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Advice re: Value of the Premier Vintage Kit
Too bad he didn't list all the sizes but here's what I see, a retrofitted snare (newer throw) looks too deep for any standard Premier snare of that er...
12 years agoLegion Drums ?
Legion Drums are made by Peace. They are an entry level student kit. From those that do have a kit, they're not really as bad as other student level k...
12 years agoOld snare drum, no markings
Copper? No, that's a well tarnished brass shell. Any pics of the strainer? Try here: http://orgs.usd.edu/nmm/
12 years agoSome pics I found ;)
On the last photo the BD lugs remind me of Premier/Olympic lugs from the 1930's. Very cool photos, those will look great mounted and framed.
12 years agoNatural Wood rewrap
If you have a wrap that can not be repaired or replaced with the damage being extreme, why not go for the natural vintage look. A lot of drummers do l...
12 years agoLeedy Conservation Project
Fantastic! I love the look of it.
12 years agoHow to mount Temple Blocks on a Stand?
Any number of clamps would work, one comes to mind, a bar chime clamp. You may need to drill a hole in the bar. http://www.percussionsource.com/p10008...
12 years agoHow bad is this & how do I repair it?
Replace the factory washer with a large fender washer.
12 years agoConcert Toms .com!
Jon, you really started a forest fire with your site!
12 years agoPremier Duroplast
Someone here was looking for a floor tom to complete a kit ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-premier-floor-tom-for-parts-/181079013591?pt=Vintgae_Dr...
12 years agoDuplex badge (and wooden grommet). Well I have to try.
Post a pic of the drum. Some Duplex drums used Decals.
12 years agoCleaning ancient Everplay heads
Avoid any chemicals, you could damage the mylar. Soap and water, light scrubbing. How many do you have? I'd be very interested in buying some from you...
12 years agoProblem with heads fitting?
You're going to run into heads not fitting at some point. Depending on the brand or hoop type there will a variation on ID (flesh hoop) vs OD (shell)....
12 years agoPremier Super Ace Snare
She's sweet. You'll enjoy that one. Just watch the tip of the lever, they're prone to breaking off. I have one where the tip broke off about 1 1/2, ha...
12 years agoPremier Super Ace Snare
Yes, the wire pins need to be straight, hammer or bend them straight as much as possible. Baskey has replacement wires: http://www.baskey.moonfruit.co...
12 years ago