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Even old drummers have fast hands
Another Rogers guy here. My set is a 1965 and I was fortunate to find it in excellent condition for the age. It's kind of unusual because it is a lacq...
19 years agoHello from Artisan
Beautiful work. Do you fabricate the shells yourself? Just curious, not being nosy but do you primarily make drums for your own use or for re-sale? Do...
19 years agoMovie Musicians Rant
Hmmm could be another example of the union looking out for its membership. Oops did I just say that? Maybe the cats should join the caterers union.
19 years ago1940s Slingerland snare question
I have what appears to be the same or at least very similar drum (different finish). Anyhow I clearly see what you are talking about on your photos. O...
19 years agoSonor 60's Floor Tom Legs
I'm looking for a set of three legs for a 60's "Teardrop" era floor tom.
19 years agoHello from Artisan
Welcome and nice photo! Can you tell us about that drum?
19 years agoMovie Musicians Rant
Well for anyone who cares I decided to pursue this. I blew an e-mail in to the LA musicians union and was pleased to get a response from one of their...
19 years agoMovie Musicians Rant
Yes David, I was thinking about the "studio" thing too but since the music is a part of the movie (they did list the orchestra leader and music contra...
19 years agoMovie Musicians Rant
My wife and I just got through watching Kevin Spacey's fantasy/biography of Bobby Darin called "Beyond the Sea". I didn't think too much of the movie...
19 years agoOld Zildjians.
Pretty tough to tell a whole lot from the photos but here's my guess. I suspect they are probably 1960's-70's era A Zildjians. Looks like pretty stand...
19 years agovintage 16" zildjian medium ride
You may want to jump over to the Cymbalholic site and try the question there. Those guys are really tuned into the cymbal scene. Just thinking out lou...
19 years agoShell Inner Ply Delaminating
Thanks O-lugs. Fortunately this is pretty accessible so I don't think I'll have much problem getting the glue in there but great idea about using the...
19 years agonot that important...
I remember the Ruff-Kote spray. It was a temporary fix at best. This past year I experimented with the Evans etched heads on the snare I use most when...
19 years agoa question on cymbals?
Interesting question Cicero. I guess I'm an old school kind of guy. Removing logos doesn't bother me in the least. In fact years ago I used to remove...
19 years agoInfo on Valje Congas
Thanks David, nicely done.
19 years ago