This is my first post here and I just wanted to say hello. I'm Bob Cianci, drummer and guitarist, author of the book Great Rock Drummers Of The Sixties, and music journalist, with writing credits in Modern Drummer, Classic Drummer, Drumhead, and many others. I play DW drums professionally, but still own my original set of 65' Slingerlands and other vintage stuff. I just bought a 50's Radio King snare that's still on layaway until it's paid off.
I'll chime in when I think I have something to add to the conversation. I have spent a lot of time around around old drums and cymbals in the past, so I look forward to perhaps answering questions some of you might have.