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Carlton Snare Drum - Bargain???
Hi, I bought a sweet BDP pipe band Carlton last year. The ad for it was headlined "Overplay Drum". Sensing an "Everplay", I drove 60 miles. It was...
13 years agoTension Rod Lubricant
I believe George Way gives a recipe for Valve Oil in his black book. I believe kerosene and some light oil were the mixture--(not at home right now,...
14 years agoHave you ever altered a vintage drum before it was vintage?
From bunnyman...
14 years agoHave you ever altered a vintage drum before it was vintage?
Many of us did replace the dodgy bits if we were playing regularly and considered it maintenance as much as customization. Spurs and tom holders were...
14 years agoAre there any people that know about Syndrums?
From vintagedrumowner...
14 years agoRepercussions? Is there anybody out there??
From idrum4fun...
14 years agoAre there any people that know about Syndrums?
Maybe you could prevail on Joe Pollard's good graces. Pollard stopped by Donn Bennett's in June: http://www.facebook.com/notes/donn-bennett-drum-stud...
14 years agoLooking for 1920s examples, painted Bass Drum Heads
I wonder why there were so many bucolic scenes (windmills, lakes etc.) BTW, Chick Webb's painted bass drum attached. Patrick
14 years agoBest vintage base drum pedals
I wish I had a Caroline. And a Premier 252. Without a Caroline, or a 252; my favourite vintage pedal is the Tama Camco. My feelings on the Speed King...
14 years agoOpinions vary?
Mostly I only use 1 ride and a couple of crashes and hats, but I will throw up more if time and music suit. Is the guitarist trying very subtly to ma...
14 years agolooking for Cadillac Green lacquer
Reranch sell Cadillac Green (not sure whether it is lacquer) : http://reranchstore.stores.yahoo.net/cadillacgreen.html Patrick
14 years agoRogers Blue Ripple Powertone
Pretty! cheers, Patrick
14 years agoRogers Scottie
Terrific! One of those wonderful examples where common sense and marketing didn't intervene. Patrick
14 years agoFrom beast to beauty.......
Thanks for those great pictures. Those drums are beautiful! Patrick
14 years agoMan, do I miss 24" kick drums
Two parter: 1. I will climb on the 24" lovefest, with regards to my SSB 24. Very much a players' quality kick, of no interest to collectors. It has a...
14 years ago