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Does This Offend Anyone?
For me that chrome cap looks ok (although I must say I'm a perfectionist in restoring actions). My alternative suggest: you can cut out a piece (or tw...
13 years agoStar 'King Beat' vs. Pearl 'Thunder King': siblings!
Thanks for your comments so far. I'm not an expert on wooden snare shells so I won't give any statement on those. But the similarities on the two xxx...
13 years agoStar 'King Beat' vs. Pearl 'Thunder King': siblings!
Hello, shortly I came across a discussion in another forum, what type the Pearl snare drum (right pic) is? A heavy weight (approx. 4 kgs) shell with...
13 years agoStewart drums inquiries
Hi, there's another possibility to apply the logo onto the head. But you have to be handy: just paint the logo on it. You need: - a print copy of the...
13 years agoLuxor drums
As I mentioned in other posts before: I'm quite sure that Hoshino disappeared because they ONLY used that ridiculous 'copy & mix' of Pearl-Star- ... L...
13 years agoHow do I put these snare wires on?
You are missing a rectangular metal bar (small and long, covering the 4 holes and a little more around). The outer two of the 4 holes at your strainer...
13 years agoBolero Drums
Jürgen, you're right. Sorry I forgot that DOH (well, and it's been one and a half years ago ... x-mas3 ). Ralf
13 years agoBolero Drums
Hallo Jürgen, glad to note that you're still into vintage drums. To be political correct, your bass drum reso head should show the 'Bollero' logo in...
13 years agoSonor restoration project: 3 drums + hihat from 50s/60s
Item sold.
13 years agoBagged myself a vintage MIJ kit tonight
Nice find. As far as I can see, there was no rail consolette type of a tom mount mounted earlier (in this case normally 4 holes can be seen on the bas...
13 years agoNeed help to id this bass drum...
Sorry - I can't help. But I've never seen such a little 'cute' airvent before! Ralf
13 years agoExpert help needed to identify this vintage $25 5-piece auction score. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hoshino was a total separate company, being neither related to Star nor to Pearl. Second name of 'Hoshino' was Kougyou, whilst Hoshino Gakki = Star =...
13 years agoExpert help needed to identify another 5-piece vintage pawn shop beauty!!!!!!!
Hello, Although I'm really not a Pearl expert, I'd like to say that those lugs look like ones from a Pearl 'President' set. Some time ago I had two o...
13 years agoPremier Royal Ace,... Need buying advice.
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13 years agoPremier Royal Ace,... Need buying advice.
What's the price the seller is asking? Is it that one on German ebay, asking EUR 199.00 ? I wouldn't pay that much for it. Maybe 150 - not more. Ralf
13 years ago