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My Ears vs. Drum Dial
I grabbed one of my kits off the rack and used the DD exclusively, then I checked them to see how the toms sounded together. The DD did an amazing job...
11 years agoBrought these home last night! Sparkling Slings!
Eric - That damage was done by jamming tight heads onto the drum repeatedly. It looks like somebody already scored a line into the wrap to remove the...
11 years agoRolling Stones disappointment
From vibes...
11 years ago1965 Rogers Red Onyx Kit
From Gerald Sterken...
11 years ago60s Luddy Downbeat 4x14
... or, you can save yourself a trip and some change by using a piece of cord from an old set of mini-blinds! Look around, I'll bet you have an old se...
11 years agoFor Sale: Vintage Zildjian 22"
From mlayton...
11 years ago'53 Leedy & Ludwig Kit
You lucky, lucky dog! I don't know how I missed this thread. Those are some rare and beautiful drums. Highest quality materials and build. I can almos...
11 years agoRolling Stones disappointment
From vibes...
11 years agoQuestion about quality drums
Welcome to VDF! For a $1500 budget you can afford several excellent vintage kits that will fit all the needs you listed. Consider a 60's Round Badge,...
11 years agoPrice check in Isle 3
That badge and grommet look like Keith Richards face. Geez, it looks like he used a pry bar, a hammer and a pickaxe to get it off! John
11 years agoBest Heads For A 50's Radio King?
I buy from two great companies: Stern Tanning and Goldtone are both excellent calf head manufacturers. You'll have to wait a bit longer to get your he...
11 years agoFor Sale: Vintage Zildjian 22"
From mlayton...
11 years agoBest Heads For A 50's Radio King?
If calf is the sound you like and want, then use calf! I have calf heads on my RK's and I -LOVE- the warmth and resonance you can only get from calf h...
11 years agoMy Ears vs. Drum Dial
I figure it'll be a time saver by helping to put me in the ballpark quickly when swapping out heads. I'll trust my ears to tell me when it sounds righ...
11 years agoMy Ears vs. Drum Dial
I have never owned a drum dial. I bought one figuring that it will make tuning drums go quicker and be way more accurate than my ears. Not so! The D...
11 years ago