Posts
"Oversize" heads?
Not all drums are exactly the 7/8's diameter we're led to believe. Every drum is a bit off from that figure, some more, some less. So head fit will va...
12 years agoSlingerland Poster Child
Smaller toms need to be higher. You really don't HAVE to have toms all lined up, yea it looks cool but it's not practical. Break them up. Mount the 3...
12 years agoWater softener and soaking drum parts?
Soak in White Vinegar, cleans off most crud and parts buff up nicely.
12 years ago1964 Premier
REMO 6" and 8" heads will fit the Bongos.
12 years ago1964 Premier
Sweet kit! Premier in the mid 60's was transitioning to standard size shells, as were other European makers. It's not unusual to find kits that refle...
12 years agoDid Premier produce Acrylic drums ???
Lugs look John Grey-ish. This may have been a prototype that didn't get approval or something the guys at the factory played around with when things w...
12 years agoHistoric Press Advertising
Well, you have been waiting to make more money no? :p
12 years ago1880's Duplex Snare
That's a real beauty! Thanks for sharing it!
12 years ago1904-1915 CG Conn
Nice! I would love to slap brushes on that!
12 years agoUnusual Old Snare Drum
I've seen one of these before (here, I'm sure), German or East European design methnks.
12 years agoDeri Floor Tom
It's a Cocktail drum. Any holes?
12 years agoCamco Drums Are Worth A Fortune!
It's not an original Top Hat, Rolling Bomber or anything even close to that, it's just a run of the mill drum kit. I'd give him $650 tops.
12 years agoGetting gigs
Getting work with original music exclusively, is hard, mainly no one knows your music. With the club/dinner gigs, the truth is no one wants to hear it...
12 years agoUrgent help with John Grey
If you have no luck dealing with your local guy call REMO and speak with rep Chris Wakeland (hopefully he's still there) and talk to him about what yo...
12 years agoUrgent help with John Grey
Check the shell for out of round. The Premier 20" (BA-0320-PR) which is what John Grey would have used because on and off JG shells where made in the...
12 years ago