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Forum: Vintage Drums 02-11-2007, 11:28 AM
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Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 02-11-2007, 06:48 AM
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Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 02-10-2007, 10:01 PM
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Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Snare Drum Gallery 01-28-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Snare Drum Gallery 01-28-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,659
Posted By scovit
Four from an era

Four snares from the 60's and 70's plus one snare at the end from a resurrected drum company
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-28-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By scovit
Re: Matching Fibes Snare Would be great....

Hey thanks TommyP, good story! If you have those pics post'em!!!!
Forum: Memorabilia Gallery 01-28-2007, 09:58 AM
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Views: 3,495
Posted By scovit
Re: Fibes Fanatics!

I had this catalog once upon a time!!! Cooool!
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-27-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By scovit
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.
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-26-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,315
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: For Sale 01-26-2007, 03:52 PM
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Views: 2,783
Posted By scovit
Re: Rogers Dynasonic Snare for Sale - Red Sparkle

I see your drum on eBay. Wonderful looking drum. You should maybe add the serial number to your listing. Everyone else does. Also, be careful of your pricing. There are wood dynos going from...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-26-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-26-2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-25-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums 01-15-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By scovit
Re: Rogers Holiday Model Restoration, Please Help!!

All I can say is you have lots of work to do!

My wife swears that Goo Gone will do the trick without killing the badge. i don't know. If you try this I would try a small test area and see what...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-15-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,340
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Restoring Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,645
Posted By scovit
Re: Restoring Shine on Oyster Wrap

This is what I would recommend. comes from the high-end auto detail trade. It's great! See my pic.

http://www.zainobros.com
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By scovit
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...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By scovit
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?...
Forum: Vintage Drums 01-14-2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,311
Posted By scovit
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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