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Tribute to Gene
Between the ages of 14 to 16 (63' to 65' or so,) Saturdays were dedicated to trips downtown to the 48th Street music stores and standing in front of t...
12 years agoIs $600 too much for...
Photos needed, we're not psychic. You'll get a much more accurate appraisal with some photos. Off the top, $600. sounds like way too much for an incom...
12 years agoDilemna: no heads fit, taking opinions
Use -four- cuts, not three. Better results, not so much stress on the head with four cuts. Avoid tearing. Tunes up perfectly. John
12 years agoTribute to Gene
Buddy gets a ton of love around here, but one of my all-time favorites is Gene Krupa. One of the very first solos I learned on the drums was Gene's pa...
12 years agovintage Gretsch parts! Claws, Large Lugs, FT brackets
How about an arm and a leg? lol Thanks, just checking/hoping you had one... John
12 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
I don't drink, so if you don't mind, I'll 'burn one down' in your honor! John
12 years agoSnare Stick Replacement: Premier G
Welcome to VDF - You're on a noble quest. Because 'Premier G sticks' is a European size designation (in the US we use 'mostly' a number/letter system...
12 years agoSlingerland RK - Opinions Please
I vote re-wrap in vintage WMP (to freshen the wrap and hide the extra holes) and use the 3-point strainer. Much more reliable than a clamshell. You ca...
12 years agoDilemna: no heads fit, taking opinions
> If it works then why bother with paying for custom size heads? My point precisely! lol Go for it Jeff, it works! *Important - Do not cut into the...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
From mlayton...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
From longjohn...
12 years agoDilemna: no heads fit, taking opinions
While you're waiting for the new heads... Take the Aquarian heads and using a Dremel tool with a cutter, or a fine hack saw blade, cut -only- through...
12 years agoNewest Ludwig Jazz Festival reproduction...
I just completed a "Bill-drum" and I'm loving it! [IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/wss1-3.jpg[/IMG] Mr. Bill gets my high...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Squint - my digital cam has been on the fritz. I've been dying to make some sound sample vids of the Camco's, the pre-serial luddies and the RB kit. N...
12 years agoLudwig 3-ply Maple finish kit---$850!!!
[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/homer-simpson-.jpg[/IMG] Blair - it almost doesn't matter! Whether it's 3-ply w/re-rings,...
12 years ago