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Bruno Conquerer Stainless Steel Kit
I forgot I had taken these at this year's Chicago Drum Show. Those are about as Ludwig copy as you can possibly be. It's a miracle they didn't get...
7 years agoPA Area - Possibly Interesting Drum Sale
I wonder if he meant "Snare Butts"? How would sell a snare bed? That's like selling a "bearing edge".
7 years agoCorrect Spray Paint for Ludwig Acrolite?
Thanks for the feedback, gents. I was just asking if anyone knew off the top of their head what to use. I re-spray painted a badly scratched Acrolit...
7 years agoCorrect Spray Paint for Ludwig Acrolite?
Hello Friends, I have an Acrolite that is need of a re-paint. It's a player's snare that I plan on using and gigging, so I'm not concerned with orig...
7 years agoDrum Wrapping Instruction Video
Agreed. This is very helpful! Thanks Compact!
7 years agoSlingerland "Buddy Rich" Cymbal Stand-Niles Red Label
Weekend Bump. Make me an offer. Want this to go to another VDF Member who will use it or to help finish off that Slingy project.
7 years agoSlingerland "Buddy Rich" Cymbal Stand-Niles Red Label
Greetings. Excellent condition "Buddy Rich" Cymbal Stand. The chrome is in excellent shape. No pitting or rust anywhere. Original rubber feet in e...
7 years agoLudwig 70's Atlas Cymbal Stand
PM Sent to you, backbeat
7 years agoZildjian 17" crash, what year is it produced?
Just to add a little more geekiness to this: Prior to 1993 (when they were just "Dark Crash"), they were available in 4 sizes: 15", 16", 17" and 18"...
7 years agoLudwig 70's Atlas Cymbal Stand
Greetings, I am looking for one of these. I actually have the top, 5/8" tube with the tilter on it, so I really just need the base and middle tube i...
7 years agoVintage MIJ re-wrapped in Blue Oyster
Holy Cow! That looks great! I've always liked that finish and I'm glad Walopus is manufacturing it!
7 years agoRe-wrap in American Oak
Wow! That looks fantastic! Look at that shine! You just doubled the value of that kit!
7 years agoBass drum hoop inlay strips without a groove in the hoop
Thanks for the responses. I guess as thin as it is, there is a reason even cheap beginner kits have inlays cut in the wood (or metal) hoops. I do ha...
7 years agoBass drum hoop inlay strips without a groove in the hoop
Anyone ever try this? I'm considering just affixing the inlay strip to the hoop without a groove cut. The difference in thickness would be minimal I...
7 years agoInteresting Mounting System
Saw these while browsing the fleabay. I've never seen a mounting system like that before. A single post that attaches to what looks like a rail mou...
7 years ago