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21" Old K Constantinoples
There haven't been many posts lately for old K's so I thought I would chime in with a picture or two. Here are a pair of 21" (20.75") K's we use in t...
15 years agoGretsch Microsensitive Strainer
Johnnistix, Thanks for the info. What works best for the drums is the single nut attachment point. So I'm afraid the MIJ wouldn't work. For this p...
15 years agoGretsch Microsensitive Strainer
So I know there's a ton of fuss over the MS Strainer. High prices for replacements, accusations of inflated prices, too few around, etc. I'm interes...
15 years agoPlease identify
I love that 1966 premier catalog cover. Can you imagine being in middle school and picking out which instrument you want to play? Then seeing some...
15 years agoHoops for Calf Heads
MCJNC, You can get single flange hoops at drumfactory direct. They also sell claw hooks that work great. Unfortunately, the hoops only come in chro...
15 years agoOld Zildjian K I think??
I'd bet $220 that it's NOT an old K. It looks like a section of a Pasha stamp. A K would be stamped the other way around, with the bow of the cres...
15 years agoHelp with this cymbal please.
Old K Constantinople. Last stamp they made before "Istanbul" became part of the stamp. Probably late 20s. Looks to be in good shape. On ebay it wo...
15 years agoMarching K and Paiste 602 ride
Gilnar, Send me a close up of the stamp and the hole and I'll make an offer. Thanks
15 years agoThe funniest thing I have seen in awhile!
Two words: Rock . . . . OUT!
15 years agoI HATE bid Sniping!
I hate bid sniping as well, but I'll certainly admit that I've done it as well. I feel like I'm at an AA meeting or something. "Hello my name is J...
15 years agoHoly Dyna, Batman, are they for real?
I think someone should email the seller this thread. Maybe they'll realize why no one is bidding on their item.
15 years agoNow I know this guy is nutz!
"By Jove! That's a ripping bass drum you've got, old boy! Another martini?" . . . . I asked as I took off my monacle and cape! Hilarious! That re...
15 years agoSlingerland drums with actual carboard shells
Can you post some pictures? I know during WWII Deagan started using cardboard resonators on their mallet instruments. (http://www.wadeculbreath.com/...
15 years ago20s Ludwig Black Beauty for sale.
I wouldn't hold your breath for $3000. I'm not trying to sound glib, but I was recently surprised how many of these drums are easily available on eba...
15 years ago1920's Barry Bass Drum Nickel Wingnuts
I'm restoring a Barry Collapsible Bass Drum here, but have come up against a snag. One of the wingnuts has been stripped pretty badly. The hole is 1...
15 years ago