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Pearl crystal Beat take 2
Andrew that looks GREAT. Novus 2 is the way to go for sure!! Nice job.
11 years agoMy new Ludwig Vistalites
From Purdie Shuffle...
11 years agoPutting snare beds in a brass shell
It could be red brass which has about 85% copper content if I remember correctly. The yellow brass has less like 60-65% or so. Each has zinc as well f...
11 years agoPutting snare beds in a brass shell
From tnsquint...
11 years agoAbsolutly historic circus drum find!!!
Congrats Bill. What a cool snare! After you last post about Red I only found 1 pic but it does appear to be your drum. Would love to hear more about i...
11 years agoAnybody ever see one like this?
From Ron_M...
11 years agoPutting snare beds in a brass shell
I think some had crimped beds? I have a 70's Sound King and it has no beds in the shell.
11 years agoLudwig consolette part plus
Can you post a pic of the broken bolt? I think these just use a ribbed eye bolt inside the capture the L mount. Is the bolt stripped or actually broke...
11 years agoPearl crystal Beat take 2
A old trick I use on scratched and clouded/hazed acrylic/plexiglass is too wipe some oil on it. The downfall is it isn't a permanent fix. Many of the...
11 years agoAnybody ever see one like this?
That was a custom badge made for jazz drummer Slim Gerland. :)
11 years agoRed Floyd circus drummer
Bill you can contact the Barnum Museum. It's in Bridgeport CT very close to me. They might have some info for you. Or point you in the right direction...
11 years agoWhat`s the best temp/location to store vintage drums to avoid wrap splits
From mchair303...
11 years agoBlaemire Concert Tom Floats
.....Pooder Pool LOL. Laughing H Well........I gots to ask.......why are the shells soaking in the pool? Hot day and they wanted to take a dip? ;) I...
11 years agoSeeking advice on Marcher to J-Fest conversion
From vintagemore2000...
11 years agoSuggestions please...
Are the adjustment screws backing out? I know some strainers use a rubber bumper stop to help hold the adjustment screw. On the strainer with the expo...
11 years ago