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Didn't get the Slingy shells sprayed.
Creighton how did the veneer patch come out for you? I put my 20" tom back together this summer and have been playing it as is ever since. I was going...
11 years agoSonor D-471 Snare Tension Rods
Yes you can cut them down. I always use a Dremel with a cut off wheel. And then dress the edges with a small file to de burr etc......
11 years agowanting to buy a speed king
Nice~! Robyn, John is one of the best you'll ever know! Great guy with a big heart.
11 years agoSprayed some shells today
Good to know John thanks. I've been looking for a early RK shell project and had wondered about the 3 ply's and how they sound next to the maple. Cool...
11 years agoSNARES!! (Ludwig, DW, Slingerland, Pearl)
"Where were you in 52~!?!" LOL it's really 62 but..... John.... you know I thought that snare had SK lugs. Then when you posted your pics I saw the B...
11 years agoSprayed some shells today
Creighton that's a real beauty~! Super nice stuff here guys!! John~! I know you've had a few of these snares over the years......how do the 3 ply ma...
11 years agoCheck out this snare
Cool drum is it wood or brass? Hard to tell. :)
11 years agoSteaming paper tags outta the shell
Those old labels were "gum stock" back then. Which is simply a sheet of bond paper with a dry gum adhesive applied to the back. When you wet the label...
11 years agoSprayed some shells today
John I love that new RK snare drum~! Nice one buddy!
11 years agoAdvice- Trade 3ply Luddie PB to Slingy ยด65?
It sounds like your Ludwigs are in much better condition. Also are not Ludwigs a bit higher priced these day than the Slingerlands? Plus sounds like t...
11 years agoFibes Fivel Drums
Those are really nice! Looks like a fun clean em up project. It's nice when all the parts are there too! Hey that's pretty cool history on them too! G...
11 years agoMystery Drum
Pretty nice deal for $40!! I like it.... cool snare.
11 years agoClassic oldie pics
Gary that pic of you with the shades.... wow.......you look just like one of my best drummer buds back in the 70's! Had to do a double take and he pla...
11 years agoSlingerland experts-Help! BR TDR snare
Wow that's a beauty Dean~! Excellent job I know you had your work cut out for you on these bigtime!! Enjoy!
11 years agoSlingerland Rolling Bomber snare replacement wires
Interesting. You'd think they would have almost the same footprint as the metal versions. Did you try to re adjust the nut inside the shell on the end...
11 years ago