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26" Zildjian Medium Ride
26" Rides don't necessarily sound 'big'. I think maybe their forte is stick definition. If you decide you don't want it, PM me; I'd be interested....
12 years agoThoughts on Stagg Cymbals
Thanks for the reply. Well, it doesn't sound like they're master cymbal makers. They want $699 for a 26" ride, and that seems an exorbitant price for...
12 years agoThoughts on Stagg Cymbals
Ever since I got an Istanbul 26" Ride, I've fallen in love with the feel of the very large ride. Seems the only boutique/independent cymbal maker tha...
12 years agoFinally got an RK kit - supposedly Barrett Deems'
Congratulations Lynn. That is one exceptionally fine looking kit. Thanks for sharing the pics and the story. Best. Stephen
12 years agoQuestion from an old Noob
Another vote for the Slingerlands. Don't pay $600 for those Gretschs. They are not good drums. Good luck. Stephen
12 years agoSlingerland 4x14 Piccolo in Copper
Like Stevo, I have a similar drum, bought about the same time. Mine's not in as good a shape as your, but I think it's brass instead of copper. Had...
12 years agocymbal toppers
Fights in Australia? Surely you jest. :) Stephen
12 years agoDid I make a mistake?
I can only speak for original music, as that's all I've ever done. Every really good band with lots of talent and good material, imploded for one rea...
12 years agocymbal toppers
I use everything that comes with the cymbal stand, and all my hardware on my three kits is authentic. So that means felt washers and wing nuts on top...
12 years agoDating a Leedy/Slingerland kit
Mike, That is a very cool looking kit. Is that a cymbal arm mount I see on the bass drum there? I'll bet that kit sounds wonderful. Mbira, Welcom...
12 years agocymbal toppers
They don't like us to post links around here, so Google 'drum dice' and look for a 'four good men' vendor. They should have what you need, depending...
12 years ago'30s Broadkaster?
I won a 1947 5.5 Broadkaster off ebay that I will be trading for the 7" '30s Broadkaster pictured in the first post. My friend likes smaller drums, I...
12 years ago'30s Broadkaster?
From superace05...
12 years ago'30s Broadkaster?
From superace05...
12 years agoRogers preference
I don't have a full kit, just two snares: a mid-'60s wood Dyna-sonic and a late '50s Powertone. Both near mint. I play and record with them a lot....
12 years ago