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vintage Ludwig flatbase stands again
Yes. Correct.
9 years agoRogers tilter
The ball and socket is comprised of three separate parts: - the lower shell casting for the socket - the actual ball /cymbal rod section, and - the up...
9 years agoPre-serial 602 Paiste 22" Medium
I have a 20" Pre-serial Paiste 602 medium ride that looks almost brand new which I never play. If anyone's interested PM me for pics and details.
9 years agoGive me on good reason why Roger's Big R drums are not valuable?
Markets are fickle! Cases in point: Approximately 20 years ago I was buying and selling more than a few Rogers Holiday drumkits - various models, as w...
9 years agoL-arm rod with 5/8 downtube for Luddy Standard?
If you alter the configuration you will automatically reduce the value and resale value of your kit. Start searching for the missing needed piece(s)....
9 years agoHal Blaine???
The 2008 film release "The Wrecking Crew" features a segment of Hal Blaine playing a solo on his kit while working in Vegas with Nancy Sinatra. Not s...
9 years agoSales
Don't believe everything you read. Things aren't always as them seem.
9 years ago1920's Ludwig Snare
Appears to me as a walnut shell. Excellent drum!
9 years agoDixie Drums
There indeed was a vintage line of drums named DIXIE many years ago. I'm certain some members here can further elaborate on them. However, the drum...
9 years agoRestore or not restore
Such an instrument deserves at the least a restoration to playable condition. You can always sell it, but you can't always find such drums easily, an...
9 years agoPremire Drum Company ?
I own two vintage British Premier kits: One 'on the cusp' late 60's all birch shell construction with pre-international 12"/16", international 22"/14...
9 years agoWeird snare hardware on MIJ...at least I am pretty sure it's MIJ
A close inspection of the photos reveals the following: -There is an internal reinforcement ring (a quite large one - possibly a retrofit installed b...
9 years agoOld Snare Identification Help
I believe your snare drum is a Wilson Bros. circa 1918- early 1920's manufactured in Chicago, IL. This is based on my owning an identical drum with a...
9 years agoCadeson Aluminum Snare Drum
Cadeson was one of the earliest high end Chinese export brands marketed to the West. Reviews were generally good. That particular drum in the photo...
10 years agoSlingerland Set O-Matic tension screws?
re: "any Slingerland enthusiasts know what the thread size is for these tension screws?" I believe they are 1/4-20". Many of them I've seen have tw...
10 years ago