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1960's Leedy Drums
After reading through the Rogers Black Friday Drum Find thread, I wonder if wet sanding with really high grade paper 1000+ would take away the yellowi...
9 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
That Supraphonic doesn't appear to be the aluminum version but rather the earlier chrome over brass. I don't see pitting on the exterior, which was co...
9 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
I'd absolutely keep this wrap, even yellowed it seems to be in great shape and looks killer. I'm not 100% what can be done to " whiten " the wrap, but...
9 years agoVintage Ludwig deal - Need help!
I would say they are mid to late 1960's based on the badge and interiors. Overall they look in good condition and wouldn't need much restoration. Just...
9 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
What would you think is a far price to pay for these? I think the price he is asking is fair, but wouldn't mind a little insight before I commit mysel...
9 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
Some more photos of the drums.
9 years ago1960's Leedy Drums
So the gentleman I bought my 1938 Ludwig & Ludwig kit from reached out to me today. He is parting ways with a 1960's Leedy ( Slingerland made ) kit he...
9 years agoCan anyone ID the vintage of this drum please??
Based on the badge it's from the early 1930's.
9 years agoMystery Snare
Going off the tension rods this is from Europe. I'll have to see if I can figure out a maker.
9 years agopacific snare question
The SX came two ways. One was hammered brass that was a 5x14, the other was straight brass it came in 6x14. True brass shell, not coated. Not a bad dr...
9 years agoOld Drum in Christmas Vacation Movie
I've always wondered about that drum myself. I still have a hard time watching the Masters Of The Universe movie. Not because of how utterly bad it is...
9 years agoA Couple Kits
I find these thread a bit funny since I am trading my 1990's Tama Starclassic Performer Birch for a 1970's Rogers Big R. But I'd hold out for a littl...
9 years ago1958 Slingerland Snare Drum question.
I have a 1958 Student Model in the Blue / Silver Duco finish. Absolutely love that drum. Great snare.
9 years agoMy christmas gift: ARIA International Royal Percussions Snare-Drum 14x6.5
I've noticed on here through other threads that there are a good amount of Japanese drum makers that are greatly unknown. I forget the names at the mo...
9 years agoMy christmas gift: ARIA International Royal Percussions Snare-Drum 14x6.5
That drum does greatly resemble a Tama from the 1980's. I would say your best bet for parts is locate Tama parts. That would have been the King Beat S...
9 years ago