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18" Bass Drums
Agree- without a riser my beater was too high and 'felt off' to play- a riser (to me) is the best way to go with an 18- allowing for better beater pla...
1 year agoPacking and Shipping Nightmares
A guitarist friend purchased a Premier snare to match the drum set he had in his practice space so I wouldn't have to bring as many additions each tim...
2 years agoBeverly Ride
Thanks for the responses!- and obviously DrumBob- ANY cymbal looking like it had been "burned in a fire' wouldn't be good!....... (so no true answer...
2 years agoBeverly Ride
I found this demo online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7tpzka_jic It is not mine but illustrates one similar. (Mine is much cleaner! ) Th...
2 years agoBeverly Ride
I have a 24" Beverly ride I bought new when I was in high school in the early 70's. I used it till I toured (when I replaced with a 22" Zildjian)- now...
2 years agoHappy Holidays Everyone!
Wicked deadly storms here in the Midwest- many accidents- PLEASE travel safely and if you have a gig prepare in advance- Thanks to those making this a...
2 years agoAnyone here ever polish Wraps with a DA Machine?
DA is 'dual action' buffer- not only does it rotate in a circular pattern but also moves 'side to side' making the buffing action more controlled. The...
2 years agoDo You Use Vintage Hardware for Gigs?
I use a mix of vintage and new / according to the venue-gig... If I need something like a flat -based ride close to the bass- or if I need a big overh...
2 years agoDamaged Bearing Edge--Re-cutting Vintage Ludwigs
I have a set of '68 Ludwigs which were subjected to the same abuse. I have recut the bearing edges with great results. Play them.... Play them- please...
2 years agoBuddy Holly Remembered
I live in Iowa and have taken several trips to the North to visit the ballroom and crash site. It is an eerie place and when you walk the fence line o...
2 years agoBest Clear Coat?
hello- I usually use a detail gun and spray a few coats of automotive clear I get at NAPA (here in the states) I have used Krylon Clear in a pinch bu...
2 years agoRattle / Buzz on Ludwig Club Date Rack Tom Mount
+1 in agreement with Marty- it is probably #3- loose 'something' in bass drum. One loose tiny little washer can sound like a giant mosquito in a bass...
2 years agoWhat makes someone do this?
Having drummed through the 60's I can say we were 'told' taking the head off and spraying the interior would make the bass more 'reflective' and thus...
2 years agoWelcome back...What happened?
Whoever did whatever- you guys are great!!! THANKS-
3 years agoHow have your drum sets evolved over the years?
Times change- as do 'trends'- I could go through the many variations but people have already stated how the 3 or 4 piece went to 8 or 10 (plus) - I we...
3 years ago