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50's-60's Gretsch R/B toms/bass drums
for players grade hoops I'd contact (and did cotact) Precision drum co. Very nice and quite reasonable price... They do any width, round or square ed...
12 years agoNewbee, 60's SLINGERLAND
Oh, OK. I think I've seen that- blue wood stain in the middle fading to black on both ends right? Have you sen the 30th purple sparkle fade? I'm not...
12 years agoJasper Keller and the like
Me too! I don't have an Jasper shells (I don't think they did shells for Rogers did they?) but it is still facinating to learn about the "old fashion...
12 years agoCymbal setups
well, don't feel bad. I think drums can be made to sound acceptable no matter what, with head choices these days and plenty of competent shops ready...
12 years agoNewbee, 60's SLINGERLAND
From Roytheboy...
12 years agoNewbee, 60's SLINGERLAND
Hey Roy! No need to apologize for Yamaha 900 boom stands! You can support your entire kit with one! I love 'em! cool history to your kit as well! It...
12 years agoCymbal setups
The best avice is to go to a local store with the cymbal you currently own and like the most to use as a guide, and try out all they have!
12 years agofinished drum room photos
I like the genuine vintage coily-cord headphones there! My Drumgeon is just about done, so I need to get some pictures posted up...
12 years agoWFL Drum Head Opinions
From nearlybrian...
12 years agoWFL Drum Head Opinions
I agree for the sound you want, go with the thinest resonant head you can get, which I think is the Diplomat. There may be a thinner one marketed to t...
12 years agoIm looking at some hats
Typically the lighter cymbal is on top, but I have newer (mid-80's) new beats and I run the heavier cymbal on top. There's no rules! Get a 14" paper...
12 years agoRogers Luxor Snare
From LudwigDrummer91...
12 years agoRogers Luxor Snare
I have a Luxor and it's a great sounding snare. Terrific for that 'big band' ringy rim shot tone! It is only a six-lug snare, and originally had the...
12 years agohelp with drumsticks....
A simple solution I used years ago when I was having a problem with this: Sand the lacquer off the butt end of your sticks. Problem solved. No snot...
12 years agoStands, Stands, Stands... Cleve Craigslist
Is this your stuff? I'm always looking for Yamaha red label stands...
12 years ago