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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 agoWhat 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 agoThis 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 agoBest 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 ago3 stipelgold snare drums from different mothers (companies)
Those are beautiful drums. My salute to you Mike for your work on drum history.
3 years agoBest 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 agoEugene Geisler/ Slingerland snare drum: replica tension screw parts
Really well done. Nice narrative of what and why you did what you did.
3 years agoFor 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 agoLINSMAN Snare
Sweet looking drum.
4 years agoGretsch RB pawn shop find
I actually said "oooph". Beautiful drums.
4 years agoCharlie 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 agoASBA 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 agoIs 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 agoWhy Play Vintage?
I was mostly broke, and bought older drums because I could afford them.
5 years agoRingo 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