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WTB: Ludwig Vistalite Gaskets
I went to a hobby store and in the train department they sold sheets of white plastic that was perfect for my Super Sensitive gaskets.
14 years agoKent snare drum questions
My first set was a 60's era red sparkle Kent. I don't know what model it was but I'm pretty sure it only had 12 snares. I never could get it soundin...
14 years agoNeed to Date a Wurlitzer Snare
Boy, the title of the thread threw me for a sec. I was thinking, "Try dating a real human. Much more fun."
14 years agoDrumstick display
Here is the site I got them from. I ordered them Saturday and they arrived Monday. Or maybe I ordered them Friday night. Can't remember. Anyway, s...
14 years agoFun guessing game about sticks
I agree with Kevins: Lud, Vic, Zil.
14 years agoDrumstick display
I ended up finding some clear acrylic holders online. Just what I needed and inexpensive.
14 years agoMy 1st Acrolite
Wow. Incredible condition.
14 years agoDrumstick display
I'm trying to find a simple, inexpensive way to display some of my sticks. I've seen some nice stuff on google but it can get pretty pricey.
14 years agoDrum Brand?
I must be getting old. I actually saw the drums. Eventually.
14 years agoJust Ebay'd this
Heck, yeah. I'll probably tear it apart and totally detail it, even though it probably won't need much. I'll felt the lugs and lube everything. I l...
14 years agoJust Ebay'd this
Not a bad price considering it looks in incredible shape. And I grew up with a red sparkle set and I've been nostalgic for one the last few years. h...
14 years agoGretsch 3 ply snare drum
Catch and release. I love that concept. I've been catching lately and just had to release 4 drums to Craigslist. I'm not sure if all of them will...
14 years agoGretsch 3 ply snare drum
I didn't realize they made Emperor resos.
14 years agoFelt for lugs
Well, I've got the hang of it now. Full speed ahead on all future rebuilds.
14 years agovistalite restoration
I used the Novus system on my vistalite Super Sensitive and it helped but there are still scratches and abrasions that won't come out. I'm considerin...
14 years ago