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hey guys;

my name is mike, not really new here as i have been lurking for at least a couple of years but finally registered to try and track down some parts for various projects i am working on. (looking for metric heads to fit old premiers in wtb section.)

playing rather poorly on and off for 20+ years, doing repairs for about the last 8, restoration and building from scratch for about 4 or 5. have met a few of you in real life buying, selling and trading around the kitchener / hamilton / london area of ontario, canada and look forward to meeting more of you here.

currently working on '47 radio kings, early '60s olympics, mid '80s canwoods, "orphans" jungle kit.

drop me a line, let's chat.

Posted on 14 years ago
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WOW! it is CHILLY in here!

Posted on 14 years ago
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'sup!?!?!

I am a noobie when it comes to rebuilding kits. Hell- it just seems I am putting together a mongrel Premier kit (consisting of APK, Powerhouse and '80s-90s marching stuff). But I do know that the old stuff is just better. After a bitter disappointment with a cheaper modern kit, I am now on a rampage to find the sound in my head, and I have it!!!!

I have also been on a mad woodshedding phase in my playing. I feel that finding my voice is making me a much more confident player. The old stuff is great, and I have a funny feeling my basement will be full of vintage drum kits.

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 14 years ago
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Howdy !!!!

Sorry to miss your intro a few days ago.....!!!

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Welcome!

Now, get some pix posted so we can see your drums!

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Welcome Mike..I'm fairly new myself but this is a cool place to hang and exchange info.

Steve B

Posted on 14 years ago
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How do!! Sorry also about not welcoming you to this hangout!

Posted on 14 years ago
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WELCOME! Clapping Happy2

I agree! pictures of drum kits are always a plus! weather you think they are presentable or not, nice pics will make us jealous , pics of not so nice kits make us feel better about ours.

I like Drums...
1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 14 years ago
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Hey Mike I'm in your hood(Stratford) Welcome to the form.

"If we can't be free we can at least be cheap" -FZ
Posted on 14 years ago
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hey guys;

thanks for the responses. here are a few pics of the rk snare drum i have been working on. was kind of rough when i picked it up, needed some work on the re rings, everything needed to be disassembled and cleaned, then cleaned again. it was really grimy. not a collector piece by any means but she has the song of a siren and that is what matters.

missing the baseball bat extension, which seems pretty common and 2 tension rods aren't original. have to clean up the bass drum and floor tom and then out the door to make room for other projects.

how does she look?

Posted on 14 years ago
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