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Sonor Teardrop T-Rods
The gauge of the tension rods in question measure 1/4-20". The easiest way to find them is to watch eBay auctions under vintage Sonor. There are some...
10 years agoWHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR Worst drum gear purchase blunder
Premier EDP Single Bass Drum Pedal. What a dog! (my apologies to the canine world)
10 years agoThe Puppet Show - The Beatles Song
The talent level of these ladies is nothing short of astounding! Bilbao, where the videos are filmed, is in the Basque region of Spain.
10 years agoWhat causes re-ring separation
Wood has a memory. Whether newly cut, or old vintage, it always will seek to return to its original shape, and will also react to any and all change...
10 years agoWhich would you rather play?
Ludwig 1967. Great year for wood. Never played a better sounding kit. Not to mention that vintage Ludwig drums are made to last, are the least prob...
10 years agoEuropean in need of help
Senior Member K.O.'s answer is correct.
10 years agoever seen one of these?
Nothing original there - Yamaha merely copied the Meazzi Hollywood President tympani floor tom manufactured in Milan, Italy way back in the 1960's....
10 years agoNeed help finding out the age of these premiers
Early to mid-1960's Premiers
10 years agoHelp with some part ID's, cymbal holders.
The first two photos left side appear to be a Walberg & Auge made cymbal tilter top; also found on WFL cymbal stands and others. As for the two items...
10 years agohelp with removing baseball bat muffler
I've encountered this problem frequently, and here's a sure-fire solution: First, go to a hardware store, purchase a 10-32" hex or round die and hold...
10 years agoTama guys – how do you feel about late 70's Imperialstars?
Forgive my being the opinionated "stick in the mud" regarding the late 70's Tama Imperialstars, but since you asked ... I always thought the drums sou...
10 years agoLudwig 22x12 new yorker bass drum
I used to play a Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 12" x 22" which sounded fantastic! Heavy "thump", rich tone, easy to play and transport. What's not to li...
10 years agoCool MIJ snare - any guesses who made it?
I've had several of these drums over the years. They're one of the "stencil" badge MIJ snares, though which one of the hundred or so brand names I don...
10 years agoSlingerland Tension rods
There are in fact 1/4-28" thread parts on the older Radio King era Slingerland castings. Those I've encountered were on hoop clamps used for tom moun...
10 years agoWhat's the deal with 60s Star lug mounting screws? Mystery Size?
Forum member Tris66 is correct in his answers. I seem to recall that most of the Star teardrop lugs I've worked with used 5mm. x .9mm screw thread siz...
10 years ago