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Aluminun Sticks?
I used a pair back on the 60's and really liked the balance they had, but one not so well placed hit and they broke, so.......back to wood I went.
11 years agoWhere do you position your snare strainers?
Srainer at 5 and butt at 11 works for me. Out of the way of my legs and easy to adjust tension if necessary. I never turn off the snares, unless the b...
11 years agoHelp me identify the finish on these 70s Ludwigs
Faded gold, faded silver, like you said, doesn't matter. Get those beauties and enjoy a valentines evening together.Excited
11 years agoRegular or electronic kit
Don't know about the Alesis kit, but I have both acoustic and electronic(Roland) sets. I use the e-drums to practice on, usually early am, with headph...
11 years agoPedals are like dogs...
+1 and a 2 on the snow blower. I got one just after Thanksgiving and its been used alot so far. No more aching back, plus I can do my elderly neighbor...
11 years agoAs you check into the "new" old forum
Ahhh, now that's more like it. This looks alot more familiar.Clapping Happy2Clapping Happy2
11 years agoBought a Ludwig Hammered Bronze 6.5x14 snare drum
I have the same drum ! Serial # 3240057. I bought it new from local drum shop, December of 1989. Don't know for sure how long it had been on the shelf...
11 years agoDW kit, can you identify?
Great price for the kit. Born on date should/could be stamped on interior of shells. I'd be there with $ in hand and give asking price..........then,...
11 years agoVintage Luddies on Craigslist
Buy, Buy, Buy !!! Just show the wife these replies, and surely she will understand and give it her blessing.Excited
13 years agoLudwig question 12/13/16/20
There was an option to get a 20" instead of the the standard 22" on some of the models. Back then a 20" was $10 cheaper than a 22". Imagine!!
13 years agoThe Beatles
Cool photo ! I like all the wires going all over the place. Looks like spaghetti. Gretsch guitar and a mic by Ringos' hi hat stand that appears to be...
13 years agoFinish a natural Gretsch tom in rosewood...
Great idea to call in a pro. Looks stunning !! It's a good thing to know ones' limitations. Save yourself alot of time and frustration.
14 years agostop bass drum lug spring buzzing noise
Add a strip of felt inside between the spring and the casing. Don't know how to isolate the culprit(s). But I would do them all.
14 years agoplayers verses collectors
I think evey kit is a players kit if you're a player. How could you not play 'em? If they're set up, that's just an invite to take a seat and go at 'e...
14 years agoWho got a Drum for Christmas???
I grabbed ahem, a 2001 DW 22/12/14 BOP in early December, then the following week scored a 65 supraphonic. These qualified as my xmas present. Excited...
14 years ago