Sabian a...
10 years agoRogers Dayton Holiday
Just curious, I know you're always looking for a kit with a 22" bass drum, but always seem to trade for a kit with a 20" bass drum, why? _____________...
10 years agoLudwig vs. DW
nice playing. From what I have heard,Collector series drums are great tha t low rumble ,as are vintage ludwigs,so i...
10 years agoopinions on substitute hoops for 12" teardrop tom.
A shame not to play the drum,in the the U.S, there are plenty of MIJ kits with Slingerland look alike stick saver hoops that are cheap,I would get s...
10 years ago1970 Ludwig Kit
Look to be 3 ply clear int blue and oval badge started 69 3 ply era finished 1976 bd spurs look original tom holder is not original,if there are extra...
10 years agoFeedback on cymbal set up I put togeather
Nice collection there,you def have the bright/glassy arena covered. I assume you like the Euro type sound.Even the non paiste cymbals you have are on...
10 years agoVintage Rare set 5 Star Super Zyn 14"Hi-Hats
Those look great,the lathing is interesting.Never seen any in person.
10 years agojumping ship to Rogers
To the OP,yes the B+B lugs are much less sturdy and in the states prices reflect that.Since you want a sturdy gigging kit without hardware issues Rog...
10 years agoPhotos from an unpublished 1980-81 ludwig catalog
I knew that Ludwig offered Die casts in a cast at sometime,now I know when.They are distinctive looking.I wonder if they are still offered. The poste...
10 years agoLudwig Vistalite Smoke Project
Nice job on the resto,I don't think I have ever seen a 20" vistalite BD, never seen a vista with fold up spurs either,makes sense,less drilling on a...
10 years agoWhat are late 70's-early 80's 22" A's going for ON AVERAGE?
All things being equal heavier more mass equals lower pitch,look at the profile of the one you think is germanic,the ones I have seen have been lower...
10 years agoEarly Sakae?
I would like to see those hoops from different vantage points,I imagine they would totally choke those light softwood MIJ shells.
10 years agoSonor S Classic Maple - need help
As I remember they were an intermediate kit,I think Chinese made,I played a backline kit,and got to hear them out front also,and they were a nice soun...
10 years agoCadeson Aluminum Snare Drum
I saw Cadeson drums in an independent shop in the late 90's,they had a lower line,similar to pearl exports,and a professional line,the shop had a 6 pi...
10 years ago