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Home made Bop set with tunable floor "snoms"
I couldn't figure out how to add photos to a discussion with Robyn ("Wiggle Woman") so I will post them here. My first set was a used Slingerland Rad...
4 years agoBig Shout Out to Robyn64 and Peddle Pusher
All I did was write and mail a check, but Robyn is THE BOMB (I think that is what the younger set says). As she says, "Stay Wiggly". Hang in there M...
4 years agoTreeworks chimes... which one?
I have the double row Tree Works chimes and also the model with the repeating pitches (forgot the name) and I think you would be very satisfied with a...
4 years ago'Good' head for gong/pancake drum?
I put medium weight Remo Renaissance heads on several marching bass drums that ranged from 16" up to 36" for use in percussion ensembles. We also had...
4 years agoNeed A Kit
Dudes, When you get a drum set figured out, I would be glad to reimburse for shipping. I can do a check or PayPal. Next time I am in San Antonio we...
4 years agoWanted old bass drum late 1800’s, early 1900
How about a "new" bass drum that just looks old? We recycle old marching bass drums into rope tensioned bass drums and add the internal light bulbs a...
4 years agoWhat do I do to prepare a bearing edge for staining?
I don't know what Tama used for your tom or what shade you are attempting to match, but I use Orange Shellac from a big box or hardware store that see...
4 years agoLudwg External Snare Drum Mufflers?
I have never seen any Ludwig brand external snare drum mufflers but have been wrong lots of times and lately. I have seen folks muffle mylar head (as...
4 years agoASBA Caroline Pedals
Carolinas can be colorful pedals. Sounds like you are having a good time with both the Caroline and Jacque Capelle. What's not to love?
4 years ago16x16” floor tom to snare drum.
Sorry to not read your post clearly. Yes, I have used shorter length snare units to see how a drum sounds until I can get a correct length snare unit...
4 years ago16x16” floor tom to snare drum.
I have good friend who makes rope tensioned drums of this size and larger and they sound great (Heritage Drum Company). If you decide to go with the...
4 years agoOut with the old...
I would propose option four which is to make your set in the desired sizes from parts harvested from used Ludwig drums. You can buy a beat up Ludwig...
4 years agoRefurbish kick drum beater
I don't think you can get the metal cup off (and back on) very easily without a risk of messing up its shape. I have not done it, but I would think i...
4 years agoRefurbish kick drum beater
I don't usually replace the felt on old bass drum beaters but I do often clean the really old hard felt ones with a Clorox pen used for spot removal....
4 years agoASBA Caroline Pedals
Capelle had several versions of their wonderful pedals. Here are some photos. There were two versions of the "pole" model, round tube and square tub...
4 years ago