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COB Supra shell not perfectly round!
-Not normal...probably got dropped...possibly "compressed" between two PA speakers in the back of the band-van (for example). :). There are several in...
17 years agoA vintage reproduction of a Radio King?
Dang! I missed all the excitement?!?! Jumping2 crying2-07
17 years agoBest snare you ever owned/played? Worst?
mlvibes, I must whole-heartedly agree about the '66 Downbeat. TERRIBLE drum! You described it very aptly. I got mine for $50.00 back in the 80's beca...
17 years agoBest snare you ever owned/played? Worst?
Jan 24th, 1964 gold sparkle Ludwig 5.5" X 14" Pioneer...original Weathermaster heads...original snare wires...P-83 throwoff...6 Nickel-plated bowties....
17 years agoWhat's the best way to straighten an Atlas Snare Stand?
and that is that!Group Hug
17 years agoOpinions on a Ludwig snare purchase
Quoted post...
17 years agoBuy Or Move On?
That will change the situation. 15" dia. drums are not as desirable. 8" deep drums are not as desirable. It's not a size that would be commonly seen/u...
17 years agoOnce your collections are complete....
It also just occured to me that collecting drums is a relatively new thing....isn't it? I certainly was unaware of drum collections when I was growin...
17 years agoOnce your collections are complete....
I guess it's different for everyone. I think a collection is complete when you have one of the best examples of everything....but when you have 2 or 3...
17 years agoOnce your collections are complete....
Wow! Thanks for that detailed response, Mike! Everyone knows you are one of the ultimate snare drum collectors for sure. I love your collection and I'...
17 years agoSupraphonic question and random ludwig ?...
-The stamps get wiped off, sometimes, but you can check the serial number on the badge here: http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/serial_numbers.html. It...
17 years agoVintage ORCHESTRAL drums?
Does anyone have any clues about vintage orchestral gear -like tympani and suspended bass drums....chimes...other things particuar to an orchestral ap...
17 years agoOnce your collections are complete....
I know what you're saying, man. I am just too curious to hear real vintage drums. They almost always have some characteristic (like it or not) to them...
17 years ago60's Rogers Holiday Buddy kit
I'm pulling my teeth out with pliers! How do you do it, mon?
17 years agolate 60's Ludwig kit
-badge serial numbers -date stamps -detailed photos
17 years ago