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Rogers sightings, mid-60s
Things have been quiet for a couple days, so here's something for Rogers buffs... Some of you may remember a rather forgettable teeny-bopper band in...
3 years agoVintage drum heads — play or save?
I'm no expert, but if you are going to play this kit, I'd change out the heads for something new. Save the originals for when you eventually sell it....
3 years agoSlingerland buffs - Fresno, CA craigslist
Question: Are those Black Chrome drums heavy? I'm guessing that they have a steel or aluminum wrap? Sorry to ask a stupid question, but I'm unfamil...
3 years agoSlingerland buffs - Fresno, CA craigslist
I dunno anything about Slingerland drums, and am not in the market for any...but I saw this on the Fresno, CA craigslist. Looks to me to be a great v...
3 years agoHow have your drum sets evolved over the years?
I've gone pretty much "full circle".... 1966 Bought a 2-up, 1-down Kent kit, new in Champagne Sparkle. Wanted Ludwigs, but couldn't afford them. I t...
3 years agoRip talker hawkins
Please guys, we can't afford to have anyone drop out of the VDF. We're all here because we love discussing vintage drums. Let's stick to that. Before...
3 years agoWell I did it champagne for
What I would recommend, from using a single pair of disappearing spurs on a kit, is: 1. Attach the kick drum pedal. Make sure you've got the base o...
3 years agoCanister Drum Thrones
Thanks again! Mb
3 years agoCanister Drum Thrones
Thanks for all that info, leedybdp. Very interesting. Looking at ebay, there are a couple later-production canister thrones listed, but they are fa...
3 years agoCanister Drum Thrones
Thanks for the quick reply. Maybe I should look for one?....mb
3 years agoCanister Drum Thrones
I've never seen a canister throne up close - only in photos. Was there a standard height that all the manufacturers used? Or did the manufacturers h...
3 years agoWell I did it champagne for
I've got two "Hollywood" kits, one with the disappearing spurs (1968) and one with the gull-wings (1966). The disappearing spurs (only 1 pair of them...
3 years agoRogers Holiday
Re: the COB snare, the red felt "baseball bat" muffler (P-4067) was used on COB snares beginning in 1961. I own several. The construction of the bot...
3 years agoRogers Holiday
That's a gorgeous Rogers kit, but I am no expert on them. We'll have to wait for the Rogers buffs to chime in. In regards to the Ludwig snare, it do...
3 years agoThe worst thing that happened to vintage drums
Fer shur! And how about those bass drums that have been painted black on the inside? Super cool?! Actually, something that bothers me just as much...
3 years ago