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Kit i.d. Help
Kenwood nailed it, as usual.....high respects. Hoshino - pros and cons. Build quality can be higher. Design can be attractive. Parts are much harder...
7 years agoOverall MIJ Prices. Your thoughts?
From human71...
7 years agoOverall MIJ Prices. Your thoughts?
At some point the attics and basements become empty. Only so many of those out there in that circumstance. The MIJs I have are ones I plan to keep f...
7 years ago1970s Star snare drum
I have the same snare with a different strainer. I also have parts for that strainer - which all research points to Star all the way. Good sounding s...
7 years ago1968 Pearl Super-Deluxe?? (w/ pics)
It is my general understanding that both Star and Pearl made the transition to thick shells/no rerings some time in the 1967-68 window. So, this makes...
7 years agoJapanese Star 1963-65 need help!
I recommend an Aquarian SKI for the BD batter and any reso that has a built-in ring on the inside,...and a port hole.
7 years agoCoronet snare
Mikey is a bit off on the dating. Those lugs indicate 72-74. I had a snare from that era. Recut the edges to 45s and it sounded great after that.
7 years agoGuy Asking $975 For Tempro Set: Is He On Drugs?
I think this played out right. What happened was pretty much what we should all expect: No, the MIJ kits will not become as valuable as American. Y...
7 years agoWTB - Slingerland Shelbyville drums
and...... (now a message that is long enough......!) PM sent.
8 years agoOldest Pearl drums I have seen
I have a snare stand like that - came with my near mint Rogers R-380 in the case. Now, this does not make much sense....but just reporting. Pearl sta...
8 years agoWhat is this snare drum?
I have seen a Crown just like that - with that snare system. IIRC Hoshino made Crown, not Pearl.
8 years agoAnother version of amir cymbal
I heard that they spent alot of money developing the Amirs and they also were pretty costly to make once that decided to stick with their last prototy...
8 years ago$10 Pearl Kit. Identification Please
I would think by that time - most BDs were the seemingly "standard" 22in. So, this little 20 is a great find! Looks to be in great condition. True up...
8 years agoHey gretsch guys--this any good ?
The Tama deal is a far better deal. Those are quite sought-after....and the quality of build and sound is top-notch. They will only go up in value as...
8 years agoNew Score! Roxy??
The only bummer is the missing floor tom (unless the tom & snare heads are undersized as well requiring specialized heads). As for me.....European dr...
8 years ago