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Weird snare hardware on MIJ...at least I am pretty sure it's MIJ
That thing is a strainer backing plate of some sort. In the 3rd photo, you can see the strainer lever on the far right, above and behind the lug
9 years agoVan halen keystone badge!
Ok, I was wrong, now I see the drum badge on the tom is in fact a VH logo.
9 years agoVan halen keystone badge!
OK, so not a Van Halen badge on the drum, but a VH logo on the drum head. VH fans will like this.
9 years agoHow American...are American-made drums?
When it comes to new drums, I certainly like to support and purchase products from companies that provide manufacturing jobs for my fellow Americans,...
9 years agoWhat was the best sounding drum set you ever had?
So far my `68 Rogers has probably been the best sounding kit. I have a set of new Ludwig Classic Maples that are a close second.
9 years agoCamco strainer question
I have an early Camco snare that has the Economy Strainer, but the knurled extension is broken off. I purchased another strainer to replace it, but t...
9 years agoCamco Throw and Butt
PM sent regarding Camco parts.
10 years agoAny 1940s Vintage Look Modern Stands?
I have the Canopus lightweight flat base snare and cymbal stands. Both are well made and very light weight, but the cymbal stand may not work for heav...
10 years agoWhen You Were Younger
Dan, Great photos. Anybody ever tell you that a younger you looks a bit like a young Angus Jones from the TV show 2 an A Half Men?
10 years agoShipping costs is affecting the vintage market?
Recently, shipping prices have increased due to UPS and FedEx changing more to dimensional shipping instead of weight based. This means you can save o...
10 years agoID help needed for Ludwig Super Sensitive Snare wires
16" actually sounds short for SS wires. Mine measure about 17 3/4" total including ends.
10 years agoPacking and Shipping Nightmares
Like many of you, I have received drums packed well with bubble wrap or other appropriate protective material, and I have also received drums that loo...
10 years ago`70s Slingerland 6.5x14 Sound King
Selling this `70s Sound King to fund another purchase. Strainer works fine and has not been repaired. Some pitting on hoops, lugs and strainer. The...
10 years agoRecognize this throwoff?
Assuming the strainer and lugs are original to the drum, I would say it is later than `30s. The lugs look `50s -`60s. I don't know what it is, but it...
10 years agoCustom Leather Snare Drum Cases
Wow, those are nice looking.
10 years ago