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Copper Slingerlands?
Doesn't Nitro Cellulose lacquer breath?
15 years agoGretsch RB Anniversary Sparkle
Well done! I love that finish. Your drum was right in there at the change-over from 3 to 6 ply then (1958). That is one beautiful drum you have t...
15 years agoCalfhide head on snare - Can't get a good snare sound - HELP
UPDATE: I replaced the snares & tried some of the advice from "The Drum Bible" regarding snare buzz - seems to be working okay. I can not crank the...
15 years agoJasper shells
Yes - I totally agree the "Gretsch Sound" is the 'whole' picture; wood, hardware, design etc. I also believe, and this is only my opinion, that it w...
15 years agoJasper shells
A little fyi from the plant-guy (me - haha): Sweetgum, American Sweetgum (some common names) = Liquidambar styraciflua. Says here it's second only t...
15 years agoRemoving Paint From Drum Wrap??
A kent tom I bought recently had some white paint spilt on the Sparkle finish. I soaked the area in liquid dishwater detergent.....Dawn, most brands w...
15 years agoExpensive hoop! Is it worth it?
Ha ha - ya - my wife........that's another rather entertaining story.... We're still together, she's understanding.........so far. I best not push i...
15 years agoExpensive hoop! Is it worth it?
Got it this morning - I was the only bidder. Does that say something? I maxed out HIGH because I wanted it........but being the only bidder, I got it...
15 years agoFeedback From Winning Ebay Bidder What To Do??
Man - this guy must be a real "piece of work" to have done this to you over being unhappy about paying what he thinks is a few $$ too much for a drum...
15 years agoWrap Question
Has anyone here ordered finish from these people? I've sent photos of the finishes I'm looking for Gold Sparkle - hexagon bits (attached here) and 60...
15 years agoWrap Question
Wow - you guys are really into this wrap - that's great! I'm just starting so this seems to be THE Forum for this kind of info. Poppy....I get what...
15 years agoWrap Question
From deadhead...
15 years agoWrap Question
Thanks guys - good information. I was told that today's sparkle - Gretsch's Gold Sparkle for instance - is little flakes whereas the Gold Sparkle on...
15 years ago6 luggers
Ludwig-dude! I went to the Gallery - fine job! Great photos! Thanks. I posted a reply there for you.
15 years ago6 luggers
From Ludwig-dude...
15 years ago