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experts in 'really vintage' japanese drums?
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3 years agoLooking for that snare you can't find? Might be able to help.
Aussie can have the 6-1/2". I just want a 5".
3 years agoLooking for that snare you can't find? Might be able to help.
Okay. Please PM me with some info. Thank you!
3 years ago1978 Ludwig Super-Sensitive available
I always wanted one of these, and it is a great sounding drum. Looks good too- I made one out of two. Snare wires are aftermarket, but they are in de...
3 years agoEarly DW-5000 bass pedal
It works; anything "wrong" mechanically has been corrected. I just bought a NOS Yamaha FP-901, to add to the used one I already had, and I have more p...
3 years ago(mostly) Yamaha hardware bits for sale
As some of you know, historically I would bring my unused hardware bits to the CT Drum show each year. Well, that's not happening anymore it seems, s...
3 years agoLooking for nickel-plated claw hooks
Hey Rob. I just saw some in the for sale section. A bunch are Nickel and there were two outliers that are chrome. I don't have any unfortunately.
3 years agoLooking for that snare you can't find? Might be able to help.
I wouldn't mind a decent condition Supraphonic to play. "museum quality" is not needed; as long as the chrome is not coming off in sheets I'm OK with...
3 years agoYamaha D-xx bass drum claws
Hey guys. As you may remember, I restored an early D-20 kit a few years back. During that process, I "updated" it slightly, by making new bass hoops...
3 years agoWhere is everyone?
You've got a few kits there! Nicely displayed too- the clean white walls really showcase the groovy colors of the older drums.
3 years ago1965 Modern Solo Restoration Update
Great work so far! I never tried burning off the wrap, but obviously it works well! One comment: The tone controls as shown in the catalogue picture...
3 years agoexperts in 'really vintage' japanese drums?
Looks like a D-20 kit. Same badge and lugs as mine. They are really nice sounding drums! And, I agree, they were certainly targeting Gretsch at that...
3 years agoexperts in 'really vintage' japanese drums?
That’s the first time I’ve seen that bass head logo too! I’ve seen reproductions but never any legit photos of originals until now....
3 years agoexperts in 'really vintage' japanese drums?
I’m looking forward to seeing those pictures!
3 years agoexperts in 'really vintage' japanese drums?
Although that may be true, Yamaha themselves site 1967 as the first year of them offering drums. Evidenced by the release dates of their anniversary k...
3 years ago