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Gretsch bass drum T-handle tension rods
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15 years agoGretsch bass drum T-handle tension rods
They were using the new handles in 58; I don't know when they made the switch, but grey paint 6-ply with new handles and no tag is late-50's, early-60...
15 years ago1965 Slingerland Jazz Set
I'm no expert, but here's my quick take. 1. The BD and wingtom (hightom) came together from the factory in 65. The floor tom was added later; and the...
15 years ago60's Gretsch finish question?
Webmaster, FYI, the left link of the 1958 finish page is a broken link, on your finish page http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/gretsch_finishes.html. And...
15 years agoLudwig Double Tom Holder needed
What do you consider a reasonable price?
15 years ago22 inch Ludwig Red Sparkle Bass
Clubdate or no clubdate?
15 years ago60's Gretsch finish question?
Check out this thread on another forum with pics of Salmon and Moonglo that look a lot like your picture: Gretsch Finish Page
15 years agoIdentify this Slingerland kit
I don't know the name of the kit; don't have a catalogue. Late 70's. It's missing a floor tom. Maybe its half of a double bass drum set (and the half...
18 years agoSome Info on some Drums I have
Just to clarify - The hardest drum to find to build a Bonham set is a 26" bass drum. This is an authentic WFL/Ludwig 26 bass drum that looks at least...
18 years agoWhy not a return to the old style wraps?
JR, you seem to know the history of these. I read somewhere that the old unstable wraps are the ones that "catch-a-fire" when heated, and that they st...
18 years agoSlingerland Radio King help- ID, date, and/or value
Radio Kings sell for a lot. Here's a drum that is about the exact same age as yours. It has the same patent pending snare extension gate that attaches...
18 years agoSome Info on some Drums I have
I think you will find a LOT of people are into the bass drum on ebay, as long as you put Ludwig/WFL, 26, virgin, and Bonzo in your description Keep on...
18 years agoLeedy & Ludwig help- ID, dating, model, value?
If you look on the interior across from the vent, there should be four numbers. This is the date that the drums were made. Sometimes this date has bee...
18 years agoPlease help to indentify my Gretsch Snare ...
Round badge with a label puts it 1963-1969. The low serial number means it is probably from 63, maybe 64. The screw-heads holding on the lugs should b...
18 years ago