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Don't Downbeats usually fetch more than this?
GORGEOUS kit! This is worth at least twice the winning bid. What a great deal!
14 years agoRe-Chrome or buy hoops in better condition?
I agree with Drummerfish, my first choice also would be to have the scuff marks buffed out if they weren't too deep. Otherwise, try to have the origi...
14 years agoLevon Helm inspired wooden kit
They look fantastic! Really terrific job and the coolest kit I've seen here on VDF in ages. Please keep us posted with your progress.
14 years agoPearl wood-fiberglass 22x14" shell
From MIKEY777...
14 years agoOiling lugs/tension rods??
While I'll clean up all of the threaded parts with mineral oil, I also will apply Glide from Repercussions (it's a beeswax blend formula). And, of co...
14 years agoRolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Drummers of All Time [The Top 10]
Of course this poll is crap. I mean, it's a Rolling Stone Magazine Reader's Poll, after all. But, at least Buddy made the list (since I was afraid t...
14 years agoRolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Drummers of All Time [The Top 10]
1. John Bonham 2. Keith Moon 3. Neil Peart 4. Dave Grohl 5. Ringo Starr 6. Buddy Rich 7. Stewart Copeland 8. ?uestlove 9. Ginger Baker 10. Michael Shr...
14 years agoNickel Drumworks, Dunnett and Trick strainers
From SkyDog75...
14 years agoNickel Drumworks, Dunnett and Trick strainers
I know someone out there in VDF Land has the answer for me. Do the Nickel Drumworks, Dunnett R-Class and Trick strainers use the same hole/mounting s...
14 years agoGretsch 70's Diamond Floor Tom Lugs - Thread Size
They're available from Steve Maxwell's shop: http://www.maxwelldrums.com/gretsch-483822-wing-screw-4820-p-3368.html
14 years agopearl fibreglass/jupiter cob snare
I have a Pearl fiberglass kit from the same vintage that sounds fantastic to this day. A lot of great players used fiberglass drums back in the 70's...
14 years agoWhat do you think of the new Gretsch strainer?
I'll definitely buy one to try it out. It will sure beat looking for spare ones or parts on Ebay and replacing the ball-bat throw-off lever with repr...
14 years agoRattle-ee Gretsch mufflers... how to SHUT THEM UP?
Thanks for the suggestion! I was just having the same problem, did a search here on VDF and found this post. I used a hammer, center punch and a sma...
14 years agoHawaii becomes 50th State!
Here's yet ANOTHER old thread that I need to add my two cents to... I also live in Hawaii and was looking for a 20" Gretsch logo bass drum head onlin...
14 years agoAnyone playing the Remo "Vintage A" head yet?
While I know this is an old thread, I thought I'd offer my two cents. John Riley has been using the Remo Vintage A heads on his Yamaha Maple Custom A...
14 years ago