John, I have been following the whole story. Congrads man! :D

Nice find.

I'll never afford one but nice to know one of em has found a good home.

Cool1

I still can't believe I did it! This big a purchase of a single instrument has always been above my pay grade. Never thought I'd be buying one of these although I fantasized about it. Like I said earlier on, the stars just aligned. The right drum showed up and I had the cake to scoop it up. All good things come to he who waits...

Thanks for all the kind comments. I'm buzzing like a bee. Can't wait to open the box!

John

Simply put....good things happen to good people John VelezCool1

Steve B

Congrats! That's awesome. Since you're obviously shorter on cash than you were a week ago if you need to sell anything to recoup some dough give me a PM. Like that Sningy 14x7 you just picked up :)

LOL - Look out! The buzzards are circling! Laughing H

That sweet little Slingy is sitting in a snare stand behind my kit. I really love that snare and it's not going anywhere. MickM was over yesterday and he got a chance to play it. The drum has so much warmth and vintage character to the sound that whoever plays it can't help falling in love with it. It just sounds great. Sorry, but the Slingy, along with a few others, will have to be pried from my cold, dead hands. :D

Man, I can't tell you how psyched I am. I can't wait to get this thing.

John

congrats on your purchase john. that drum is going to a very good home, i know you will give this drum the love and respect it deserves. with all the nice things you do for others, you deserve to do something nice for yourself. have fun with your "new" drum.

ps, i'm still up for adoption :D

John,

I am thrilled for you. I know you are excited and it is fascinating and rather heartwarming to see how many people are excited vicariously regarding your purchase. Congratulations sir!

Will somebody just plug the thing in ?

Tell you what, you can come over anytime (you know you're always welcome anyway,) and I'll let -you- plug it in! Eye Ball

Seriously, the first thing I'm going to do is don a face-mask and gloves and carefully remove the wiring and then the unit. I'll keep it in plastic bags for safe keeping. But it's coming out.

You guys are hilarious with the wiring! I'll throw a pizza and beer party and put up $100 bucks, but only if Jeff holds your hand while you plug in the bulb! Kiss

Quick story: When I was about 6 years old, I watched my old man go air-borne after receiving a monster shock from the back of an old TV set. In those days, the only way to find out which tube was giving you problems was to go 'tube-tapping.' My old man must have touched something he wasn't supposed to, and all I heard was a loud POP! Next thing I see is my father sailing across the room and landing on his back. He was fried! To this day, I'm paranoid around anything electrical. My fathers hair smelled like burned chicken feathers! No thank you!

John