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60s Majestic...
Hi Bill....yes, I'm watching that auction also for the "Avocado Flame" set. I like it, but I really think $300 is too high without the matching floor...
14 years agoAre 1961 Ludwig/ Gretsch dial-clip consolettes the same?
Nope.....there are multiple versions of all the parts. Rail bracket, Rail, Rider, Riser top, Spade, etc. You cannot mix and match all the parts, that...
14 years agoCannister throne height?
Thanks, Guys!
14 years agoCannister throne height?
Guys...i'm building a cannister throne to match my Gretsch Blue Sparkle Set. I'm using a 12 inch wide plastic cannister as the base. But How high sh...
14 years agoSlingerland vintage set - how to ID
And holes were also drilled in the two mounted toms for the modern mount, right? If so, those along with the holes drilled in the bass drum REALLY to...
14 years agoA literal "stencil" kit!
Yes, I saw that set. I like it alot, I may go for it. But, its SO nice that I'm sure, there will be alot of bids on it.
14 years agoU.S. Mercury Snare
I dont even think $40. I think more like $25. There are thousands and thousands of Red and Blue sparkle MIJ drums floating out there.
14 years agoFor Mikey777 and jon
Agreed. I mean, I'm a Gretsch fanatic. Their drums in the 50s, 60s and 70s were the BEST. Todays stuff? Dont get me started!
14 years agoCheap MIJ $100 BIN
I never could play a 12 inch mounted tom. Its just too small for the way I play. I need at least a 13. I've passed over a ton of sets at a good price...
14 years agoFor Mikey777 and jon
Jonny, I'd agree with you!! After what CBS did to Fender Guitars AND Rogers Drums, they would have been better off anywhere else. Theres a great bo...
14 years agoCheap MIJ $100 BIN
Actually, that looks like Contact Paper to me!! Maybe thats why the BIN was so cheap. BUT, that would have been a nice set for a rewrap with some fu...
14 years agoFor Mikey777 and jon
Thanks Guys. Fungus: Those repros ARE really nice! Thanks. Not too badly priced at 2.79 I'd need 16 of them to reproduce the SK snare.
14 years agoFor Mikey777 and jon
Guys, is there an MIJ version of these buddy rich snare lugs? Do you have any? thanks, Retro
14 years agoShort Spade Too Loose!!!
Thats a good idea, thanks. I think the problem is I have mismatched pieces, so I'm working on getting parts that match. Thanks for the replies, guys!
14 years agoHere's some real vintage- set made from a single 500 year old tree
LOL...Well, if the only song you gotta play is "Apache", I'm sure those drums would be fine!!
14 years ago