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Blue Satin Flame 1966 Slingerlands
I know plenty of people who'd appreciate them more than that nephew. ;) I've liked Slingerland's blue satin flame kits ever since I saw CAKE's drumm...
15 years agoUnidentifiable Vintage Snare Drum
Welcome! (Smart move asking for help, by the way!) O-Lugs mentioned the Ludwig Universal, which was available as a brass drum with six tube lugs. T...
15 years agoChanging strainer on Slingerland snare
I personally can't stand the P-85, but if you're so inclined... The Ludwig P-83, P-85, & P-86 have 2.5" mounting holes. Another option would be the...
15 years agoWhite bass drum resonant
vintagelogos.com sells Aquarian heads with no logo -- click here. But if anyone wants to remove logos from coated heads... According to a post by Er...
15 years agoInherited some OLD Drums...
From vintagemore2000...
15 years agoHigh quality, but cheap cymbals?
From SkyDog75...
15 years agoRemo heads fit....will Evans'?
They should fit.
15 years agoHow do you measure drum heads? I get weird measurements. Please HELP
Modern drums are intentionally made just a smidge under full-inch sizes. For example, a 14" drum head fits on a shell that's 13 7/8". If that shell...
15 years ago14" avedis hats
I've got a pair of 1960s A's in similar weight -- 650g over 905g. I like how quick and full their sound opens up when played open and the live sizzle...
15 years ago50's Slingerland Set - Pricing Help Needed
Thanks for the extra pics! We can only see the bottom of the snare, but it looks like it might be a Radio King with a "clamshell" strainer. Or techn...
15 years ago50's Slingerland Set - Pricing Help Needed
Nice old kit! I'm a little partial to old Slingies since that's what I've got myself. I don't think they're jazz sizes. The 20" bass on my '56 Slin...
15 years agoHigh quality, but cheap cymbals?
For good cymbals on a tight budget, used really is the way to go. It's not too hard to find good deals from reputable sellers who aren't trying to se...
15 years agoLudwig Ply Question
Yep, that's a three-ply shell. The reinforcing rings are a big hint. Thicker 5+ ply shells typically don't have them.
15 years agoSafe to tune bass drum on its side?
From warwormx...
15 years agoVery Old 28" Gong
VERY cool! Any identifying marks on it?
15 years ago