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Please post pics of Barrett Deems in action

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As many of you know, I just acquired a Radio King kit from a man that I have no doubt was a friend of Mr. Deems. To see the kit and read the story, please follow this link: http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=35582.

Naturally, I have developed an interest in Mr. Deems and his work and I would like to see the photos or other interesting tidbits any of you may have. What I would really love, is to substantiate the claim - with harder evidence than what I have - that this kit was, in fact, Mr. Deems' kit.

So, if anyone has interesting pics of Mr. Deems, especially if he is sitting behind a kit that remotely resembles the one I now have, please post it.

I am very grateful for anything any of you can provide.

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
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How 'bout this...

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
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Lynn - Here ya go bud...

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/barrettdeems.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/Barrett_Deems.jpg[/IMG]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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Hi Lynn,

Here is a scan of the pic I have. The top right is washed out on the photo so this is as good as I can get.

I just found out I had to really shrink to photo to post. If you PM me your email address, I'll send you the full scan.

Enjoy,

Dave Z.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From jdz

Hi Lynn,Here is a scan of the pic I have. The top right is washed out on the photo so this is as good as I can get.I just found out I had to really shrink to photo to post. If you PM me your email address, I'll send you the full scan.Enjoy,Dave Z.

Dave cool pic! That sort of looks like a sparkle finish to me? Could it be?

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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On second look I see a consolette rail.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Posts: 304 Threads: 16

I had to look at the 8x10 closely to see it was wmp.

DZ

Posted on 12 years ago
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Not sure if this was covered anywhere yet but there have been a bunch of Barrett Deems kits on Chicago CL for sale. Anyone else notice these?

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Lynn - Do you want me to transfer the photos I posted to this thread? I can also post some links to Barrett Deems You Tube videos for you if you like.John

If wouldn't mind doing so, I'd appreciate it.

From jdz

Hi Lynn,Here is a scan of the pic I have. The top right is washed out on the photo so this is as good as I can get.I just found out I had to really shrink to photo to post. If you PM me your email address, I'll send you the full scan.Enjoy,Dave Z.

Thank you very much, Dave! PM sent.

The kit in your photo is not the one I now have - mine don't have mufflers on the reso side, or a consolette, and I agree that it looks to be WMP - but I like it anyway.

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
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