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3-ply versus 6-ply drumkit video
That is cool, but not the one I was thinking about. The one I'm remembering featured a guy playing a few minutes on a three-ply kit and then a few min...
13 years ago3-ply versus 6-ply drumkit video
A while back there was a Youtube video someone here had done of a side-by-side comparison of a vintage and modern kit. Anyone have that link still?
13 years agoMystery lightweight 15" hats
Well lookathere. That totally fits because the guy I bought the Pearls from also had some Gretsches from the same era. Well done, and thanks!
13 years agoMystery lightweight 15" hats
So these cymbals came with an early-70s Pearl kit I bought. Like the drums they were covered in gunk and I assumed since the other cymbal with them wa...
13 years agoImperial Star Snare, a few questions.
Wow, that's crazy. Never seen diecast hoops flex like that. I'd definitely try out some different ones and see how the tuning and sound improve.
13 years ago1970s Pearl lugs, claw & T-rod, 14" six-lug rim,
I'm cleaning up an early-to-mid-'70s Pearl Wood-Fiberglass kit and need eleven lugs, a bass drum claw and T-rod, and 14" six-lug rim to finish up the...
13 years agoPearl Wood-Fiberglass four-piece kit
Progress report: I've been working on my Pearl Wood-Fiberglass kit as I have time in the evenings and have gotten a good bit accomplished. I decided t...
13 years agoImperial Star Snare, a few questions.
Hahaha--I wondered if we'd ever get back to your original question. I'm surprised to hear your complaint. I haven't found that to be the case with the...
13 years ago18" tom rim (10 lug)
Nail on the head, Mikey. It's for a Gretsch floor tom.
13 years ago18" tom rim (10 lug)
Looking for a rim to fit an 18" ten-lug tom.
13 years agoSlingerlands Anyone? WOW
I get a different meaning from what he said. No dealers are welcome that are looking to buy for nothing & flip for a quick $. To me that says "I'm...
13 years agoMy first really vintage kit
I have a 20-12-14 kit like that. Played it this weekend at a gig. They're great drums.
13 years agoPearl 'President' Kit ID Help
Glad to have you, rock&rollmachine. I just bought a Pearl wood-Fiberglass from the same era as yours--although not as clean as those, or as large--tha...
13 years agoShow Off Your Band!
Here are a few songs we did a couple of summers ago. Slingerland 24" kick and 18" floor tom, Tama rosewood snare, 22" Sabian AA medium ride, and Zildj...
13 years agoVery nice MIJ Tempro
Four bids and north of $275 with the reserve still not met. I'll be curious to see where it closes. You're right, though, it's a pretty kit. Nice to h...
13 years ago