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Just got a 1952 Zildjian drummer set-ups catalogue. Scan?
Pretty cool catalog to come across, I think i have one from in the later 50's or into the 60's. Does anyone know when they started calling the 'bou...
15 years ago1960's Gretsch 3 Piece
Thinking of getting this kit. The badge is the same on the 12" tom and the 16" fl. tom. The bass is missing a badge, but the label from Gretsch is s...
15 years agoLudwig Vistalites 8 Piece
7 piece kit, not 8 piece. 6,8,10,12,& 14 mounted toms, 16x16 floor and 22 bass drum. Shells are in great condition, the kit needs a few little thing...
15 years agoSlingerland Radio King 13" & 16"
Greetings, I got my 13" tom, I now need a 50's Radio King 16" floor tom. This will be part of a project, so as long as there aren't extra holes or cr...
15 years ago50's Slingerland Tom Advice
I know during any year of the 1950's catalogs, you had a variety of drum outfits to choose from. My question, is besides hardware, were there any dif...
16 years agovintage ludwig $500
I have never seen anything like that! That is too cool, haha. Yeah, I would pick that up, seems like a pretty good deal when you think $250 for each...
16 years agovintage ludwig $500
Post says deleted by author. I'd like to see!
16 years ago1864 Snare Drum
So Bill III is selling the drum? Is there a buyer yet? What are the details?
16 years agoSlingerland Radio King 13" & 16"
Greetings, I am looking for some Radio King toms. 13" and 16". Finish doesn't matter, 1950's era. Original hoops and lugs please. Let me know what...
16 years agoSlingerland bass
I'm going to email him again tonight about it, and I will let you know if I hear anything. No, no bidding war, haha!
16 years agoSlingerland bass
Hey Lucky and Mcjnic. I don't want to make you guys think I was ignoring your PM's. I have not heard back from the guy about the bass drum, which is...
16 years agoSlingerland bass
He said that the insides were mahogany and in good shape. The problem is that I have nothing in green sparkle! I would have to wrap it to match my L...
16 years agoSlingerland bass
24x14 bass drum. rewrapped in green sparkle finish. original rims and hardware. All seems to be in good condition. Missing Legs. $80 for the drum,...
16 years agoSlingerland re-veneer
Thanks for the tip, I can't imagine how mad I would be if I got to the finishing touches only to ruin my shell! Here is what I want to do. I will...
16 years agoSlingerland re-veneer
Very nice finish. I will actually be doing some finish work on some drums I am building (hopefully soon). Can I ask what type of 'stain and poly' yo...
16 years ago