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Do You Trust L Arms??
So, you mean add something to the arm base so that it could not fall over, and if the T screw came loose, the arm would rest on the bass drum? Not a b...
14 years agoDo You Trust L Arms??
So, I'm very close to finishing the restore of my 60s Round Badge Gretsch Set. In the past I have NEVER used "L Arms" for my expensive 1960s Crash Ri...
14 years agoThe new old shells have arrived
Greg, what did he charge you to recover them?
14 years agoGretsch Rail Consolette Bar....Two Types>?
Yes, Bop, youre right about the risers,but to my knowledge, Gretsch used more or the short risers than any other kind. I *have* seen the tall risers,...
14 years agoWhat's the name of this color?
Wow....i just had a "back in time experiece"!!! When I read the name Vivant, Something clicked. Now, I remember.....a guy out in Rockaway that I knew...
14 years agoGretsch Rail Consolette Bar....Two Types>?
Thanks, brother. I'm really proud of what Ive done so far. She's looking mighty pretty. Will be a week or so until I'm ready to post pics...still hav...
14 years agoGretsch Rail Consolette Bar....Two Types>?
YES....i think I remember seeing that on a studio set once way back when. Those nutty Gretsch Guys from Brooklyn!! PS...the Grestch buildings in Bro...
14 years agoGretsch Rail Consolette Bar....Two Types>?
Well, I thought I knew everything about Gretsch after playing them for 36 years, apparantly not! I'm close to finishing the restoration of my vintage...
14 years agoHere's the set all finished!
Ditto what Jonny sez. Myself, what I REALLY want to know is if a Japanese manufacturer REALLY did knock off the Trixon conicals. Cause if they did, I...
14 years agoLa Boz Drums
Disagree about the $300. I think thats high. The most I'd pay would be $250. Is it a "nice" set? Yes, I suppose so.
14 years agoludwig super-sensitive
GG...that adaptor plate you made is Great. Great work!!!
14 years agoJoe Morello -- Official Ludwig Endorser?
A fellow I work with used to take lessons from Joe and he always had the highest praise for him. He told me one time, Joe scheduled a bunch of guys a...
14 years agoludwig super-sensitive
Do yourself a favor...dont drill the shell. Take a small square of wood, paint it silver to match the shell, and make an adaptor plate so that you can...
14 years agoPatch Job Complete!
Thanks!! I appreciate the nice comments. Want to hear the funny part? I just ran across a dealer with a virgin 20 X 14 Gretch Blue Sparkle shell, and...
14 years ago*** Wanted 20" Blue sparkle RB bass drum
Pretty sure there is one on Ebay now.
14 years ago