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Mercury Drums?
good point...great perspective... they do look very cool / retro...if they're not gone, would be an inexpensive Christmas kit for my 10 y.o. grandson...
16 years agoMercury Drums?
A guy in my neck of the woods is selling a Mercury kit in the tiger wrap. Does anyone know the history of these drums? Also, do they have any value b...
16 years agoFibes w/ 18" kick question
Yeah Rich, sometimes it's the singer not the song.....thanks for advocating for the Fibes. They sound great in my little room....I think the venue...
16 years agoFibes w/ 18" kick question
For my purposes, they're best suited for a small rehearsal room such as what I have. I used them on a gig once and was not a fan of the 18. I'm repl...
16 years agoFibes w/ 18" kick question
That's the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Thanks guys.
16 years agoFibes w/ 18" kick question
Have been thinking about selling one of my kits and wondered if some of you had any input into it's value. It's a Fibes copper covered w/ (I think) i...
16 years agoWMP 60's Gretsch snare question
Thanks for the perspective...."...new snare..w/ wrong parts..." Thanks David
17 years agoWMP 60's Gretsch snare question
Obtained a 60's Gretsch shell w/ slingerland hardware...spent 226.oo getting the drum into impeccable physical condition and playable shape including...
17 years agoMartin Era Fibes Finishes
Hi David. The darker one is the copper which matches my kit. The ebay drum also looks like that, but I guess I won't risk it. If the seller says...
17 years agoMartin Era Fibes Finishes
Did any Martin era Fibes kits come w/ a Brass Finish? I have a copper covered kit and wanted to bid on a 16" ebay item. The seller insists it is Bra...
17 years agoblogging/sharing stories
I've recently discovered blogging and found that in addition to the warm feelings of nostalgia that come with digging up old memories, the actual writ...
17 years agoPictures of the greats!
I've been collecting autographs and autographed pic's of the greats since I was a kid in the early 60's. I had some cut autographs from Buddy Rich, C...
17 years agoFibes the next Camco?
From Super B...
17 years agoFibes the next Camco?
Fibes snares are climbing on ebay. What gives? Will the be worth what Camco's are worth now?
17 years agoany sonor collectors? 73 champion
...got a 73 Sonor champion ...has been in the family since new..no room for any more kits.. 22, 12, 13, 16 White Pearl, w/ 1 original cymb. stand and...
17 years ago