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Bass drum inlay question
Mitch, thanks a lot for the offer. That is great. I'll be in touch.
10 years agoBass drum inlay question
From Kenwood...
10 years agoBass drum inlay question
Thanks a lot. Looks close. I have a thing about sacrificing perfectly useable drums as parts donors, though. Just can't do it. I can only deal with sp...
10 years agoBass drum inlay question
Thanks a lot, guys. This particular blue sparkle is a shade I've only seen on MIJ stuff--never on USA drums, not even that beautiful dark-blue sparkl...
10 years agoBass drum inlay question
I am just about done rehabbing a vintage MIJ kit that was missing claws, rods and hoop on one side of the kick; I've found all the correct missing par...
10 years agoMIJ Star 920 claw question
Thanks a lot, Ralf. I was able to get my hands on 3 different Star kick drums in the last couple of weeks and all of them had the 2-1/2" claws identi...
10 years agoWanted: Star MIJ claws/hoop
Thanks, Mitch. It looks very close, but the claws I'm looking for are definitely at least 2-1/2" wide.
10 years agoWanted: Star MIJ claws/hoop
I don't, but thanks a lot for the offer.
10 years agoWanted: Star MIJ claws/hoop
Looking for some Star items to complete a restoration project: - 3 BD claws. These should measure 2-1/2" to 2-5/8" across at widest, but not smaller....
10 years agoIdeas for re-wrap colors on 80's Yamaha Tour Kit?
I'm with Carter. Leave 'em black. Yamaha kits in black are sharp.
10 years agoMIJ Star 920 claw question
Any opinions on the comparison pic I posted? I know there are some knowledgeable folks in the house.
10 years agoIdeas for re-wrap colors on 80's Yamaha Tour Kit?
Gotta be honest: When I think of Yamaha drums post-'60s, I don't really think of pearl or other vintagey wraps, especially with the more contemporary...
10 years agoMIJ Star 920 claw question
It sort of helps. :) It correlates closely to one of the claws I have here. I'm attaching a photo. Is there any way to confirm if either of these cla...
10 years agoMIJ Star 920 claw question
Can someone tell me what the exact width of an original MIJ Star 920-type bass drum claw should be across the widest part of the front? If someone co...
10 years agoStar 920 bass drum lugs, t-rods and claws
PM sent. Charles
10 years ago