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ID my field drum
I used Minwax Wood Finish dark walnut oil stain and a few coats of Minwax wipe-on ploy. The reddish tint is from the wood. I ended up using a standa...
15 years agoID my field drum
Here's the restored and updated drum: http://www.carldixondrums.com/Products_and_Services/Pages/LeedyFieldDrum.html I overhauled the drum and made so...
15 years agoFlattening warped cymbals
I've played plenty of non-flat crash cymbals before, and know how to orient them for a good sound. I got both of these cymbals to try to use paired w...
16 years agoFlattening warped cymbals
I have two old 15" cymbals, one K and one mystery (but probably K). They are both pretty heavy (1200-1500 grams). They are both slightly warped....
16 years agoLeedy and Ludwig parts
Sorry, I meant 20.
16 years agoLeedy and Ludwig parts
I'm looking for 20 lugs and a strainer and butt plate for a 50's 5.5" snare drum.
16 years agoID my field drum
Thanks for the info.
16 years agoID my field drum
From perclee...
16 years agoID my field drum
Just got this from EBAY. 15x10. No badge. Came with a drum Leedy drumkey mounted on the side, and I have no reason to believe it is non-original....
16 years agoRestoring old Ludwig snare?
Let me know if your selling, pre- or post-restoration!
16 years agoAnother K ID question
I want a match close in weight for orchestral use. Mine is ~1500 grams. It wouldn't be very good for a hi hat, even a bottom cymbal.
16 years agoAnother K ID question
From jcymbal...
16 years agoAnother K ID question
[IMG]http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6030&stc=1&d=1239081599[/IMG] Anyone have ideas of dates or other info? It's a very...
16 years agoWanted: Vintage glockenspiel/xylophone, 24"-28" bass drum, orchestral cymbals, etc.
I'm looking for a number of instruments: A Deagan or Leedy xylophone and glockenspiel A large bass drum (24"-28"), calf heads preferred Any orchest...
16 years agoEarly 1920s Ludwig & Ludwig Bass Drum
I'm interested. Can you send more pictures of the hardware and heads? What do you think shipping would be? carldixondrums (at) gmail.com
16 years ago