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WTB: First Generation Acrolite
Great information all. Thanks! The "first all metal snare drum" text in the ad is funny. Here's an aluminum Duplex from quite a bit before "63". Hope...
11 years agoAdvice on Selling a Kit
I would not sell the Gretsch kit. As time moves on will be hard to find another. Sadly the "60s" Slingerlands are selling for chump change. Buy them...
11 years agoRecord Covers with (vintage) Drums on!
Surprised this one hasn't made the list yet. Sorry for the cut and paste. Have a bunch to add to this thread but got's to get on a plane and no time t...
11 years agoWFL Buddy Rich Be Bop
Wonderful drum! "Gorn to be Wild" B side "Gorn in the USA" next? :-) Creighton
11 years agoSlingerland and Rogers hardware compatibility
Great kits! Thanks for the pics. Creighton
11 years agoMy life with a Slingerland Rolling Bomber
The decal is on eBay for $10.00 I've got an extra in black. PM your addy and it's yours. Creighton
11 years agoDamaged slingerland snare
I'm no expert, but FatherTime is correct this can be saved. I would do the re-ring fix first. Clean and sand the separation best you can. Glue and us...
11 years agoVery Cool MIJs on Ebay Today
Very Nice, What is the finish called "Embryo" or Edward Munch "The Scream" :-) Creighton
11 years agoWhat are these worth?
Well if the cat hasn't ****ed on everything in sight. $400+ start :-). Nice drums!! Creighton
11 years agoRecent finds, trying to restore
Nice, Sorry I can't help with the ID. Badly need a circa 1951 Rogers 12" single flange hoop. What is the best way to get in touch? Thanks! Creighton
11 years agoMy life with a Slingerland Rolling Bomber
Wonderful kit. Thanks for your impressions and insight. Creighton
11 years agoVintage Pearl Export: Real or Fake?
Depends if you want deep toms. Looks like Craft store Krylon Blue Metalflake paint to me. Never can tell until you see them. $150 in parts for sure. H...
11 years ago14x12 slingerland marching snare
Sorry, my fault not clear. No need to use the original snares. Just keep them with the drum for posterity. Creighton
11 years agoOkay, I normally wouldn't do this, but...
Always liked the sign posted at the local music shop. Attempts to play "Stairway to Heaven". Will result in an immediate ban from this establishment...
11 years agoWhat's the difference between a Radio King and my 1961 Super Gene Krupa snare?
Thanks Dan, Have been trying to sort RK or not issues for quite awhile. Typical with the build the drums with whatever, bunch on Slingy's assembly lin...
11 years ago