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using snare stand for my 12" rack tom....bad??
Any kind of suspension/isolation mount will allow more resonance of the drum, whether mounted off a rail consolette or otherwise. I am currently usin...
18 years agoWFL Supraphonic???
Rich, Thanks for the reply. I went back to look at the drum some more and I noticed that it has a Ludwig P83 strainer (script "Ludwig" logo on it) an...
18 years agoHelp with Gretsch snare!!
Gary, You bought a whole 1963 Holiday kit on Ebay, I assume? What are the specs? I'm sure you'll love it so much your head(s) will spin. :D You SHOU...
18 years agoZildjian Impulse Hats
The Impulse line was the predecessor to the current Z series, produced c. early to late 80s. They should be pretty heavy cymbals, and they are pro-lev...
18 years agoWFL Supraphonic???
I was in a local music store tonight and they had an old Supraphonic with a keystone "WFL" badge. It did NOT have the blue oval transition badge. It h...
18 years agoWanted: Rogers BDP 9" x 13"
Looking for a Rogers Holiday 9" x 13" Black Diamond Pearl tom in good condition. Must be a beavertail-lug drum. Thanks! Charles
18 years agoSnare wire help
Hi all, I just aquired an ealy '80s Getsch 6.5" x 14" 4166 brass snare and would like some recommendations on replacement snares. The sound I would...
18 years agoHelp with Gretsch snare!!
Gary, Could you describe what exactly did you did in cutting the drumhead ring? I think it would help a lot of people who own drums with this situati...
18 years agoHelp with Gretsch snare!!
How are the drumheads fitting? I had a '50s Gretsch blue sparkle 4" x 14" Progressive Jazz snare for a few years (garage sale find for $25!). The dru...
18 years ago402 or not a 402?
Hi studio, Yes, the 402 is always the 6.5" deep model, so I suspect the "400" is a typo on that seller's part. Some people erroneously think "400" re...
18 years agoRogers question
Tommy, Thanks. I stand corrected! Very interesting. From what I've been reading, Rogers used mostly Jasper shells during the Cleveland era but also...
18 years agoRogers question
Tommy, Thanks for the info. Just to clarify, I was referring to all-maple plied shells, not solid-maple. Can you tell me what your source is for t...
18 years agoGretsch 4166 snare
I just acquired a Gretsch 4166 COB snare in good shape. Can anyone tell me anything about when this drum might have been manufactured and approximate...
18 years agoRogers question
Hi all, Tommy/Super, it's my understanding that Rogers always used all-maple Keller shells throughout their prime years, not maple/poplar as Tommy st...
18 years agoLooking for Ludwig and Leedy parts
Hi there, Looking for the following parts: - Complete muffler assembly for a c.1966 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 snare - Brass Leedy snare rim clips c. la...
19 years ago