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When does it become a "players" drum?
Some drums are so "perfect" and rare that to take them out to grimy dingy bars or sweaty hot concert stages would border on 'criminal'. These I would...
11 years agoWTB: Wing Screw for '72 Premier Floor Tom Bracket
You've chosen well. Always a good idea to go to a source of expertise in the manufacturer's home country. All the best!
11 years agoBuddy story
I can only quote forum member mcdrummer, who so eloquently stated the following: "...ha! I don't feel so bad now."...
11 years agoBuddy story
Buddy was right. He gave a mediocre sideman the opportunity of a lifetime: To spend the remainder of his life free on the road earning his sole live...
11 years agoWTB: Wing Screw for '72 Premier Floor Tom Bracket
Greetings - Buckie_B here! I believe I have a 70's Premier bass drum tom mount casting stashed away with that exact wingscrew in it. I'll look in the...
11 years agoWm F Ludwig bass drum question
You might also look inside the drums and see if there is a date stamped in ink or written with chalk across the mahogany inner shell surface. The ext...
12 years agoDouble drumming
The term "double drumming" defines an early 20th Century technique frequently used by drummers. The technique is still seen today used by many great...
12 years agoI tried to help somebody get a better deal.
A wise man doesn't need advice, and a fool doesn't heed advice! :(
12 years agojunior drum question
Very familiar with them. They're extremely lightweight and sound decent. The pre-tuned heads sound and play good. The only issue I can think of mig...
12 years agoPaiste Formula 602 Flat Ride Cymbal
1980's vintage. Played many gigs. Well cared for but never cleaned. Medium weight. 18" diameter. Lots of stick marks and a few minor surface scra...
12 years agorepairing sluggish speed king HI-HAT
From your description I would suspect that the spring is worn out and needs to be replaced. I would include a spring replacement along with the disas...
12 years agoanybody see Blodwyn Pig?
I saw them.
12 years agoPremier "New Era" gear...
Re: a certain time period? The period between World War I and the start of World War II is often referred to in British drama and literature as "t...
12 years agoWhich drums are these? (pictures)
My guess is "St. George" brand Made in Japan. Many of them had a Euro appearance because they knocked off so many features of kits such as Premier and...
12 years agoGretsch - Pratt bass drum muffler
$50.00 + shipping Item is in good condition. Exact vintage uncertain. Just a hint of rub on the front surface of the chrome knob. The mounting hard...
12 years ago