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Hello to me

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Hi... sorry if this is the wrong thread, but I couldn't find the "Introduction" thread, and I would like to introduce myself to this forum.

Actually, I have been a fan of the vintage drum forum for a number of years and I just got around to joining. My name is Mike and I have been playing drums since 1977. My main kit is a '83 Tama Superstar that I have had since Christmas of 1983 and to which I have added a few drums here and there over the years. I am also in the process of rebuilding a white Rogers "Big R" kit that I have had for about a year now. I'm a huge vintage drum fan and especially like vintage Japanese kits.

Most memorable drumming related moment: Buddy Rich once told me, "Outta my way, kid." (I was standing in front of the stage exit). Yup. That's my drum-related highlight. Falling Do

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Mike great to have you with us. join in we are all here to learn and to do the drum geek thing.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Welcome to VDF!

Funny Buddy story! I guess you and "the musicians on Buddy's tour bus" have something in common! LOL

Post some shots of your drums when you get a chance.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Welcome Bro! good to have you with us. I'm sure you've noticed that this is a great place to get vintage drum info, but it's also a good source for rebuilding, refinishing, cymbals, drumming, and many other drum related topics.

Happy Drumming!

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Pleased to meet you! We're just down the road from you, east of Fresno, in Clovis.

Great BR tale!

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
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See now I wouldn`t have got out the way....I would have drew my sticks and said....Lewis sent me, now put up or shut up !i

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 12 years ago
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Mike,

Welcome to the forum!!

Although I've worked on and sold all kinds, 70s Pearl is my favorite!

Bill

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 12 years ago
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Nice to have you with us, Mike. When you learn how to post photos here, let's see the Rogers kit. And nice encounter with Buddy... that was probably the LEAST rude statement he made to anyone that day.

Mike C.

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
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