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Swingstar snare
Wow thats an old snare. Judging by the name it was more than likely made by Star before they were even known as Tama.Though I was never aware Swingsta...
18 years agoSonor/Olympic/something else?
Well the one thing I can guarntee about sonor is no american basic drum key will fit the tension rods. They have always used a different size and stil...
19 years agoLudwig Rail Consolette and Cymbal Holder Layout???
I'm posting a few photos of my Kent bass drum.The placement is pretty much the same as on my ludwig bass drum ( a 69' ) The pictures arn't exactly up...
19 years agoCan you identify this drum?
O-Lugs is definatly on the mark with this being a 60's stencil snare.Name wise...pick one from the list,lol.And there is a good list of 50+ names that...
19 years agoUnknown drumset
I can't tell from those photos.While the lugs are Camco / DW it appears that the bass drum has new spurs and new wooden hoops.If you can...please take...
19 years agoHelp ID my Yamaha drum set please
That is a beautiful looking set and $300 wasn't a bad price at all.The 60's Yamaha kits are rare in this country as Yamaha never directly had a US mar...
19 years agoJapanese drums.
Stencil kits in the 60's were made by either Tama Or Pearl. And the list of all the names does include Stewart and Crown amongst numerous others ( the...
19 years agoIs this a supraphonic?
From the pictures you posted it does look to be a Supraphonic. It has 10 lugs,as well as the typical looking shell of a Supraphonic.
19 years agoDrums From Yesterday...Today??
Thanks for the input guys. And webmaster your right the market is flooded with numerous companies.But with things like a rail mount I could easily mak...
19 years agoDrums From Yesterday...Today??
A recent post about a Frank Wolf snare got me thinking. Well I should say it progressed my thinking.For the past year I have contemplated starting up...
19 years agoPlease Can You Help Me To Identify My Dads Old Snare
If you could post a few photos that may help out a little bit. From what I found on this website was this ( http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/frank_wo...
19 years agohow to identify a re-wrap?
For me whats always been a good tell is the Grommet on the drums ( the little metal piece thats generally placed through a badge ). Many companies had...
19 years agoapollo chrome over brass snare
That drum is pretty much identical to my 70's - 80's Imperialstar snare. Sma strainer mechanism and all ( though I believe mine is chrome over steel )...
19 years agoUS Mercury???? Slingerland???
I am a U.S.Mercury freak,lol The first set I ever got 8 -9 years ago was a U.S.Mercury. I have since added andother snare from them to my collection....
19 years agoEndorser Stick
I think i'm gonna say Vater and Buddy Rich ( or was ir Gene Krupa? )...I do believe its Vater though. Whats my score??
19 years ago