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Re-wrap query
Thanks for the advice. I'll see how it goes but I really like the idea of the 24" and they don't come up that often. The duco on the underside of th...
9 years agoRe-wrap query
Thanks guys. I confess that I've never seen Duco wrap before so please excuse my previous response. It looks really neat but the fact is that I'm bui...
9 years agoRe-wrap query
The duco is a paint applied finish directly onto the shell, not a wrap.
9 years agoRe-wrap query
Hi guys. I'm shortly going to be wrapping my badly chipped early 50's Duco 24" Slingerland bass drum with WMP. I don't really want to have to cut the...
9 years agoVintage slingerland snare
Don't know why, but seeing the word 'RARE' (particularly when capitalised) really puts me off an ad.
9 years agowhat to do with my Leedy Snare
This is a really interesting topic and one that vexes me frequently. When to preserve, conserve or restore and also how far to restore?
9 years agoVintage set for my son
My first kit in the mid-70s was a pale blue marine pearl Premier kit, Louis Bellson set-up with two floor toms. God, how I wish I still had it!
9 years agoSpeed Kings - Everywhere!
I recall buying my first Speed king many years ago and being bitterly disappointed with it. I sold it within months. On flip side however, I later bo...
10 years agoPhilosophical question about my Slingerland snare
Always a tough choice when you're stuck between monetary reward and authenticity. For what it's worth (no pun intended), my pick is #3
10 years agoDoes Jammin Sams match vintage champagne?
I've never used JS's wraps so I can't comment however I have bought WMP wraps from Precision Drum Co and they are spot on. I personally wouldn't go a...
10 years agoSlingerland ID help please
Thanks so much. That's really helpful. Yes, it's the brass oval badge.
10 years agoSlingerland ID help please
No. USPS. I avoid the GSP like the plague as it's so expensive.
10 years agoSlingerland ID help please
US$160.00. Ouch!
10 years agoSlingerland ID help please
Thanks very much for the info - most helpful. Really looking forward to seeing what it sounds like as it still has the calf heads. Not played a 24" s...
10 years agoMy Grandfathers Radio Kings
Beautiful.
10 years ago