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Radioking Year?
Some years ago this was given to me from a now Ex's father. He had it as a backup years ago and never liked the sound. The again the original handle w...
9 years agoGretsch Snare Info
The strainer still works great actually. Hasn't given me any grief at all. As far as the internal tone control the holes are all still original from w...
9 years agoGretsch Snare Info
Picked this bad boy up for $100 a couple summers ago. Guy said it was a Renown, but I'm not 100%. The inside doesn't have the grey finish or the stick...
9 years agoSomeone hit a serious Jackpot last night…
Did say 5 piece on the drums and lists 4. But if you notice there is an extra few periods where it looks as something was there and removed. Either wa...
9 years agoAmati Snare Strainer
What's interesting is that the newer strainer I want to use is very similar to what they used. But I've installed them before and they've always worke...
9 years agoAmati Snare Strainer
Thanks George! Yea the style I'm looking at very closely resembles the old strainer. So I think I'll go with that, and if need be make snare beds. Tho...
9 years agoLido drums, question....
Give him a few months. At that price they won't sell. If in a month you still see them, shoot him an offer and see if he still holds firm.
9 years agoAmati Snare Strainer
So I'm looking to pick up a 60's Blue Sparkle Amati snare. The original strainer is long gone and the holes were plugged. I doubt I'll be able to find...
9 years ago12" or 13" Ludwig B/O badge concert tom
Have a kit I'm looking to complete. Have a 22" and 15" & 16" concert toms. Looking for either a 12" or 13" to complete the set. Color doesn't matter a...
9 years agoSomeone hit a serious Jackpot last night…
About two months ago I came across an entire basement full of drums. Guy wanted $300 and I could see in the photos at least 6 complete speed kings,com...
9 years agoHOLY GRAIL SCORE - incredible
Unfortunately still way beyond my range. Alas, the car needs that money before the drum collection....And with 34 snares, I SHOULD be ok " keyword - s...
9 years agoHOLY GRAIL SCORE - incredible
I just found the Craiglist ad. OH my if I had the $$$ oh my. That's truly all I can say is Oh My!
9 years agoBolero (Stainless Steel Drums) ..?
I'm wondering if this was a kit made in someone's shop. Seems strange to me any MIJ company would have had access to SS shells and Ludwig Hardware. Fo...
9 years agoSnare ID help
That finish is amazing. Looks European from the lugs. Personally never seen anything like it. Looks pretty old though, I'd venture to say 30's from th...
9 years agoLooking for input on a 10 lug snare I.D.
Looks like it might be a rare MIJ snare in my honest opinion. You don't come across many that have an adjustable strainer. But after research I found...
9 years ago