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[B]1938-40 SLINGERLAND 5 x 14 NOB ARTIST MODEL RADIO KING[/B]
Mike, First, the Drum is stunning! While scenario 3 is possible, based on what I see, scenario 1 is more probable. Perhaps it was a one off using most...
9 years agoWhat's More Important To You
I agree with Ploughman, been collecting for a long time and learned many lessons. I have refined my collection to top line stuff. It sounds good, look...
9 years agoDW drum identification
To my knowledge, early DW drums were not only not date stamped, but the serial number meant nothing. The badge looks early, probably late 80's.
9 years agoGigging while sick---sucks !!
Been there, done that. Nothing worse. Years back I had been with a blues band about 2 years. A gig was coming on the weekend and I had food poisoning....
9 years agoPeople Don't Understand... They Just Don't....
Locks are on my house to protect the people outside!Mister T
9 years agoRims Mounts
No offense Mike, but I did go buy a set of DW's!Walking They happen to sound terrific! IF that is the sound I want in any particular situation. They a...
9 years agoRims Mounts
Well, I'm going PRO on the subject. My experience has shown me that a shell not drilled for mount, suspended with a RIMS or similar type device is wa...
9 years ago1964 Rogers Cleveland Bop
Fantastic Rogers kit you have there!Yes Sir
9 years agoA HOT lead....and a scale question
Well, all hopes were dashed! Turned out to be a cheap Pearl cymbal from the 60's. 20", very light and cheap. I passed on it.
9 years agoDo you find yourselves being "party poopers" with sellers?
Yes, it happens to me all the time. While the internet is a valuable tool, it often leads to someone drastically overpricing found gear. They see a $2...
9 years agoThe Future Of Collecting Vintage Drums?
Ultimately, my thoughts are that Vintage Drums are sort of like cars from the Muscle Car era; 1964 or so thru 1972. The collectible cars from that era...
9 years agoGretsch Micro-Sensitive EZ Repair Video
Great instructional video! My only suggestion would be to lubricate all the moving parts, especially the ball bearing, while you have it apart. Those...
9 years agoStunning Art Deco Leedy bass drum on CL
Pretty? Yes Steep? Yes DOH
9 years agoHow Come
It's more of a "Thank You" for the compliment. Being a serious collector, I take the instruments very seriously. I am merely the owner.....for now. Ma...
9 years ago1929 Ludwig&Ludwig SuperSensitive w/inlay
Sure enough, this drum is on Page 164 of John Aldridge's "Guide to Vintage Drums". I was told he owned this drum some 12+ years ago, so I have contact...
9 years ago