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Amati Snare find
Looks like Premier lugs.
13 years agoIs this really a Emperador snare drum?
Might be someones "custom" work. Looks cool, more pix?
13 years agoJohn Grey Parts
Yes please!
13 years agogretsch vent holes
From 4MoreYearsOhNo...
13 years agoIs it Hopeless?
I would fill in the spaces with thin wood (veneer), glued and clamped. The rot ate away some of the inner ply, that needs to be put back. Maple or bir...
13 years agoHelp with Beverly snare drum...
Is that a 12" snare? Looks small to me. You MAY have an issue with the re-ring separating from the shell, it doesn't happen often but a few have been...
13 years agoDUB side of the moon.......has anyone heard it?
It rocks. Enjoy!
13 years agoAnyone ever heard of these
Looks like Keller shells, standard low budget hardware (Diamond Bow, Shield) Could have been someone's custom project. What do the vents look like?
13 years agoEarly 1920s Thumb-Rod Snare
It's a beauty! Why wouldn't you play it? I would. Share the love!
13 years agoWhat makes it vintage?
George's post #103 should be a "sticky" for reference purposes. Thanks George!
13 years agoWhat makes it vintage?
1. When the wrap or finish ambers (yellow) out. 2. When the company changes it's hardware and you can't get replacement parts. 3. When the company g...
13 years agoShould I Reinforce the Soft Spot Around the Bass Drum Spur Hole?
After doing the putty/hardening, I'd still use a large washer, bigger then the original damaged area, just to be sure.
13 years agoI can't stop myself!!!
I had a set like this in the late 70's, it was killer. It was stolen around '84. Never saw another like it until now. Great find! You'll be removing d...
13 years agodrum lugs section ???
Great idea!
13 years agoSwitch Hitter
BT,DT. Try playing with no cymbals. Keep the Hi-Hat just for giggles but, no other cymbals. That will change your perspective!
13 years ago