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Can anyone tell me more about this kit?
The set, while quite a find, is quite a "hodge-podge" hybrid ensemble, but I'll venture a guess: "4710" is a factory stamp which indicates October, 19...
12 years agoride on .38 Special's "Hold On Loosely"
Budget considerations are often the determinant factors as to which drums and cymbals end up played on recordings. Many studios insist on their own "...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Can you post some 'before' and 'after' photos of some of the hardware you've done with this machine? I'd also like to know how frequently the polish...
12 years agoFavorite vintage snare throwoff?
There are many other manufacturer's models which in my opinion are far more stylish and beautiful, but when it comes to simplicity, efficiency, and re...
12 years agoAnyone recognize this throwoff?
Sincere thanks, coopersvintagedrums, for that information!
12 years agoAnyone recognize this throwoff?
I found this yesterday while reorganizing a large box of stuff buried back in my closet - if I am correct it appears identical to the throwoff mounted...
12 years agoTrixon Hi_hat
The model is 11/270/S Hi-Hat Super from early to mid 1960's.
12 years agoZyn/Premier paper thin crash - good buy?
I always figure that if a cymbal is forty or fifty years old, has been played a lot, and is still in one piece, it is good to go for another century p...
12 years ago30s Beverley Dual Snare drum finished
AMAZING! I'd love to play it!
12 years agoPlease help identify this hardware piece
This looks like some type of cymbal mount or low-boy hi-hat part. Has DUPLEX on the lower part. The top washer is threaded and the felt is attached...
12 years agoR.I.P. Bob Zildjian
While today a revered and renowned cymbalsmith, Robert Zildjian also played an important but lesser known role in the history of drums. As a soldier...
12 years agoCan anyone tell me what i have?
Appears to be the rare Ludwig Super Snare Drum finished in the extraordinarily rare "Stipple Gold". I'll let some other members state the catalogue y...
12 years agoPlease help ID this thing!
I just returned from an old antique shop with a drum case that looks about a hundred years old! Anyway, inside was this unusual looking drum, but aft...
12 years agoSonor Big Beat
They have the same 6-ply beech shells as higher end Sonor kits of the same period, but the lugs are made of 100% plastic. Chrome plated plastic which...
12 years agoCamco Drums
I gigged and recorded with an L.A. Camco kit for 8 years. It was my primary kit during that time; the configuration: 24/13/14/16/18 w/matching 6 1/4...
12 years ago