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Apollo
I am about ten miles from where SLM used to make Ampeg stuff.
14 years ago1929 Slingerland 5x14 Lavender Pearl Tone Flange Artist Model
wow. I can't add much, even though the forum programme is asking me to. Makes with two backsing cool. Again, wow.
14 years agoApollo
Now I want a set of Apollos. This tom was just to finish my mongrel Premier kit. I now call her the "International Bastard Kit", as she has several di...
14 years agoApollo
I put an Evans G 2 on this drum, and it's pretty nice. Two pieces of gaffer's tape, and she sings just long enough, but has a nice, nice tone. Wow,...
14 years agoOlder drums vs. newer drums, esp. newer Chinese "boutique" kits
What surprises me is that they haven't done it already. But for some reason, the Chinese don't want to hire American marketers. The ad would still rea...
14 years agoOlder drums vs. newer drums, esp. newer Chinese "boutique" kits
Yeah- the Gretsch in name only (GINO) drums are highly disappointing. It makes you want to find the CEO of the company and shake them. The OCDP in nam...
14 years agoOlder drums vs. newer drums, esp. newer Chinese "boutique" kits
Okay, so I bought a painted-over, rusty, seemingly painful, and generally ugly Apollo floor tom to "sub" for a real Premier APK or Projector floor tom...
14 years agoHelp!!! Swivel nuts for Premier Kick Drum Lugs
The seller didn't douche out, he just knew nothing about drums!!! Since I got this drum pretty cheaply, I am not going to pursue anything. However, I...
14 years agoHelp!!! Swivel nuts for Premier Kick Drum Lugs
I have contacted the seller of a Premier Gigmaker kick drum trying to get action. Long story short is that while he said in his description that there...
14 years agoThis TICKS me off
The "Ludwig" kit seems like a mongrel kit... The "Pearl"? Hmmm... I know what you mean, and in the age of the internet, you'd think that fewer peopl...
14 years agoZildjian ZBT 14" Pair of Hi Hats Cymbals
ZBT are not good cymbals. They are harsh and unrefined. Paiste is the only company to work well with the B8-type alloys and make everything from semi-...
14 years agoPremier Projector Kit Restoration
Great find!!!! Good onya!!!! electricit
14 years agoApollo
This is actually a 16" floor tom, so the centre re-ring makes no sense. Also, it is not a true 16" x 16", as the shell depth is 14 3/4". Weird, weird...
14 years agoLudwig Coliseum 14x8 Restore
I vote for bubinga with Hoppy!!!
14 years agoApollo
From cn679...
14 years ago