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Lets Play, GUESS THE DRUM!!!
I would be surprised if those toms are actually Sonors. The tom mount is no doubt a Sonor most likely teardrop era but nothing else on the ride or flo...
19 years agoRogers 14" Tom
Tommy, how can you tell the difference between the cast and machined collets?
19 years agoSonor parts from drumsandstage on Ebay
I'm not really familiar with this man but have read some information regarding the situation. I believe if you check the forums on www.sonormuseum.com...
19 years agoLudwig Vistalite vs. Fibes or Zickos
I can't say that I've ever seen a seamless acrylic set from any of the manufacturers. Ludwig certainly seemed to have more cracking issues than the ot...
19 years agoHelp with old cymbals, please!
Lisa, I'm by no means a Zildjian expert but it looks like the 14" inchers are a pretty well cared for set of high hats. More than likely nice sounding...
19 years agoAnyone see this drum?
David, the rims and shell "look" like Ludwig but the lugs and obviously the strainer don't. My guess just from the photos would be that it could have...
19 years agowvhill stumblin' through
I think you'll find some here. Welcome!
19 years agoDo you restore or do you make new all over again?
Yes, that was a really find. Sort of like a Stradivarius in the attic kind of story. I also seem to remember a Gretsch Gladstone snare in the Cadillac...
19 years agoPapa Jo Info?
No problem my friend. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
19 years agoDo you restore or do you make new all over again?
I'm facing a similar dilema. I agree with O-Lugs in his general feelings about collector drums and heck yeah I remember that Gretsch set. Anyhow, a fe...
19 years agoold drum set newly acquired...help!
Interesting set you've got there. I wonder if the paint job is original, is it possible that this set was done as something like a "school" set. In ot...
19 years agoNew Heads for pre-international Premier Kit
Not sure this would work and others may have better knowledge but I'd check on the Aquarian Modern Vintage series heads. If you call there they have b...
19 years agoHas Technology Become A Crutch?
Interesting thoughts and certainly playing an instrument of a hobby is a VERY worthwhile objective. It wasn't all that long ago that every family seem...
19 years agoPapa Jo Info?
You should definitely check out the book "Jazz Anecdotes, Second Time Around" by Bill Crowe Oxford University Press. There are a number of good storie...
19 years agoDid Slingerland sell "less than perfect" drums in the '60's?
During the heyday of the 60's I think some of the drum companies were pushing so many drums out the door that quality control issues were overlooked t...
19 years ago