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patrick

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Premier's bearing edge vs american drums

Premier made excellent drums to a high standard. Their shells were typically birch, with beech re-rings. 45 degree bearing edge. A different wood mix,...

2 years ago
What are the tonal differences between Ludwig & Rogers?

It all depends on what sounds and projects you're after. For me the Duco's would be a back up kit, one I'd want to use for dirtier grooves. Then betwe...

2 years ago
This is the Display Your Rewrapped Vintage Drums Thread

This was originally a 1974 pawn shop buy of mismatched 65-66 era Keystone badge Ludwigs. Orphans. 20" White Marine P kick; 13" Blue Oyster P tom. I su...

2 years ago
Best Head for Brushes?

Hi Brian I'm here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, not that far from you. I bought two sets of kangaroo skin heads; one set to fit a pre-international John Gr...

3 years ago
3 stipelgold snare drums from different mothers (companies)

Those are beautiful drums. My salute to you Mike for your work on drum history.

3 years ago
Best Head for Brushes?

I've used a ton of different heads for brushes. The Ambassador, once you smooth it out -- live through the scratch -- has always been my go to. That's...

3 years ago
Eugene Geisler/ Slingerland snare drum: replica tension screw parts

Really well done. Nice narrative of what and why you did what you did.

3 years ago
For Sale: Ludwig Acrolite w' Imperial Lugs

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I might add another serial number. My Blacro with Imperial Lugs is #6252753. Some small distance from the...

4 years ago
LINSMAN Snare

Sweet looking drum.

4 years ago
Gretsch RB pawn shop find

I actually said "oooph". Beautiful drums.

4 years ago
Charlie Watts---Trixon drums??

Hard to figure. You can see all sorts of pics of British drummers on Trixon, bandmates playing through Orange amps etc, from European performances whe...

4 years ago
ASBA Caroline Pedals

I have both a Capelle bd pedal and a Caroline. The Caroline is on my practice set in the basement. I love it, it feels like I've slipped on some mocca...

4 years ago
Is Anyone Still Using This Forum?

Yes, I am still using this forum. I appreciate it a lot. Two or three times a week I will check in. I have learned a lot from this forum. Just this p...

5 years ago
Why Play Vintage?

I was mostly broke, and bought older drums because I could afford them.

5 years ago
Ringo or Pete Best ??

Pretty sure they built their version around Eddie Fountaine's original: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEtvO1S-drU"]Eddie Fontaine-Nothin'...

6 years ago