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Rogers R-380 legs (First Generation/Oval Badge)
Maybe this will be helpful: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/rogers_sets/1982_flyer/1982_rogers_brochure2.jpg (The oval badge Yamaha made Roge...
9 years agoOrphan reunited with family!
And just for kicks, a shot with a Pearl snare in a matching wrap. (Which I believe is not gold sparkle at all, but Sparkling Silver Pearl, according...
9 years agoOrphan reunited with family!
Now reunited with the other pieces of the set: (I guess the original owner was an aspiring JHB!)
9 years agoOrphan reunited with family!
The floor tom given its dignity back:
9 years agoOrphan reunited with family!
Hi everyone! I've been away from the forum for quite a while, but I wanted to share a sorta heartwarming MIJ story. I'm sure no one remembers that m...
9 years agoTama Swingstar - Restoration Project
Excellent thread, thank you! I would love to see pics of how the snare drum is progressing.
9 years agoMy Grandfather's Tempro Drums
Can't see the pics, the site says they are not publically available.
9 years agoDeeply rusted hoops - any ideas?
Thanks for all your suggestions! I will try each of them starting with which ever is cheapest and go from there. Regarding the cost/waste of time as...
11 years agoDeeply rusted hoops - any ideas?
Looking for some anti-rust measures for these guys. Soaking in vinegar worked for part of it, but there are places where the rust is caked to badly t...
11 years agoHow long does it take for Vintage Luan to Cure
From calfskin...
11 years agoStewart Gold Sparkle, Rectangular Badge (new member)
I agree with the above post. Definitely a Pearl made drum. Judging by the badge, I would also date it somewhere around the early-mid 70s, though tha...
11 years agoJapanese Newspaper Found Under Wrap!
Wow! I've never seen this. This is quite an interesting case, as the Japanese drums, love 'em or hate 'em, were always very consistent. If I were y...
11 years agoMIJ Bass drum tom mount help
I would suggest trying to use a snare stand. You can adjust a snare stand in a way that positions it on the inside of the bass drum spur and gets it...
11 years agoTriple Hybrid Snare Drum
Ralf, looks excellent! I'm very impressed that you were able to re-purpose the wrap and hardware so elegantly! How much time do you think it took to...
11 years agostewart drums
From DaddyNowhere...
11 years ago