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Jasper shells
I think Fibes Jasper drums are GREAT sounding drums.
14 years agoGretsch COB RB snare question
I had a 6.5x14 10 lugger a while back near mint condition, sold it immediately to make some cash. It was the one with 20 small gretsch lugs. COB it wa...
14 years agoIdentifying Slingerlands with no badges
VM2000 is yet again, correct. The stamps in the shells sometimes also indicate manufacturing date.
14 years agoShorter kick drums are better
I play vintage Ludwig 24x14 bass drum, or a 90s Yamaha 24x16 bass. I have also played a Pearl Traveler that was only around 8-9 inches deep on a 20"...
14 years agoAnother Supraphonic question...
That narrows your date range to early 60s. Nice drum btw, it is rare in that it is pre-serial number, and I've seen more COB Supers than Ludalloy Supr...
14 years agoPo Boys Drums cases??-- anyone??
Cool case.. I thought you were going to start a topic about cheap cases! That one looks expensive.
14 years agoplaying in an apt.
I've gotten the next door neighbor to come over and complain both when playing my Ludwigs (along with my friend playing my then-amp a Fender Super Six...
14 years agodoes this look like a good deal?
That set looks in great shape. Sonor were high quality. If you are looking for a set in those sizes they would be a good purchase.
14 years agodoes this look like a good deal?
Looks like a great deal to me. I'm not a Sonor expert, though. If any Sonor experts are reading this and NOT responding, it may be because they're als...
14 years agoQs regarding Ludwig 10x14 long lug B&O
That's a bone stock drum. Model 1170L. That is a good deal for that. Selling prices range widely depending on if you have the harness for the marching...
14 years agoBought these 2 years ago, don't know what to do
No re-rings, modular, probably late 70s. The pointy b/o badge on the bass could be the only one? Plus it has larger arc spurs. 6 ply shells. Nice! Cl...
14 years agoJasper shells
Interesting grommet-vents on the rack toms there..
14 years agoGretsch COB RB snare question
I recently saw a RB wood snare with the Lightning throwoff on it, but the serial indicated a mid-late 60s model. Online info suggests the Microsensiti...
14 years agoCutting Bearing Edges
I found a Keith Moon style Concert tom Premier set one time, only it just had one bass drum. Otherwise, it was very cool. My take on the concert toms...
14 years agoplaying in an apt.
Balls to the wall sound..
14 years ago