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Kent Snare Drum Question
Guys, is there a replacement strainer that will fit the shell holes from an original KENT strainer? The holes are vertical, 1 and 5/16 from center to...
14 years agoGretsch Round Badge Set for Trixon Telstars
Hi guys. Well, I'm still on my Trixon "Telstar" kick. I'm looking to work a trade/cash with my 1960s Gretsch Round Badge set in Blue Sparkle for a se...
14 years agoDrums for Ham Radio
Guys, i'm going for my ticket sometime this year, but would like to buy a small transceiver NOW, so that I can listen to other Hams while I'm studying...
14 years agoSlingerland Satin Flame
Wow...those are NICE. With shiny hoops and lugs and white bottom heads, those would look great. Go for it!!
14 years agoVintage John Grey Tom Hoop is out of Round
Calf: I know what you mean, but the idea was for him to be able to use the drum and be playing it. The Gretsch hoop idea is a good one too, they are...
14 years agoVintage John Grey Tom Hoop is out of Round
Broadway: Try Calfheads suggestion....try grinding down the rim. Or: You can also try an old, old trick I discovered that usually works: Get a che...
14 years agoWMP Slingerland Canister Throne
Chief: I looked into making one...the cost of the parts came out to be more than $300.....AND, it could never look as good as the new Ludwig ones. For...
14 years agobeatles gear
Which, I have always felt, meant that Ringo was having trouble with the factory mounts, getting the tom to stay put in one spot. The swivos solved tha...
14 years agorare drum wrap colors
I know what you mean....awhile back, a fellow here on the forum was selling an 'Avacado Wrap" set of MIJ. never seen that color before and I couldnt k...
14 years agoVox Telstar Trixon Eliptical Bass drum head
Hey Calf: Thanks for the explanation. Moving the name 'Telstar" to a different set was a really wierd and dumb move on their part, not to mention con...
14 years agoHappy Drummin' New Year
happy, healthy New Year to all us Vintage Drummers. Lets keep the flame alive!!
14 years agoWrap Question
Thorn: So I assume after you trimmed the piece off, you flattened it out as much as possible, then glued it back onto the bald spot? Is that right?...
14 years agoWrap Question
Hi Kelly. First of all: 1) I agree 100% with the other guys, flip the wrap over, and remount the swivels. Dont drill any new holes. You are lucky,...
14 years agoFS Chrome Blue Sparkle BD Hoops..20 inches
need a pair of 20 inch, Gretsch Blue sparkle hoops...with the faded inlays to match the rest of my set. thanks!
14 years agoGretsch 1960s Cymbal Stand Top
Hi guys. Looking for the top piece (rod and tilter) of a 1960s Gretsch cymbal stand. I have the L clasp, the mid section and the base, just need a t...
14 years ago