Hey,
I'm Frank and I'm a big fan of drumming, but I've mainly delved into the electronic drum kit industry, I even have a website about them and can consider myself an expert.
I'm looking to expand my horizons a bit and would love to get to know more about vintage kits. guitar3
What resources would you recommend for this to a beginner, besides this forum and the "important web site pages" up in the header?
Cheers and merry Christmas,
Frank
Hi Frank,,
Welcome to VDF......
Just stick around here...you will learn more then you ever thought there was to know....electricit
Frank,
Greetings and welcome to the forum. To be honest, you could spend a great deal of time on here just browsing threads and learn a great deal. There are a few books about specific manufacturers as well as vintage drums in particular, but you can get a college degree in vintage drums by just reading what has been posted here. There are quite a few very knowledgeable guys here that may specialize in a particular brand, in restoration, collecting or may possess a great deal of general vintage drum wisdom. Don't be fooled by the "vintage drum guru" moniker like mine as that just means I have asked a lot questions and occasionally chimed in with a "that is a real nice kit you have there." kind of response.
Before long you will be talking about 3 point strainers, COB, yellowed WMP, the difference between a black/gold and black/silver badges, MIJ bass drums with 3 re-rings, why some Trixon bass drums are shaped funny, Speed Kings, Radio Kings and other forms of vintage percussion royalty. It's a fun hobby and, in the scheme of things, not all that expensive.
Welcome to the Forum.Read all of Rob Cooks books,as well as John Aldridge,Chet Falzerano,Mike Curotto(shameless plug)and Harry Cangany to name a few.
Most of the written info is in book form,and on sites like the VDF.Some of these guys,know more about vintage drums,then the guys that built them.
As far as expert status,that takes years of research and hands on experience.There's much information to be gleened,by just holding a 47 Slingerland Radio King in your hands,and knowing a phony,from the real deal.There's mountains of info out there,that I dare say,dwarfts E drums...no offence intended.
Just in American made drums,companies,models,sizes,year of manufacture,finish options,shell composition ,types of wood............It's quite a list.
So as long as you have a few years to spare,and accept that what you thought was correct yesterday,is no longer correct today,then vintage drums are great.For both their looks and sound.
Steve B
Hey,I'm Frank and I'm a big fan of drumming, but I've mainly delved into the electronic drum kit industry, I even have a website about them and can consider myself an expert.I'm looking to expand my horizons a bit and would love to get to know more about vintage kits. guitar3What resources would you recommend for this to a beginner, besides this forum and the "important web site pages" up in the header?Cheers and merry Christmas,Frank
Buy, flip, repeat. Before you know it, you`ll go through many makes and models, familiarize yourself with trim and hardware, and hear all the different sounds.
Buy, flip, repeat. Before you know it, you`ll go through many makes and models, familiarize yourself with trim and hardware, and hear all the different sounds.
Yeah, the real way to find out about vintage drums is to get your hands on some and dink around with them for a while. Use the information on the internet and this site as a general guide, but use your own ears and experience to shape your own view.
Step one: pick up a set of 60s Ludwigs.
