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Carlton King Snare hoop
Good news; I was able to take a rubber hammer and slowly tap this hoop back into the round. It was badly buckled before. Years of over-tensioning ha...
12 years agoCarlton King Snare hoop
Looking for a 1930s batter side hoop for a Carlton King. Thanks. Stephen
12 years agoAre they as good as Vintage drums?
Noble & Cooley and Craviotto would be at the top of my list of modern drums to own. I have a snare by each, and they easily sound as good as my Roger...
12 years agoI have found my configuration
From Purdie Shuffle...
12 years ago'70s Zildjian A's
From Nsra65...
12 years agoI have found my configuration
I started with 1 up and 2 down, but being short in stature, I had a hard time reaching the 2nd floor tom, so I went to 1 up, 1 down. As I got into Pr...
12 years agoOld K Zildjian/stamp identification!
Yes, the fact that there are holes for rivets means it's probably a Ride. That's a nice cymbal. Stephen
12 years agobeautifull early 50's Tromsa shell pack.
Very cool. Would that have had a floor tom with it as well? Splendid looking drums. Thanks for sharing. Stephen
12 years ago'70s Zildjian A's
From Olimpass...
12 years ago'70s Zildjian A's
From sebant15...
12 years agoPicked up a BDP JazzFest
I was looking for a mid-'60s BDP JF as well, and I finally found one in near mint condition. I don't remember how much I paid, but I paid a lot more...
12 years ago'70s Zildjian A's
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12 years agoP-85 strainer
Yes Tony, I'll ship to Oz. It will be pretty expensive though. I'll find out how much and get back to you. Stephen
12 years agoAnother "I never knew that"-- North Snare Drum!
I think these must be pretty rare. I bought a North set new back in like '77, and it didn't include a snare, nor did the other North kits that they h...
12 years agoHalf naked drummers
Some really good older drummers can pull off no shirt. Carl Palmer and Terry Bozzio are is in their 60s, and they both often perform shirtless. Stew...
12 years ago