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Drumming injuries
almost forgot to mention...the dreaded "flaking chrome"! Anyone who has owned a Ludwig Supra knows what I mean...Once that chrome flakes off it cuts...
14 years agoSmalls Jazz Club live feed link HERE!
Don't know where in the world you guys are from, but if you are ever in NYC check it out live. Its a really cool, completely laid back club. Its all a...
14 years agoDrumming injuries
Carpal tunnel and many other repetitive stress injuries (RSI). Then I learned to loosen up on the sticks. I learned a lot from Joe Morello's (R.I.P.)...
14 years agoA rant, from a purist's integrity on selling drums
From thesoundoffreedom...
14 years agoFavorite Jazz Tune
I'll add another voice to the choir of waaaay too hard to pinpoint. With that said I love Art Blakey's Moanin...how could a drummer not? Anything by...
14 years agoRestoring 1965 Ludwig kick wood hoops
If you look on my website I re did my hoops on a 50's Leedy & Ludwig, and on a 60's Ludwig Super Classic. I got nothing but compliments, and I think i...
14 years agoHeads for Gretsch 6 ply Jasper Shells
the Gretsch website sells replacement logos for the bass drum. I think you can also order a new one with the logo already printed on it, from websites...
14 years agoThat Great Gretsch Sound
Hello everyone. It's been a looong time since I've been on this board. Just got a beautiful mid 60's Gretsch Name Band snare in Silver Sparkle. Micro...
14 years agoCan you really walk into Guitar Center and buy a 1963 Ludwig Super Classic for $99.99
I got my 18" K istanbul for $35. Bought it privatley. I almost fainted when the guy told me what he wanted for it...who was I to argue? He even delive...
14 years agoSkyrocketting snare drum pricing...whats going on?
I've noticed a few things over the last year or so of collecting that I am not sure what it is attributed to... Is it just me or are Ludwig Jazz Fests...
15 years agoSound man woes
Aren't sound men just untalented, frustrated musicians who never "made" it...oh wait that is booking agents.LoLoLoLo
15 years agoother drum forums?
Hey all, so this is the only drum related forum I belong to, and I must say I really enjoy it. However from time to time I have questions that I think...
15 years agoSnare Wires
Yes, I understand. I believe Canopus is actually a Chinese company. Please let me know if I am wrong. It is hard to believe anyting of quality could c...
15 years agoSnare Wires
They can make or break a great snare. I've had very good expierience with the P1420 and P1416 Puresound wires. However they are pretty pricey (esp whe...
15 years agoGood Songs For A Rookie To Drum To
Funny you mention "Back in Black" that used to be the first song I would teach my students once they were ready to move on to learning full songs. Sin...
15 years ago