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ANY ADVICE... Preparing for our first time in a studio.
Best advice I think is make sure to be relaxed. There's always a lot of sitting around waiting, which can be frustrating, particularly if you're read...
8 years agowrap comparison's
I've used Jammin' Sam's wrap several times and I think it works great. A lot of guys don't go for the tape method, but I've had good results with it....
8 years ago'57 Belair Complete with Dual Exhaust on Bass Drum
Fit the inside of the BD with a smoke machine so it comes out of the exhaust!
8 years agoFamous non-drummer musicians behind the kit
Not actually a "babe", as such, but Fred was quite good apparently. I guess technically this might not fit the bill here, since he was well-known to...
8 years agoThis is the "find your vintage kit" thread
I couldn't find the 1966 catalogue pic, but here's the '67 along with my '66 Downbeat. The wrap doesn't match, but it does show a supra like mine (so...
8 years agoDuco paint, lead or no?
This is fascinating. I always wondered why the striped finish was called Duco - I thought Duco was only for cars: "Watch the duco, man..." I love t...
8 years agoOld WFL pics
Great stuff! I've never seen them before. I love old pics of the drum factories, I must go searching the www...
8 years agoHappy thanksgiving everyone!
We don't do Thanksgiving in Oz, but enjoy your turkey, guys! Cheers, Trev
8 years agoLudwig Super Sensitive Imperial Lug Question
I think the heavy one is pre-Conn, and the lighter one post-Conn. I'm not sure exactly, maybe it's the other way round. The art-deco pattern is slig...
8 years ago1920s Premier Deluxe model Snare
That's an absolute ripper, I love it. Can't help you with value though, sorry, but I'm sure someone here can help.
8 years agoTama guys - some advice please...
Thanks John! Sorry about the pic, had to reduce it to upload.
8 years agoTama guys - some advice please...
Oh, and yeah, I realise it also has the wrong mount on it. This was given to me as is by my nephew, who is actually a keyboard player... Looks like...
8 years agoTama guys - some advice please...
Or just some info would be nice. Pretty please... I've got a Tama Swingstar 10x8" tom with SN: 83-60216. No re-rings, red badge, and looks like Zol...
8 years agoWhat is YOUR Top 10 Drummer's List of All Time
Okay, a serious response in no particular order: Buddy Rich Gene Krupa Shelley Manne Chick Webb Joe Morello Jake Hanna Jo Jones Max Roach Carl Palmer...
8 years agoWhat is YOUR Top 10 Drummer's List of All Time
Has no-one mentioned Animal from The Muppets??? Laughing H
8 years ago