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Axis Pedals- the next evolutionary step from the Speedking?
Bunny - I have a Premier 252 direct drive pedal sitting in the basement collecting dust. It's a rock-solid and very smooth operating pedal. Make me a...
13 years agoSuggestions Invited!
Not to worry. I've done it successfully on several occasions. It works. It'll save you from cannibalizing that great old drum. Enjoy it after you get...
13 years agoDo these count as Vintage Drums?
From Rockiezz...
13 years agoSuggestions Invited!
Cut just through the metal hoop. Stop at the head. I use a Dremel/Rototool with a cutting disk. It allows the rim on the head to open up so it'll fit...
13 years agoDo these count as Vintage Drums?
Here's a photo of the rest of the gear you'll need to go along with those cool bongos. John
13 years agoFibes drums in Gainesville, FL
I know 'some guys' like it, but Butcher Block always kills it for me. I just can't get past the 70's 'cutting-board look' of that wrap. One man's tra...
13 years agoDo these count as Vintage Drums?
... and the perfect ''Tobaccy-yellow" too! Guitar Dude Man John *I want to see how many more times the phrase, "What do you mean, do these count as...
13 years agoOctoban placement?
Hey B, I'll still take one, Papa Jo Jones for every three, Simon Phillips or Dave Weckl's. It's all about the 'Real-Feel' for me. Papa could groove in...
13 years agoOctoban placement?
And great examples they are! The guy is not only an amazing drummer, he's deadly accurate. The latter is harder to achieve than the former. I give the...
13 years ago1964/66 Rogers 'Beavertail' Mardi Gras Holiday
Just doing my best... all any of us can do. The important thing is; this rare, old kit was saved for future drummers. John
13 years agoSuggestions Invited!
No need to destroy that sweet, irreplaceable old drum. Just make four cuts in the hoop of the Aquarian head. Pop it on, tune it up, and play the hell...
13 years agoTraded an old mixer for this kit.
I like the wrap. Looks like they were 'knocking-off' a Ludwig 'Panther' finish. BTW, the floor tom is upside down, reverse the legs. John
13 years agoOctoban placement?
Man, I have more than enough to keep me busy with a 1-up, 2-down set-up. I wouldn't know what to do with octobans, much less, where to put them in my...
13 years agoTraded an old mixer for this kit.
Steady - MIJ kit. Vertical grain Luan. With good edges, they can make for some nice sounding drums. Mixer for a 5 pc. Not bad at all. Clean em up and...
13 years agoVintage Drum Display
Very few things in life have ever made me feel like committing a crime. Your vintage drum display makes me want to back up a pick-up truck to the deli...
13 years ago