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Trixon
Thanks Jim!! Yes, the rest of my set is in very good condition. Its all complete and original except for the 16 inch front bass hoop. (on Trixon Tels...
13 years agoOld Luan drum shells
Actually, you should NEVER use Polyurathane to coat the inside of a drum shell. Polyurathane gives the drum a "boingy" sound. Normal Shellac is what...
13 years agoOld Luan drum shells
I've owned several of those El Cheapo luan Shell kits and had so many problems, I swore off them and went back to name brands. First of all, those s...
13 years agoTrixon
heres my 1965 Trixon Telstar Snare in WMP!!
13 years agoTrixon
Nice Set, jim. I own the same set, a 1965 Trixon Telstar with the conical drums. Mine is in WMP. Funny thing, here in the US, there are tons of sets...
13 years ago1965 WMP Trixon Telstars...Recover or Not?
yup!! I agree with the consensus. I will just clean and shine them up. Will also post pics when done. My only problem now is do I try to remove the...
13 years ago1965 WMP Trixon Telstars...Recover or Not?
Yes guys, youre right. I am going to leave the wrap on and just give it the best cleaning and polishing I can. I am told tho, NOT to remove the trixo...
13 years ago1965 WMP Trixon Telstars...Recover or Not?
Yes, youre right about that. The resale value would be around half, I guess. Thats certainly a good reason NOT to rewrap!! Wish there was a way to g...
13 years ago1965 WMP Trixon Telstars...Recover or Not?
Ah...decisions, decisions..... I have a nice, complete set of 1965 Trixon Telstars in what was WMP. The set is is good shape with no missing parts....
13 years agoPearl MIJ
Hey guys.....anyone have a 1960s Pearl Snare Drum or even just the shell in THIS exact Wrap?
13 years agoLudwig 21 Inch Bass Drums?
Did Ludwig make 21 inch bass drums in the 1950s? A guy I know is selling a Luddy bass drum from a 50s set and he says it's 21 inches. I'm thinking t...
13 years agoKidney/Comma shaped drum
Wow....And I thought the Trixon "Speedfire" bass drums were wierd. Thats the WEIRDEST drum I have ever seen. I guess, tho, that when it was made, th...
13 years agoCool ebay score.
Those Snipe programs should get people who use them thrown off of Ebay. They are dishonest and not fair to the rest of the bidders. The playing field...
13 years agoFor Sale For Gretsch Fans!!
Have a few items for sale for you Gretsch players out there: 1) 13 inch Stick Chopper Hoop - Good Condition $35 2) 14 inch 6 hole Die Cast Snare Ho...
13 years agoHard to imagine this was $75 & Buy It Now
LOL...I thought for one second that was a Black Oyster Pearl......I was going to be sick!!
13 years ago