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jmcohen

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Are They Vintage?

The first order of business (after removing all of the hardware again), was to check the top bearing edge, and the bottom edge that would also become...

3 years ago
Are They Vintage?

Very well, brothers. I acquired this set of 1982 Yamaha YD9000 (Precursor to the Recording Customs) drums about 1 month ago. I paid $900 for them, w...

3 years ago
Are They Vintage?

I know this topic has been discussed on this forum, but since it didn’t directly affect me before I didn’t really pay a lot of attention. I recently...

3 years ago
New Movie In The Works

Brian, I am certain that, through the magic of Hollywood, you would be perfect! If only they were filming in the Great White North! Josh

3 years ago
After 29 years, reacquired my Duplex Spirit of St. Louis set!

I once had a clutch similar to that, but the top nut was a wing nut. The top of the shaft is probably split into two or four ears that tighten around...

3 years ago
Anyone Playing Out/Doing Any Live Work?

EDIT: Hmm…unable to upload pic. Caddywumpus, email the photo to yourself, selecting a size in “kb” range.

3 years ago
Anyone Playing Out/Doing Any Live Work?

Okay, okay. Not vintage drums. My only remaining vintage drums are my 80’s Yamaha and RIMS Purecussion Headset (okay, maybe not real drums).

3 years ago
Anyone Playing Out/Doing Any Live Work?

Yes! My new jazz combo had our maiden voyage tonight, playing at a popular nearby pub. Here are my Yamaha Stage Custom Hip drums on the tiny stage b...

3 years ago
After 29 years, reacquired my Duplex Spirit of St. Louis set!

Congratulations! I see why they were so special to you. Great story and outcome. Josh

3 years ago
Yamaha YD9000 Concert Tom Set

I just bought this 1982 Yamaha 9000 Series concert tom set. It was in very good condition but needed a lot of cleaning. 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 con...

3 years ago
Slingerland Snare Date and Drum Brand

I have no idea of the answers to your questions, but I am impressed with the sheer bizarreness of the tom holder and the house paint on the drums!

3 years ago
Are These Recording Customs?

A local seller is offering A “Yamaha Recording Custom” concert tom set on CL. I have not yet seen the drums in person. The bass drum and floor tom h...

3 years ago
Ludwig Club Date

JR, those are my favorite finish for the Premiers. They usually have a lot of that splotch look but that one has a minimum of it. Beauties.

3 years ago
Need Bearing Edge Advice

If the bit is greater than half the shell thickness, make sure the bit is not too high. Otherwise, you will keep removing too much wood and will have...

3 years ago
Need Bearing Edge Advice

The ridge you experienced was a product of one of two things: the bit radius was less than half of the thickness of your workpiece (the thickness of t...

3 years ago