Forum: Vintage Drums
02-11-2007, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,913
Re: rogers drum kit
Wayne....I agree w/ your chronological perpective and you are right. Many of today's drums will be tomorrow's vintage drums. My statement was made in general as I also agree that there are some...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
02-11-2007, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,913
Re: rogers drum kit
The hardware is irrelevant, although some people like quick and easy setups, even back in the Vintage time, Ludwig Cymbal stands were light pretty sturdy and easy to set up.
The point is the sound...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
02-10-2007, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 0
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Vintage Drums Played
I have attached a YouTube link of my Vintage Set being played by me......Take a listen and a view...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogpnm77qU10
Here are the specs.......Fibes Farmingdale 9 X 13...
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Forum: Snare Drum Gallery
01-28-2007, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,659
Re: Four from an era plus 1 resurrection
The one all the way to the left is a Austin Fibes. That's the "resurrection".
That DynaSonic is "old new" museum condition at least. Then the Cleveland Powertone 60's and the Gene Krupa Radio...
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Forum: Snare Drum Gallery
01-28-2007, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,659
Four from an era
Four snares from the 60's and 70's plus one snare at the end from a resurrected drum company
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-28-2007, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
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Forum: Memorabilia Gallery
01-28-2007, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,495
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-27-2007, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Re: Matching Fibes Snare Would be great....
Thanks. I literally just got this one for the time being. It's in excellent condition but newer than my other drums. I am still on the lookout for the same drum, Farmingdale badge snare.
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-26-2007, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,315
Re: Puresound Zoomatic snare help
I have a early 60's Krupa with the Zoomatic Strainer. Here are my conclusions.
The Zoomatic Strainer system that Slingerland used was and is flawed. Both the PSZ-1420 and the original snares...
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Forum: For Sale
01-26-2007, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,783
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-26-2007, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Re: Matching Fibes Snare Would be great....
Tommy P:
Wow! Couldn't agree more. Billy was the best advertisement for Fibes!!!!! Up to then I was listening to Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, and Joe Morello
The I saw The Mahavishnu Orchestra...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-26-2007, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Re: Matching Fibes Snare Would be great....
Yes, this is one of the few pictures I've seen of the drum with the Farmingdale Badge and EXACTLY what I am looking for.
With it I would have the complete look, and sound. I would have to say...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-25-2007, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Matching Fibes Snare Would be great....
I am posting my vintage Fibes Chrome over Fiberglass set. As you can see the drums are in very excellent condition as I have been the original owner. The stands are Ludwig, the pedals are Rogers...
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Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums
01-15-2007, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-15-2007, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,340
Re: Hoops For Jasper Shells
From what I know Gretsch and Fibes use Jasper shells. Check out the Fibes site....http://www.fibes.com/pdf/rims.pdf.
The fibes warehouse is not accepting orders until 2/23. apparently they are...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Re: Rogers Powertone In Question
Yes, I have seen it. Super nice collection! The envy of people who "know"!!! Your focus and interest is much in the same vein as mine.
I've been playing drums since I was 4 1/2. Saw BR some 20...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Re: Rogers Powertone In Question
Thanks Tommy P for the info.
As far as the sound.....well different strokes for different folks....I've always liked the bright sound of COB PowerTones, but I am sure you'll agree, wood of the...
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Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,645
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Re: Slingerland Radio? Artist?
Thanks for the info. How much are "our best little vintage secrets worth"?
I agree with you with regard to the supraphonics. Big difference between the alloy and COB in look and I believe in...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Slingerland Radio? Artist?
I have attached pictures of this COB Slingerland Snare Drum and have a few questions. Based on the Serial Number 4323, when was it produced? I think the 60's based on your chart. Is this correct?...
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Forum: Vintage Drums
01-14-2007, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Rogers Powertone In Question
I am new to this forum but have a very interesting collection of vintage drums and equipment. With regard to one of my recent Ebay purchases, it's a Rogers Powertone snare drum that looks to be from...
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