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Leedy Black Elite
I don't have a weakness for such VERY old snare drums - but this one looks so neat that I consider changing my mind! A great drum, really. As the sna...
12 years agoRogers Luxor collection
Wow, truely amazing! Bowing Ralf
12 years agoOrigin of Stars
With respect, I can follow all opinions (calfskin, tdennis and OddBall) on the intention of Japanese drum (business:D) makers back in the 60s. But at...
12 years agoLate 60´s(?) STAR in grey shimmer
Hi, I'm proud to say that you use a copy of my (German) catalogue, which I have send to www.drumarchive.com some years ago. Agree with Fishwaltz:...
12 years agoDrum Mate by Star?
If you're happy with it, go for it and make the best out of it. Finally, you just need that one buyer who is willing to pay your price idea, in case t...
12 years agoOrigin of Stars
Hello Brian, Good idea - but unfortunately there seems to be no way to find it out. I've had contact to a German drummer some time ago, who has close...
12 years agoMIJ Unique Wrap Finishes on the 'bay...........
The 'Del Rey' snare drum looks to have been genuine blue sparkle, but due to fading PLUS a curious 'chemical reaction' is has turned partly to green a...
12 years agoZildjian 26" crash
'Master sizer'. That would give a fantastic cool pair of hihats, wouldn't it ? Walking Ralf
12 years agoSnare Drum Info- 60s metal flake
Mikey meant, that this type of snare drum was a common model at that time. Nothing exclusive. Even with a Pearl/ Pearl brand name badge on it, it woul...
12 years agoAsian cheapo drum questions
Could be basswood? I'd try to take away the residues with either acetone, ethyl alcohol or cleaning solvent. Ralf
12 years agoNice Little Premier Kit 4 Sale
Yes, those UK-located kits are cheap always. It's the motherland of Premier being the reason for such ridiculous low prices. (Including shipment charg...
12 years agoTama Double Bass Pedal
Brian, As I have sold a SONOR double bass drum pedal (out of a convolute) shortly, i can give you a hint on that. This sonor model was produced nearl...
12 years agoDrum Mate by Star?
The grey interior (also called 'silver sealer') is partly also original for STAR drums. I have a Carlton drumset (which member Lissy will own soon) an...
12 years agoDrum Mate by Star?
@cn679: don't forget that someone has modified the tom brackets. If you can find similar (complete and non-modified) Star/ DrumMate kits for $ 150, th...
12 years agoJoodee! Joodee! Joodee! OW!
Hey guys, what makes you so sure that it's a STAR kit? To me, it is NOT a Star kit: - the 'ball clamp' design (with a black plastic/ rubber ball insi...
12 years ago