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Beautiful drum set! I think you did a magnificent job!!
12 years agoList the vintage dives you've played in...
There's a place on Harlem Ave in Chicago which is still open (and shall remain nameless so no feathers are ruffled). Born in 1973 (and seemingly not u...
12 years agoWanted: Trixon Speedfire
My needs changed and I stopped looking. Now I admire from afar!!
13 years agoWanted: Trixon Speedfire
Hi Henk, What a beautiful Trixon! I'm not looking any more, but I do appreciate your post. Anyone else here interested? It sure is gorgeous!! Thanks...
13 years agoTestimonial for dealing with Vintage Drum Bug
Vinny rocks! He restored two Slingerland BD hoops for me. They look great, the price was very reasonable, he shipped them promptly and packaged them...
13 years agoProblem with Slingerland Snare Tension
Sure thing! Please see attached.
13 years agoProblem with Slingerland Snare Tension
Thanks for your help, everyone! PurdieShuffle was right. It was operator error on my part for sure! I feel a little silly but I fixed it and it sounds...
13 years agoProblem with Slingerland Snare Tension
I've heard that too. What's weird is that the knob seems to stay at the same setting (it's fully cranked), so I'm wondering if somehow my strings are...
13 years agoProblem with Slingerland Snare Tension
Hi There, I recently purchased a 1965 Slingerland six-lug student model snare. I noticed in the store that tone-wise it sounded great, but the snares...
13 years agoWTB: Slingerland Bass Drum Cymbal Mount
Hi There, I just purchased a 1965 Slingerland Gene Krupa kit. Looking for the correct cymbal mount for the bass drum. Don't need the l-arm itself, j...
13 years agoWMP or Sky Blue Pearl
Personally, I love the slight blue hue to your wmp wrap. Beautiful! I know that they're not a vintage drum company, but interestingly enough, SJC Cus...
13 years agogreat drum sound.
My fav drum sound is the snare drum from the original 1954 Decca recording of Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets. The rimshots sound l...
13 years agoWorst Gig Experience Ever
Apparently, older people go "gaga" for wait for it...Lady Gaga! My band plays 40's/50s jump blues, swing and rockabilly. We were booked for a nightc...
13 years agoBuddy Rich Drum Co.?
I actually own one of these kits. Had mine for over 2 years. I play 40's / 50's music and have owned vintage kits in the past, but I wanted a new kit...
15 years agoAnyone PLaying out?
Hi there, Slingerland! Yes, I play out anywhere from 2-6 times a month. Similar to you, I broke my arm a while back, needed surgery, and was told I w...
15 years ago