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Slingerland Green Sparkle: Thoughts?
I don't know if they're more valuable, but i believe there aren't many late 50's early 60's out there. I had the only 1958 green sparkle Radio Kings i...
3 years agoOliver Ditson Co. Boston New York
Try www.BostonDrumBuilders.com for information.
4 years agoGene Krupa on Flames
My memory may be a bit off but Louie Bellson played a Gretsch Copper Mist set with Duke Ellington in the early 50s.
7 years agoSaving a painted calfskin - Opinions!
Bonding it to mylar head might work well, and save a good skin head. It might be worthwhile to call Remo tech support for info on which one of their...
9 years agoAwkward tom placement after Slingy rehab
I'd just live with it the way it is. DK
9 years agoNickel Hardware
My recollection is that Slingerlands with nickel hardware cost a little less than with chrome. The nickel was also not supposed to pit like the chrome...
9 years agoBooks by drummers
Here's a few more,"Traps the Drum Wonder, The Life of Buddy Rich," Mel Torme "Rifftide, The Life and Opinions of Papa Joe Jones," as told to Albert Mu...
10 years agosonor beech centennial drum
Thanks for the very helpful response. DaveK
10 years agosonor beech centennial drum
From OddBall...
10 years agoSnare string - how do you route?
Pic 1 gives a slightly better snare sound with Puresound Custom Pro than ribbon imo. Pic 2 doesn't work. DK
11 years ago