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White paint inside old Ludwigs
I recommend that you leave them as-is, even if the missing paint is extensive
14 years agoVintage Stick Thread!
When I buy a pair of new sticks, I am very careful to make sure the are straight ( I roll them around on a flat surface) and to make sure they are the...
14 years agoBest Practice Books
In Ginger Baker's video, he insists that clean strokes at moderate speed will sound much faster than they really are, so you will in a sense pick up m...
14 years agoBest Practice Books
I like instructional videos because you can place your kit in front of the TV and DVD player and with the remote repeatedly watch and practice the vid...
14 years agoCalling all Vintage Gretsch Experts!
I'm confused as to exactly which wing bolt is correct for 50's/60's bass drum cymbal mounts and floor tom leg mounts. Both part no. 4941 and 4933 on...
14 years agoWhat heads do you use for vintage American toms?
I'm sure this has already been a topic of discussion, but I couldn't find it specifically in a search. What heads are your preference for vintage Ame...
14 years ago60's Gretsch Floor Tom Leg Mount or Correct Wing Bolt
Anyone have a spare Gretsch 60's floor tom leg mount (or bass drum cymbal mount)? (I really just need the correct wing bolt but am willing to purchas...
14 years agoPre-'65 Ludwig Floor Tom Leg Mount or Wing Bolt
Anyone have a spare early 60's floor tom leg mount or wing bolt? ( I really just need the wing bolt but am willing to purchase the entire leg mount)...
14 years agoVintage Thrones..........ouch
Roc-N-Soc Don't torture yourself
14 years agoGretsch 3pc 12/16/20 for trade! what do u got?
I have a Slingerland Blue Agate Pearl in 12/14/18 that just sits there The toms are pre-vent hole and pre-badge The bass drum has a badge and vent h...
14 years agosecrets for removing glue residue from shell?
How about for removing the foam/glue residue from the inside of a Gretsch bass drum where foam was glued against the front head as a muffler 40 years...
14 years ago3pc Vintage Gretsch drums - 12/16/20 all original - complete -CLEAN
a 12 inch ride tom is unusual for this configuration - do you know why the 12?
14 years agoLooking for Ludwig black sparkle inlays
try Jack Lawton, lawtondrum.com
15 years agoCases for Vintage Drums
Thank you guys for the terrific response to my post a couple of weeks ago asking if you gig your vintage drums. Now my question, for those of you tha...
15 years ago'60's Green Pearl Finish set - Manufacturer?
Thanks Jonnistix. great explanation
15 years ago