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Noble and Cooley Toy Drums
Yesterday I received, in the mail from Noble and Cooley, two 2002 Noble and Cooley catalogs and a copy of the lessons tape (VHS) that was sold with th...
14 years agoLang Percussion ?
UPDATE: I got an email from Arnie Lang saying Joe Miglianccio is having the 7 inch form for the 3ply shell built. Up until now Joe did not offer 3ply...
14 years agoBest vintage base drum pedals
1) 50's Speedking.....it's the only Speedking (WFL footplate) I've tried. 2) ASBA Caroline (French pedal) - I used this 72-76 and it was good from wha...
14 years agoLang Percussion ?
Wayne - what a nice dad ! My Gladstone Drum I've been emailing Arnie back and forth for a couple of weeks. I ordered one of his Gladstone drums....
14 years agoAnother M.I.J. badge that's new to me
Thanks Johnni - I hear ya. I was only RANTING because it seems to be happening more and more lately. The example I gave about paying the extra money t...
14 years agoAnother M.I.J. badge that's new to me
Another seller that not only does not ship to Canada, but Canadian emails are blocked.....can't even send an email to ask/beg to be included in the bi...
14 years agoWooden Snare Lugs (How'd they do that?)
Nice work EZ! Beautiful looking drum..........all wood = that's pretty cool man. I like your plan to make your own counter hoops and flesh-hoops and t...
14 years agoGold Glass Glitter vs. Gold Sparkle
Regarding Ginger Glass Glitter: PrecisionDrum sent me some sample swatches last year when I ordered some wraps. It's a great way to compare. I was...
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
Ya - if you look at the photo I posted above - that's what I'm looking for. Mostly green but with that classy bluish hue......not too much blue thoug...
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
I did. I actually phoned him. It was a person in North or South Carolina...a car-shop paint guy that did his drum. I'm pretty sure Arnie...my drum...
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
Thanks again guys! This is great. I may even want to try to finish a shell myself some day with this. I don't think I can buy Nitro Cellulose lacqu...
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
Thanks guys - I'll pass the information on to the drum builder.
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
Thanks guys. I found what I'm looking for. I may be able to get something close to this.
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
I'm looking for a supplier for Cadillac Green lacquer. I came right out and asked Gretsch if they'd give me their paint code - I was not surprised th...
14 years agoGretsch Micro-sensitive Strainer
I agree totally here. I've been buying vintage drums for a very short time (3yrs.) but I learnt very quickly that it is always better...Vintage-wise....
14 years ago