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Creighton

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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 ago
Advice 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 ago
Record 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 ago
WFL Buddy Rich Be Bop

Wonderful drum! "Gorn to be Wild" B side "Gorn in the USA" next? :-) Creighton

11 years ago
Slingerland and Rogers hardware compatibility

Great kits! Thanks for the pics. Creighton

11 years ago
My 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 ago
Damaged 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 ago
Very Cool MIJs on Ebay Today

Very Nice, What is the finish called "Embryo" or Edward Munch "The Scream" :-) Creighton

11 years ago
What are these worth?

Well if the cat hasn't ****ed on everything in sight. $400+ start :-). Nice drums!! Creighton

11 years ago
Recent 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 ago
My life with a Slingerland Rolling Bomber

Wonderful kit. Thanks for your impressions and insight. Creighton

11 years ago
Vintage 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 ago
14x12 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 ago
Okay, 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 ago
What'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