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Is it just me?
I'm always tempted to do the same. But I know it ****es people off so now I just watch in morbid fascination while they learn the obvious the hard way...
11 years agoIs it just me?
From jaghog...
11 years agoIs it just me?
Or have others noticed that 60s-70's MIJs are getting more expensive and harder to find. Is the whole vintage drum world starting to evesdrop on our M...
11 years agoNice set of WMP Stewies (MIJ) on the Bay
A bit pricey but they seem to be in good shape [ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-5-PC-DRUM-SET-SHELL-PACK-MARINE-PEARL-WRAP-MADE-IN-JAPAN-/12128323...
11 years agoRestored Argents
Just finished my Argent restoration project. I mentioned them in this thread last year when I bought them http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.p...
11 years agoVintage Pearl Export: Real or Fake?
As I understand it, the early Pearl Exports were made of luan, and frankly far better than the more recent basswood ones that they made towards the en...
11 years agoWhat are these worth?
Hey Amigos, assuming the wrap is in excellent condition, what do you think these would be worth once assembled and cleaned up? They are 60's era Pear...
11 years agoHelp with identifying this kit!
I'd pay about US $40 for them as a project kit, then heartbreaking as it would be, I'd re-wrap them with a modern wrap. You will never find that wrap...
11 years agoVery Cool MIJs on Ebay Today
[ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Mercury-Made-in-Japan-Amazing-Finish-vintage-60s-drums-must-see-1-of-a-ki-/321322521237?pt=US_Drums&hash=item4ad050929...
11 years agoUS Mercury Gold Agate Reunited
Absolutely stunning!
11 years agoArticle for MIJ Enthusiasts in NMSD
Oh here we go again. Well, I guess it wouldn't be a worthy VDF discussion if at least one nay-sayer didn't chime in. Thanks Calfskin. I guess I'll th...
11 years agoQuestion on cleaning old MIJ drums
From Ickybaby...
11 years agoLooking for 8x12 MIJ Toms
Hey guys, I'm looking for some MIJ Tom Toms, 8x12. They can be rough as the first thing I'll be doing is removing the wrap. As long as the shell is i...
11 years agoCutting Bearing Edges with Re-rings
I started cutting bearing edges earlier this year, and after a couple of disasters I really got the hang of it. But so far I've only cut standard ply...
11 years agoTips on Cutting Bearing Edges on Old MIJ kits
From Retrosonic...
11 years ago