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My Lang Percussion Drum Last viewed: 12 hours ago

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I posted a thread a while back looking for some paint for my drum/

I'm having Morris (Arnie) Lang build me one of his fine LangPercussion drums. Mine is going to be as close as you can get to the Gretsch/Gladstone buildout.

It will be the first 7" (7x14) three ply drum built by Arnie.

He sent these photos today. I wanted it to be close to Cadillac Green - but I like the lighter green over the bluish-shade that you sometimes see. This is the colour I chose in the end.

I won't post anymore seperate threads regarding this drum (promise) - I will keep the Thread up-to-date for those that might be interested in how this drum turns out.

These photo file sizes are small. I've asked Arnie to send some larger photos.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Gary. oh man I can't wait to see your drum, you'll have a real heirloom, Gary are you going to get the engraved name plaque on yours? Arnie is the cats meow!! hey here is a great you tube video of him. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GH6kvU4aZg[/ame]

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Mark - I did see this video before but thanks for posting it.

Yes - I will be getting the nameplate. I want it as close the the Gladstone drums as possible. Billy Gladstone did make the different depth snares but I read where he was quoted as saying he thought the 7x14 was the best size ratio for sound. I don't know if I quote him exactly....but what I got out of it was that for sound he liked the 7x14 the best....for whatever reason.

I'm taking his word for that.

I'm having Arnie make me two nameplates - one will be for the drum and the other I will put on a very nice drum case.

I went with Gold Hardware...it wasn't really that much extra....they must not use a lot of gold. I'm thinking 1/2 oz or maybe less. My father-in-laws works a gold claim for a hobby and he says as a rule a level teaspoon of gold is an ounce.

From vintagemore2000

Gary. oh man I can't wait to see your drum, you'll have a real heirloom, Gary are you going to get the engraved name plaque on yours? Arnie is the cats meow!]

Posted on 13 years ago
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Roll on Big Daddy, you 'da man!!

Looking forward to the progress!!

Kev

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
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Yikes !!!

My drum arrived via Canada Post today but I was at work and nobody was home to sign for it so it's gone back to the Post Office. From there they will deliver it to an outlet in a Mall close to where I live and I should be able to pick it up Monday after work......

It's been 8 months and 20 days since I order it...........a few more days won't kill me.......I guess.

The funny thing is I rushed home from work on a short lunch break on the off chance I'd catch the Postman.....I tried to time it right because I know roughly when the mail is delivered. I've been tracking it on-line and I saw where it was at our post office today.....that meant it was out for delivery today................I missed the delivery by seconds I think. I opened the door picked up the delivery notice - it said attempt delivery at 12:10....my watch said 12:10......we just missed each other. Karma hu haha.

The drum about to leave Arnie's Studio in Brooklyn New York Feb 21.

Posted on 13 years ago
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What a genuinely beautiful instrument. I'm speechless... Wow!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
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A true work of art man that is awesome!Yes SirYes SirYes SirYes Sir

Posted on 13 years ago
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Beautiful snare! The gold hardware really sets it off and love the color too. Is there a website for them somewhere?

Thx,

G.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Man, oh man! That is one beautiful drum!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Man O Man. I was never that much into green drums.

But after seening this one I have changed my mind.

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 13 years ago
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