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Picked up a vintage 22'' 'Japan' pie...
Nothing wrong with that at all. Has a neat sound to it. Mike
10 years agoGrommit install tool
I think they were 40 bucks. Mike
10 years agoHelp replacing rare throwoff/strainer on old Sonor snare
The cap is the round cover on the very outside of the throwoff. They are almost always missing. Mike
10 years ago24-inch ride Zildjian: ???
These two pre date your others. One is commonly referred to as a trans stamp and the other is often referred to as a first stamp. Here is some info f...
10 years agoAttaching strap to p 83 strainer
I was thinking along the same lines as Glenn as far as a flat bar across the front mounted with two small machine bolts/ nuts. A p85 bottom might slid...
10 years ago24-inch ride Zildjian: ???
Just checked ebay. Most of these appear to be selling for 175-195. If you can have it weighed, it could possibly make a big difference in price. If it...
10 years ago24-inch ride Zildjian: ???
1 3/16" should be an early 60's stamp. Mike
10 years ago24-inch ride Zildjian: ???
At first glance, that's a stamp used in the 60's. Might wanna measure the stamp from top to bottom though. That will tell us for sure as there were a...
10 years ago60's Ludwig parts/hoops
Thanks Nevin. Sure appreciate it. Nevin-just saw the need for the 12 hole P85 plate. I can help you on that. I'll get it right out to you. Mike
10 years agoLudwig lug styles
I think that's a very solid theory on how that could have happened. Mike
10 years ago60's Ludwig parts/hoops
From surface...
10 years agoDifference in 50s and 70s Zildjian Stamps?
Kevin There are several ways to check. One big difference is the vertical alignment of the H in Turkish and the E in made. In the 70's stamps, the H...
10 years ago60's Ludwig parts/hoops
Checked my stuff Nevin. Struck out! Mike
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
There is a remo 11" on ebay right now. Seller has two at 17 bucks each plus shipping. There is also an 11" calf head on ebay for lighter side of 50 bu...
10 years agoLudwig 80's Badges
I heard the same kind of stories about the old Gretsch factory as well. Stuff like this keeps me up at night! Mike
10 years ago