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WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR Worst drum gear purchase blunder Last viewed: 16 hours ago

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A set of these monstrosities in the 80's, holy Hell were they awful!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Nomad drum cases. Hated those things, but I kept the snare case

Posted on 10 years ago
#12
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a 18" A.Zil Rock Crash in early 80's.....>Had to hit with baseball bat to get it to really "open up"

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 10 years ago
#13
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From blairndrums

a 18" A.Zil Rock Crash in early 80's.....>Had to hit with baseball bat to get it to really "open up"

I got a Paragon crash like that w/ a kit last year. Can't figure out how NP gets those things to sound like cymbals. He must play VERY loud! Good thing he has so many fans because it was easy to sell.

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 10 years ago
#14
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Buying a crash cymbal from Montgomery Wards back in the 1960's.

Trash can lid sounded better.

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 10 years ago
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Impact gray line bass drum case.......... someone sat on it and ended up with their feet straight up in the air. And a Zildjian A 16 crash I bought when I was 19. sounded great in the store. But it had this gong like overtone that lasted for a full minute. I finally found someone who liked it. And the Earth Ride. It really was a manhole cover.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
#16
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DW hardware. Specifically, the hat stand, snare stand and drop clutch.

"DW...should be the best I thought."

P.O.S!!!!!!

60's Sonor Teardrops & 70s Premier AMs
Sabian
Vic Firth
Remo/Evans

"unless it's vintage, it's just another wooden tube."
Posted on 10 years ago
#17
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Premier EDP Single Bass Drum Pedal.

What a dog!

(my apologies to the canine world)

Posted on 10 years ago
#18
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Buying a Premier Projector back in 92. 2x24 10 12 13 14 16 18. What was i thinking!?! Should of bought a small beautiful kit, no I was young and in my hair faze and went big. The kit was a total dog, particularly the 14" Tom. Took years to sell it off.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
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Posted on 10 years ago
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I'm gonna have to add the premier 252 bass drum pedal also, I had 4 of them, I love the way it looks and the footboard but the action of the pedal is slow and sluggish.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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