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Picked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
Vinegar bath-- that's all it took to bring life back to these rusty parts. I recall reading a post or two about vinegar a few months ago. Can't rec...
14 years agoPicked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
It's 50 years old.......it SHOULD have some wrinkles by now! Now that's funny! I'll post more pictures in a few d...
14 years agoPicked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
Does your drum have a keyholder? Nope - no keyholder. Thanks for the old style bracket tip. The early vintage...
14 years agoPicked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
Both pads are there, but not shown in the picture. I was thinking that the aluminum L bracket was wrong. Now that I know the part number, I do see s...
14 years ago80's Yamaha Transformation
Getting closer to that transformation!
14 years ago80's Yamaha Transformation
Little update. After spending something like 10 hours sanding these drums to bare wood, the stain would not take. This may have been caused by the b...
14 years agoRefinishing Ludwig Bass Drum, Was Originally Wrapped
Just thought I'd throw my 2c in regarding staining this drum. I recently stripped an 80's Yamaha set, which was originally lacquered. See the pictur...
14 years agoPicked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
Snare side head and more wrap pictures.
14 years agoPicked up a Round Badge snare - couple of Qs
Just picked this up based on several exterior-only photos. The wrap has split in 3 spots and is also curling up at the seam. The glue has deteriorat...
14 years agoDisplay Case for Snares
Ahhh Ikea is just down the road from me. Must take a look. Thanks for the tip.
14 years agowhy do we collect snares
My wife asks me this same question every time a large package arrives. I have yet to give her an answer.
14 years agoAnother M.I.J. badge that's new to me
Here's another. This White Eagle is not on the vintage drum guide mij site. http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SNARE-DRUM-MOZART-WHITE-EAGLE-NORFOLK-V-JA...
14 years agoAnother M.I.J. badge that's new to me
Wondering- how many snares would you own if your collection included one from each MIJ maker? jim
14 years agoNew user introduction and questions
Welcome - some great gear you have there. I'd love to get my hands on a set of those Deagan bells. Welcome
14 years agoLudwig snare kit
What badge does it have? Looks like a 90s Ludwig piccolo- Shell 3x13. I see these sell in the range of $75 to $150. Check ebay completed listings,...
14 years ago