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So a Drummer Walks Into a Restaurant...
From jaghog...
6 years agoSo a Drummer Walks Into a Restaurant...
My 60's rock band often plays at restaurants, so I need to be able to play quietly enough that the patrons can carry on conversations at their tables....
6 years agoQuestions on Staining 70s Ludwigs
If you are happy with the results, that’s all that matters. Sorry if I put a negative spin on my reply. They are your drums. Do what makes you...
6 years agoQuestions on Staining 70s Ludwigs
Jeff from JCCabinets will probably have more detail than I will, but the fact is, stain will highlight any plug or patch. The fact that fillers say t...
6 years agoWhy Play Vintage?
”Is it the sound of vintage drums, the nostalgia, the look, maybe you like restoring and fixing, the cool factor? Or something else?” Yes...
6 years agoHow Do You Play? Matched or Traditional Grip?
I learned “The Right Way.” Back in the day, playing matched was called “skin beating.” Played traditional grip until my brief...
6 years agoPrice shaming
Mr. Bug, You have succinctly described the major reason my wife and I ditched facebook. I know that as a businessman, facebook can be an effective to...
6 years agoRogers Supreme Hi Hat Restoration
Brilliant, Mark. What was your method? Josh
6 years agoNeed lug identification help
They look like Apollo to me, or are they too wide?
6 years ago1971 Ludwig... opinions?
Warrenwood, you're going to like the sound of those incoming Ludwigs. Like you, I have a 1960's Slingerland, which I love. Great mahogany sound. But I...
6 years ago1971 Ludwig... opinions?
That is a high price, but those drums do look pretty dang stinkin’ clean! Like K.O. said, if it makes you happy... The other thing is, they ha...
6 years agoMagical Mystery Stand-hardware question
From mchair303...
6 years agoLooking for Atlas Stands
From blairndrums...
6 years agoLooking for Atlas Stands
I would not want the newer ones with the tubular legs and the big ol’ snow boots on them. First choice would be the early flat-legged one, but...
6 years agoTension rods, cleaning, rust, soaking
If you don’t like the idea of running the tension rods through a tap, a gentler method is to use a 1/4” drive socket extension to drive a...
6 years ago