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Front BD head question

There are lots of different types of heads with built-in muffling systems and so forth, but my personal favourite is a simple white Ambassador on the...

14 years ago
Front BD head question

Good advice, Dan. As for adding a period-correct logo: I had the drum store cut the port hole on my coated Ambassador reso in just the right spot to...

14 years ago
Front BD head question

A front head will add resonance and body to the sound. (It also looks cooler.) People started taking the front heads off in the 70s to get that dry, d...

14 years ago
Who (or is it "whom") do you trust?

If it's strictly an issue of color matching, you might check out the custom ColorWraps from drummaker.com. They have a vast spectrum of shades. They'l...

14 years ago
Hello and heres my project! 69 Ludwig Silver Sparkle

Gorgeous! Excellent cleanup job.

14 years ago
Gretsch Microsensitive Strainer Arm question

From 4MoreYearsOhNo...

14 years ago
Gretsch Microsensitive Strainer Arm question

Does anyone know the proper thread specs for a Microsensitive strainer arm? I have a late-50s Gretsch snare with a Microsensitive strainer. The strai...

14 years ago
Looking for cymbal stand recommendations

I have a Ludwig Combo (8x12 and 14x20) that I've turned into a Club Date (of sorts) by adding a 12x15 marching snare as a floor tom. I like how the 12...

14 years ago
red sparkle Ludwig drums and wrap

Precision Drum, drummaker.com, and Jammin' Sam all sell red sparkle wrap. You can get them to send samples and pick the closest match (though I believ...

14 years ago
14" Club Date floor tom shell

I'm looking for a 14" Club Date floor tom shell as a project piece. If anyone has a bare shell, or a drum in dire need of TLC, I'd love to hear about...

14 years ago
Question regarding Ludwig wood hoops

He did mention the pawn shop kit in "This Wheel's On Fire" (which is a great book--it's required reading for anyone interested in The Band), but he d...

14 years ago
Gretsch Round Badge Question

I think it's 0.015", but I could be wrong. I haven't used it, so be sure to get a sample before ordering in order to confirm that it's good stuff.

14 years ago
Gretsch Round Badge Question

If you're looking for a cheap way to rewrap these, you might go with a satin flame finish from Canal Plastics Center. (They call it "moire" rather tha...

14 years ago
What makes Gretsch Round Badges So Desirable?

Gretsch changed from a 3-ply to a 6-ply shell around 1957 or 1958. I think I read somewhere on the forum that 6-ply RBs are more sought after, though...

14 years ago