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I'm a guitarist and have a cymbal question?
Possibly- an 18 could make do if the bell is big enough. You can probably find an 18-in crash/ride somewhere. Craigslist as well as ebay are the chea...
10 years agoGretsch Stop Sign restoration-help!!
Congrats - that's a pretty cool looking kit. It'll be fun either way you go- wrap or no wrap.
10 years agoBooks by drummers
Gerard, that's a good list of books you've read. I'm definitely going to read up on Zeppelin and particularly Bonzo after the latest discussions. I...
10 years agoLudwig set for Sale?
Nice looking kit Basher. She's been well taken care of. I'm hardly an expert, but I've seen the snare on ebay with asking prices of $100-$160. I'd c...
10 years ago1970/71 Slingerland Sparkling Purple Pearl
Wow, never knew I liked purple drums until I saw this one. Gorgeous kit.
10 years agoIf you're a Bonzo fan check out MrMojoRisin1967
Ya Gerard, I've heard some of that, but nothing specific. I need to read that book if it's reported to be factual. The worst I've heard involved a...
10 years agoIf you're a Bonzo fan check out MrMojoRisin1967
I see your point Ringo, but his goal was to sound like Bonham and he achieved that. We've all been influenced by Bonzo even if we don't realize it. I...
10 years agoQuestion on Ludwig 3 ply bearing edges circa early 1970s
Ya John, good point. That's what I had in mind- that way I could get a good looking bearing edge/edge of wrap. We'll see- I might learn how to cut m...
10 years agoQuestion on Ludwig 3 ply bearing edges circa early 1970s
Thanks Jim- that is interesting. I've got round and flat edges, but haven't heard the drums yet (they came stripped). The goal is to have a consiste...
10 years agoIf you're a Bonzo fan check out MrMojoRisin1967
Yes, a very good copy cat considering he's playing to the original music. That's kind of the point. I think Bonham would be proud of this guy.
10 years agoIf you're a Bonzo fan check out MrMojoRisin1967
There's a guy who does incredibly good Zeppelin drum covers on youtube: MrMojoRisin1967 Not only is the playing spot-on, but the drum kits are gorgeo...
10 years agoQuestion on Ludwig 3 ply bearing edges circa early 1970s
Great, thanks fellas. I'll get them sounding hopefully as good or better than when they were originally made.
10 years agoQuestion on Ludwig 3 ply bearing edges circa early 1970s
Thanks John. I guess I was wondering if was normal that the drums came from the factory that way- narrow and rounded in some places, and wide and fla...
10 years agoQuestion on Ludwig 3 ply bearing edges circa early 1970s
I've recently purchased some Ludwig 3 ply shells with a goal to make a player's kit. The drums are early 70s models from different sellers. One thin...
10 years agoWould just like to say!
I appreciate the helpful attitudes folks have on here, especially with newbies. At some other forums it sometimes seems like it's a peeing contest b...
10 years ago