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Gretsch toms and bass drum
1954 Gretsch Red Sparkle Broadkaster 'Bop" drums. The drums and associated hardware only which does include the original Rail Mount, Floor Tom Legs,...
9 years ago1930's Ludwig snare wires
Thanks Kevin. I messaged you. Harry Cangany also got back to me and he places my drum early 30's and it's a Ludwig & Ludwig. VFWs handed out their d...
9 years ago1930's Ludwig snare wires
I'm looking for the steel wound snare wires that are threaded like you see here. I need at least 4 wires that will fit this 14" drum. Four of the six...
9 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
grantor Tons-o-rust on the t-rods.......as I knew from the first online photos. I don't care though...I'll do my best with vinegar, rotary grinding t...
9 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
From ARCHxANGEL...
9 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
Thanks guys. If it is a 1936 Ludwig V.F.W. drum.....which I'm thinking it probably could be by looking at the info above...at $17.50...that would put...
9 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
Hmm 1920's......so the Transparent Crown head (1928-1939) fits for this drums' age then Thanks for that Archxangel.
9 years agoVFW Parade Drum question
This arrived in the mail today - a nice little parade drum. Best guess so far is that it's late 30's going by the Strainer and then by the Transparen...
9 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
I sold this one after owning it for a few years. The new owner is a music instructor (percussion) at McEwan University. He loves the drum - it went t...
9 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
Richie - that's a very cool old bass drum. Kind of like a 'nesting' drum - I like it
9 years agoLets see your old and unusual drums
I'd love to see what OTHERS have in the Old and Unusual drum category. Here's one I picked up this year. It's a heavy galvanized pail turned into...
9 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
Maybe the General category ? I'll post my clown drum there and see what happens.
9 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
Yes ARCHxANGEL ! I feel the same about 'the stories behind some old drums like this one. I recently bought a drum that a clown in a travelling circu...
9 years ago"Swing" tom tom - anyone know what this is?
NO idea but that is one cool old drum. I'd keep it and decorate the house/music room with it and even tuck new heads and play it as a side tom.....ke...
9 years agoIs this drum key rare or valuable?
I have one exactly like that - after I received it (a few years ago now) I was told it probably isn't a drum key - maybe for winding a clock or turnin...
9 years ago