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Drum Making 101
I was really kind of hoping some people from the drum manufacturers watch these sites. I am aware of some attempts to repair these lugs, but wanted to...
12 years agoTom Arm Swap
Dare I ask why? The old style is infinitely variable; the newer ones have teeth, right? I might be able to help you out, and I live in the Twin Cities...
12 years agoDrum Making 101
Here's a few questions for you. First off, is the only reason for a spring inside the lug casing to keep the self-aligning insert tightly in place whe...
12 years ago17" Coated Emperor - Free
Carter- still interested. I thought I sent a PM back to you, but maybe I goofed it up. Get me an address and I'll send the $$. Thanks.
12 years ago17" Coated Emperor - Free
Is this still available? I'm restoring a 20s Leedy Field drum and need a couple 17" heads. I'll give you a zip and you can check what shipping costs w...
12 years agoSlingerland T-rods
Well, here are the rods on my old single-tension 26" Slingie; I'm unclear exactly what year it is, but assumed late 30s-40s... Note that they look dif...
12 years agoRogers Hex Spur 24" kick
I thought I had a spare, but it turns out I only have a matched pair, and I'd be hesitant to sell them at this point. But, if you have access to McMas...
12 years agoSlingerland T-rods
Alright, my ca. 1965 Slingie set has the torpedo style T-rods; but the old set of stamped 1964's I had (and sold 15 years ago) had the newer style rod...
12 years agoSlingerland T-rods
10-4. Can't argue there. So claw #2 was used with both rods 1-2, but does anyone know if those rods were used at different times, or possibly on diffe...
12 years agoSlingerland T-rods
Hoping to get a few more opinions before I start weeding through them, but I'm fairly sure Rod #1 is not Ludwig: Ludwig's similar design has curved en...
12 years agoSlingerland T-rods
I've owned a few Slingerland bass drums over the years, some in sets, some strays, and have questions as to when Slingerland used certain T-rods and c...
12 years agoMysterious WFL
Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear those are the right hoops. I would not quibble with your 1940-ish estimate. I do wonder about the two extra holes,...
12 years agoMysterious Dynasonic
Thanks everyone. I think serial #1785 puts it more toward 1961-2.
12 years agoMysterious WFL
I promise to stop with "Mysterious XXXX" now... But, in the last of my three part series, I offer up this little gem. Now, before I hear the cries abo...
12 years agoMysterious Dynasonic
Alright, in my continuing trend of mystery drums, next up is this Rogers. From the serial #1785, I've gleaned that the drum is from 1961-2. However, I...
12 years ago