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What to do about small crack in seam of Sound King?
I've noticed a couple of Sound Kings for sale that have small cracks or splits at the seam. Is there anything that can be done, or is that a snare I...
14 years agoHelp! Do Early Sound King Snares not Have Lines?
Funny, I was watching it and then noticed it didn't have lines and was trying to figure out what exactly it was....just a novice here. :( Your reser...
14 years agoHelp! Do Early Sound King Snares not Have Lines?
Thanks! So, wonder if the '63 no line shell is the same shell used in the early COB Festivals?
14 years agoHelp! Do Early Sound King Snares not Have Lines?
I saw a 60's Slingerland snare listed on Ebay as a Sound King, but in the picture, the shell was smooth, no lines! Did the early COB Sound Kings use...
14 years ago1982 Tama Superstar Question
That looks like the kit from the picture that I had. If I recall correctly, the pieces he was selling back then were the extra pieces he seemed to ha...
14 years agoQuestion: Will a Magnet Stick At All To A Brass Shell?
Thanks L-D, that is what I thought but just wasn't sure. That also helps date my Festival at later than 1971. Looks like I was right putting it on t...
14 years agoQuestion: Will a Magnet Stick At All To A Brass Shell?
So, dating tells me its brass (best I can figure), but my magnet sticks a little to the shell and to the hoops. It doesn't stick hard like you'd expe...
14 years agoIs Festival Shell Same as Krupa Shell?
I did not see the backing plates on mine, but mine is early to mid '70's. On the shell, when did the Festival move from COB to COS, as I can't seem t...
14 years agoIs Festival Shell Same as Krupa Shell?
Will do, you too!
14 years agoIs Festival Shell Same as Krupa Shell?
Just started to clean up the Festival. Top hoop's chrome is nearly perfect after some polishing. But, I did try the magnet and it seems like the she...
14 years agoDisplay Case for Snares
I was on Ikea's site and found this display case, similar to the other one, but somewhat less money. Looks like it would work for four snares: http:...
14 years agoHelp Dating My Slingerland Festival Snare
So, I have this (black and silver Niles badge) Festival snare and I finally took it out and put it on my kit. Wow, has to be cleaned! So, just for h...
14 years ago1982 Tama Superstar Question
Okay, sounds good to me. All I can go by is what Vinnie told me, that he had specified the way he wanted his drums made, which included white inside....
14 years agoNeed Help Dating My Dyna & Where Manufactured
Hi Tommy and thanks for getting on and dating it for me. Had a senior moment, forgot all about Dayton Plant! Oh, Vipuronr....means, I own a Dodge Vi...
14 years agoNeed Help Dating My Dyna & Where Manufactured
I know I've been asking about when and where my Dyna was manufactured - mid-late 60's, Cleveland vs. Fullerton - so I've included the pics I've been a...
14 years ago