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1970’s Fibes in Powder Blue
Quick Update: I have been battling with tuning and tone on the 13" Tom ever since I got the kit. After re-cutting the bearing edges (twice) and still...
6 years agoInteresting stuff for sale in NZ
Shipping probably prohibitive for those outside NZ(or inside come to think of it) but i thought I'd post the links if any one is looking for either of...
10 years agoRant: "Upgrading" Vintage Drums
Does putting Pearl Iso Feet on my Fibes floor tom qualify....? It didn't have any rubbers on the legs when I got the kit and it suffered accordingly.
11 years ago1970’s Fibes in Powder Blue
Thanks guys. The "wrap" is actually self adhesive vinyl designed for the car enthusiast market. It conforms around curves etc. Anyway my budget got bl...
11 years ago1970’s Fibes in Powder Blue
Thanks, didn't notice a big difference really. But makes micing easier. Probably more noticeable in front of the kit.
11 years ago1970’s Fibes in Powder Blue
My Fibes kit I bought and tidied up last year: 24 x 14" 13 x 9" 16 x16" 14 x 5" (snare not pictured) Originally these were brushed copper but half t...
11 years agoYamaha Midnight Surf?
I'm tempted by those too - except I'm in Nelson and shipping will be a couple of hundred bucks... The seller seems a bit difficult though? Can't be b...
11 years agoRestored Tiger Eye Pearl
I know! The great thing here is people can be totally clueless as to the vintage value of these kits. There seem to be a few here. A pre international...
11 years agoRestored Tiger Eye Pearl
For sale here in NZ at the moment... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=698487955 Nice old blue oyster finish Pearl http://www.trademe...
11 years agoWanted: Fibes Black Fivel Drums
True indeed! I figure the rest of the kit is probably out there somewhere in NZ. We're small, so I probably own at least 25% of the Fibes drums in the...
11 years agoWanted: Fibes Black Fivel Drums
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eZEh6aYDWSQ/Uv0_6NvZB1I/AAAAAAAABeE/IhTRzQ11Kpo/w830-h623-no/2014+-+1 Heres the 12x8" Tom I'm looking to match.
11 years agoWanted: Fibes Black Fivel Drums
Hi all. Looking for a Fibes floor tom and kickdrum in black fivel finish. I bought a 12" and 13" last year and hoping to eventually get a complete se...
11 years agoFibes in Arkansas
Sweet deal! If you're keeping the snare, maybe check the glue that attaches the wrap to the shell (I'm assuming fibreglass?). If there is rust and it...
11 years agoVintage Arai Stencil Drums in NZ
Thinking about getting these: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=647724830 $50nz seems hard to beat?
11 years agoPearl crystal Beat take 2
Classic! I was tempted by this kit, was on trademe a few months ago?
11 years ago