Posts
Barclay drums
I know the guy selling it. A little, anyway. I bought a Sling steel snare from him a few years ago. It's possibly my favorite snare right now. He...
14 years agoCymbal found in garbage .. help identify?
My wife and I took a trip to Italy in 06. I had planned on heading over to the UFIP factory since it wasn't too far from Florence, where we had a fre...
14 years agoNeed a good wrap
That pshyco orange is an awesome color. I wish I had the skills to rewrap some drums.
14 years agoVintage drum finishes preserved by cigarette smoke?
I know they make a spray that you can use in vehicles that will totally get rid of the smoke odor from previous owners. I've used it and it works ver...
14 years agoLudwig 70's White Vistilite snare
Thanks for the clarification.
14 years agoNeed Help To I.d. This Old "luddy"
Wow. I've got to get some of that stuff. Great results.
14 years agoNeed Help To I.d. This Old "luddy"
Neat find.
14 years agoLyra snare
At least one of the heads said, "Sound Master" or somesuch because that's what the guy originally told me was the brand. You know how people just rea...
14 years agoLyra snare
No, local. Craigslist.
14 years ago1960 Slingerland Mahogony w/Photo this time.
That is some serious drum p*rn.
14 years agoLyra snare
If all goes well, tomorrow I'll have a blue sparkle Lyra. Wish me luck. It has the badge with two lions on it but I can't pin down how old it might...
14 years agoDating of 60's Beverley Cosmic Super Deluxe snare
That thing is in fantastic condition.
14 years agoMIJ snares and other micscellany
Sheesh, Jonni. I think your prices are very appropriate considering the work you put into them.
14 years agoCan you paint the interior of Japanese sets to change the sound?
Should I lacquer over the paint or try and remove it first? I'm not very experienced in woodworking.
14 years agoCan you paint the interior of Japanese sets to change the sound?
My Whitehall is already painted gray. Should I lacquer it as well or is that overkill that might do more harm than good?
14 years ago