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ebay alert - bought out a vintage music store (now selling)
Quote from the seller (not me): I recentlly purchased an entire back room of a vintage instrument store that had been in bus...
13 years agoWTB: 3-Octave Vibraphone, Massachusetts
Good news on your purchase. That sounds like a fair price. I agree that not all Jenco were poor instruments. Those cut-outs may be original. I've...
13 years agoWrap Connection
Thanks- I sorta like their vintage-look strainer. [IMG]http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/drumsandsome/catalog/3%20POINT%20ACTION.jpg[/IMG]
13 years agoWhat heads for my 20" inch Gretsch bass?
I've just started to tinker with the round badge set I picked up earlier in the year. Currently, the BD has old heads marked Ludwig. They are very t...
13 years agoTalk to me about toms on a snare stand
Very cool set-up. Love the black/gold duco. jim
13 years agoQ regarding Vibra and Zenjian (hats)
These 13s were included with a 50s era Gretsch set I picked up earlier in the year. I have not played them yet, because the holes are slightly less t...
13 years agoDid someone perhaps paint lacquer over the silver sealer on these Gretsch
It's most likely impossible to tell from the picture, but the silver sealer on these Gretsch drums appears to have been covered with some sort of lacq...
13 years agoWanted: One Gretsch Floor tom bracket wing nut
Lemme know if you have one of these you'd like to sell. This is the older style (50s?). The FT does not have a label. Thanks jim
13 years agoTalk to me about toms on a snare stand
I've never put a rack tom on a snare stand, but I'm thinking about giving it a try. Couple of Qs: Does the tom resonate more? Less? Same? What st...
13 years agoLudwig Chrome Over Vistalite Racks And Floor!
Almost weekly, I see something on this site I never knew existed before. Today it's this. Very cool. jim
13 years agoI caught the vintage drum fever
Welcome Glad you have joined the fun. It is a bit addicting and you'll find plenty of support around here. jim
13 years ago1965 Blue Oyster Club Date Combo ZOMBIE DRUMS!
the wrap is made of some sort of super space age material I discovered recently that Gretsch wrap was tested on the...
13 years agoPossible to find part of a Radio King strainer?
Sorry for the double post and thanks for the replies. I'm attempting to buy a drum that will need these parts. jim
13 years agoPossible to find this part of a Radio King Strainer?
I think I posted this twice - thanks (x2) I'm attempting to buy an old RC that's missing the upper arm and thumb screw. jim
13 years agoPossible to find part of a Radio King strainer?
What's the likelihood of ever finding the top lever/arm and knob for a Radio King Strainer? Also, did all of them have printing stamped on them? Any...
13 years ago