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40s Leedy Broadway Standard Snare Questions
I looked at the stand again and it turns out I had it setup wrong. One of the clamps was turned around the wrong way. Now it's much better. I'm gla...
11 years ago40s Leedy Broadway Standard Snare Questions
Thanks a lot guys! This is awesome. I almost didn't go out to the auction today because I figured the drum would go for more than I could afford. I...
11 years ago40s Leedy Broadway Standard Snare Questions
Green Glass Drum, The reason I'm scared to put a drum on it is because I had a US Mercury stand pretty similar to this collapse on me when it was hold...
11 years ago40s Leedy Broadway Standard Snare Questions
Hey guys, I am thrilled to announce that I picked up what I think is a 40s 6 1/2 x 14 Leedy Broadway Standard snare drum for $22 at a local auction to...
11 years agoLudwig Marching Snare Advice Needed!
I stopped by and looked at the drums again. Both have the proper throw-offs and gut snare wires. One has a Ludwig Silver Dot head, which I imagine i...
12 years agoLudwig Marching Snare Advice Needed!
Here's a top shot. As you can see, the rim's pretty bent. -Jon
12 years agoLudwig Marching Snare Advice Needed!
Hey Guys, I music store near me has two 70's COA Ludwig Marching snare drums for sale, and I wanted to see what you guys think. Both need work, and a...
12 years agoNo front head on bass
I have to agree with John (Purdie Shuffle)'s comments about the bass drum sounding like a heartbeat, etc. I have three drum sets, and of all of them,...
12 years ago'78 Vistalites with a few Needs
My drummer friend came over yesterday, and I took a shot at re-tuning the Vistalites. It turned out they really weren't tuned well at all. Each drum...
12 years ago'78 Vistalites with a few Needs
I'm really thinking about going the Remo CS black dot route ala Bonham. My introduction to CS came when I got my Roto toms. I've been really happy w...
12 years ago8" Slingerland Brass Snare - Questions
Thanks a lot everyone for clarifying that for me! You all saved me from making a mistake. Can't believe the seller claimed it was from the 70's and...
12 years ago'78 Vistalites with a few Needs
Hey Justin, I'm actually thinking the same thing. I want to try tuning them myself. I was going to give it a go last weekend, but I just didn't have...
12 years ago8" Slingerland Brass Snare - Questions
I just looked at the ad again and saw this picture of the throw. To me, that looks like a vintage throw, or was it re-issued?
12 years ago8" Slingerland Brass Snare - Questions
Thanks for the information. Sounds like I'll pass on this one. It's been for sale for a while, and I guess that's why.
12 years ago8" Slingerland Brass Snare - Questions
Okay, so not that desirable?
12 years ago