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Early 1960s Pearl 13 inch Floor Tom WMP
This drum is a real Beauty, if I do say so myself! This is a 13 inch head size Floor Tom, and I am 99% sure it was made by Pearl because the lugs mat...
15 years agoHows Does This Clutch....Clutch?
What was the most popular drum color of the 1960s?? I'm gonna vote Blue Sparkle. What do you think?
15 years agoAnyone Got a Wing Screw 4 THIS MIJ Mnt??
This is the tom mount for my Pearl Bass Drum. The Wing screw, while it does work, is in very very poor shape. Does anyone have a nice wing screw that...
15 years agoDid Pearl Valencias Have a Cymbal mount option?
Thanks Jon. I love mounting the ride on the bass drum, just not with an "L" arm because every one Ive ever had fell over while I was playing!!!! It lo...
15 years agoCan anyone help me identify this snare drum?
I agree this is a Premier. Looks like it from the lugs. I doubt very seriously that its is COB.....it looks like Aluminum to me. In this condition,...
15 years agoDid Pearl Valencias Have a Cymbal mount option?
Was wondering about this: My mid 60s Pearl Valencia Bass Drum does not have any kind of cymbal mount on it. Did any Valencias have a cymbal mount...
15 years agoNew Strainer for Valencia Snare
Hi guys. Let me thank you all for your input and advice. After a long search, I have found the strainer that I think is the best match for my Valenc...
15 years agoLudwig SBP Downbeat "plus"
Hey Old School... That Ludwig SBP is a true, real, BEAUTY!! Congrats. Women will never understand.....:)
15 years agoMy 60's Gretsch Kit Restoration Project
I agree,....thats a pretty rare finish, and if it were me, I'd keep it and just patch where needed. Search around for vinyl or fabric thats a close ma...
15 years agoSlingerland Radio King - 1939 Buddy Rich
It sure is!! because I have played mainly in studios for the last 36 years, I have played many, many MANY different types of drums. One gig, I playe...
15 years agoGracy Drums
Honestly, yes, I would pay $150 for that set with the current heads, its nice enough. I like it because its a poor mans Buddy Rich set. And you could...
15 years agoGracy Drums
Wow....really nice set.!! Since you have all the matching pieces, to me, this set is crying out a full restoration....all bearing edges redone, wmp w...
15 years agoNew Strainer for Valencia Snare
Well, I cleaned up the old strainer. But boy....jon is right, what a POS it is. No tension, no action, nothing...just an up and down lever. This remi...
15 years agoAdvice on Building a Ringo Kit
Uoscar: Its a daunting task, but it can be done. Personally, I wouldnt try to build a Ringo set, I'd buy one of the repro Ringo sets that are out the...
15 years agowould you do this to a Radio King?
VibeGuy: Absolutely....make a better wooden plate, and keep searching for that clamshell strainer.....there is one out there calling your name. Ver...
15 years ago