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80's tama mastercraft bell brass
Could we see a close up photo of the current situation?
15 years agoDeepen My Snare Sound
One thing might be that your reso head is a bit too tight as well. For a deep sound that bottom head will need to flex and resonate. Although I agre...
15 years agoSweet Orange Sparkle MIJ Kit
I grew up playing an exact same kit - my first kit. Got to love the orange sparkle! I can just imagine those toms with Remo Fiberskyns or Emperors-...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
The 6-lug snares from Pearl are tricky to get sounding good in a modern sense I think. I have had the best results with oiling the lug bolts and using...
15 years agoMontgomery Ward, Sears, Spiegel Catalog drum sets?
Awesome action photo- big smile on your face:D From fishwaltz...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
These is an absolutely wonderful and priceless kit. IMO From IsaacHeath...
15 years agoEarliest Pearl drums?
BackBeat Keeper - THAT IS A WONDERFUL KITClapping Happy2
15 years agoVintage Yamaha's
I can`t really see enough to help you on that one. When I think of vintage Yamaha I think more of stuff like this: [IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/a...
15 years agoSTAR drums and it's turn to TAMA in 1974
Nice! What`s a date for that kit? Pearl started using solid metalic wrap colors like that in the early 70s. So, I guess this is also an early 70`s k...
15 years agoPearl President series 1966
Very classic 70s! W.F. is short for "Wild Force"? what a name.... The Japanese really come up with them. I think the craziest is the PEarl "Zennith...
15 years agoMontgomery Ward, Sears, Spiegel Catalog drum sets?
ROB G thank you, very cool-- brings back lots o memories
15 years agoSTAR drums and it's turn to TAMA in 1974
Will send you a nice badge photo for the badges page. Hi Ralf, I am really happy to meet you and get all the great knowledge you`ve got. With Nikkan...
15 years agoSTAR drums and it's turn to TAMA in 1974
The company Yamaha aquired for it`s drum manufacturing was named NIKKAN. I have one of their 5x15 snares. I think I remember they aquired Nikkan in...
15 years agoSTAR drums and it's turn to TAMA in 1974
Ralf, thanks for that really clear info. - that really helps
15 years agoSTAR drums and it's turn to TAMA in 1974
funny- the Lone Ranger would approve of that one! Luan - or whatever you call it- I just played a show last night- a jazz gig in a big hall with a P...
15 years ago