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Head choice
I have received a lot of compliments on the sound of a small drum set that I use for a society band gig and small combo jazz. I have used various sin...
6 years agoWhat are these? Vintage, world, classroom/music ed?
I did not look at the World Beat web site but in our Middle Eastern band these are Turkish folks bass drums called davul or tupan. They are played in...
6 years agoDesperately seeking Low Boy!
I found low boys usually priced way above what I was willing to pay for them so I bought a normal height Walberg and Auge high hat stand for much less...
6 years agoSalvaging a calf head for display
What a great job. When you put that much weight on a glue project, you have its undivided attention! I wonder what happened to Maple Leaf Orchestra n...
6 years ago1920's Ludwig Pedal?
Mr. Toast, You are quite welcome for the pictures. I think double drumming by one person with the snare and bass drums close to each other, and using...
7 years ago1920's Ludwig Pedal?
Mr. Toast, I don't mind the rust as long as it is not spreading. I tend to leave the really old ones alone. I think the chrome plating was much stro...
7 years ago1920's Ludwig Pedal?
Howdy, This model is sometimes referred to as the "Improved Original". It is similar to the original 1909 pedal but has a couple of differences, such...
7 years agoTimpani Resources Needed
I can recommend that you contact the nice folks at Steve Weiss Music and send them some pictures. Good luck, Joe
7 years ago1920's ART GOLD Ludwig pedal and matching woodblock
Nick, Are these still for sale? Do you have any idea what the little tilter bracket on the frame is used for? Thanks, Joe
7 years agoZildjian gong
Howdy, Zildjian and several drum and cymbal companies import (or did at one time) the "Chao" gongs as pictured from Wu Han province in China. There a...
7 years agoHi-hat clutch for a hexagonal rod??
I don't remember all of the details, but George Carlin did a wonderful comedy routine all about "stuff". I assume it is on YouTube or some tribute si...
7 years agoHi-hat clutch for a hexagonal rod??
Howdy, I think it is from a Slingerland Dynamo model high hat. I have seen it referred to as the Buddy Rich high hat. Sorry I don't know the model n...
7 years agoOddball old DW5000 pedal
Howdy, I have no idea about the dates, model number, and order, but here are two more versions of early DW pedals. I am not trying to cloud the discu...
7 years agoVintage Camco 5000 Bass Drum Pedal
Howdy, I enjoyed reading about the Camco/Gretsch Floating Action/Tama/DW pedal history and development. Does anyone know any details about the Martin...
7 years agoThis is the Display Your Vintage Bass Pedal Thread
Howdy, Unfortunately I don't know the maker and could not find any markings. Here is another one that has a known maker, a Frisco. I see the patent...
7 years ago