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ghost hi hat
I dunno. A ghost hi hat would be a very interesting project. I haven't seen any other clock spring hi hat pedals, and don't have the mechanical experi...
14 years agoLudwig & Ludwig - 1933- Hi Luster Drum Kit - 28" & 14"
Delightful kit!
14 years agoHow do hole in tom affect on sound?
Different model and layout, but my SSB Gretsh had the mounts removed before I bought them. So they came with fairly big, squarish holes. Aestheticall...
14 years agoCarlton Dallas-London Vintage Drums - Advice Please
Hi, Funnily enough I saw Honey Langtree of the Honeycombs behind a set of Carltons (emblazoned right on the kick) just last night on Youtube. I got...
14 years agoHow do you damage your drums?
No significant damage for me, just lots and lots of little bangs over time. Gotta play them though. Patrick
14 years agoDANMAR Drum Parts
Hi, I had excellent service dealing directly with Danmar. Just emailed my request and we were off to the races. Don't know if that protocol still app...
14 years agoLooking for Kent "Red Oyster Pearl" info
This is a fascinating project! Patrick
14 years agoMy new Gretsch pictures
Beautiful! Congrats! You'll have fun with those. One bit of advice--hard shell cases. I am gradually moving mine over to hard cases after a brief fli...
14 years agoOiling lugs/tension rods??
I use a dab of white lithium grease. I soak them with Dawn--overnight soak in an old yogurt container. Then I clean out the threads with cotton rags,...
14 years agoGladstone Sighting
Hi, Reading through all this, I started wondering more and more about how Gladstone built his drums. What he made personally, what he contracted out...
14 years ago1980 Grestch rosewood value
Best of luck with your decision Sylvain, I have been very happy with the two sets of Gretsch I own. (Neither will win a beauty contest, but both play...
14 years ago1980 Grestch rosewood value
Hi, Canadian stuff is always more expensive, but that seems high unless they are in terrific condition. I bought a Gretsch Rosewood Square Badge (80...
14 years agoDrumming injuries
Nothing too serious, mostly just cuts and bruises. I had a couple of bouts of sore elbows, but the worst was a broken finger (right index) that I so...
14 years agoAmazing Beverley Kit For Sale! Too High?
Hi Floor Tom Brackets say Pearl Ditto the pot metal that looks like a section of the foot pedal. Thunder King was a Pearl model, as illustrated and...
14 years agoAmazing Beverley Kit For Sale! Too High?
Nice old set of Pearls with a Beverley drum head.
14 years ago