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Premier Powerhouse five piece drum set question
Might be mahogany shells - I believe the timeframe is about right. If so, you can expect a wonderfully warm tone!
9 years agoPremier Oyster
Do i spy a mahogany interior on one bass drum? I was always led to believe that they only did that for a short period in the early 1970s.
9 years agoRogers Londoner w/ matching Powertone
Clear interior Rogers tom? That's a new one to me, aside from the XP-8 Series. Maybe a special order?
9 years ago60's Premier Oyster w/14X24
Beautiful kit. Premier drums don't get nearly the respect they deserve.
9 years ago1973 Slingerland copper o wood...
I've got a set of these, and can confirm they are indeed lacquered copper wrap. Typically, the copper on these tarnish over time, as the protective l...
9 years ago`70s Slingerland 6.5x14 Sound King
That price is an absolute steal for this drum! I'd grab it if I didn't already have one.
10 years ago1964 Rogers Dayton Era Holiday
The move to Dayton was a few years after 1964. If 1964, tags would reflect Cleveland.
10 years agoSleeved nylon washers
I can see the potential benefit of these washers. I'm gonna give them a try. Thanks for the tip!
10 years agoRogers Wildwood shells
I don't think I've ever seen Wildwood drums with solid grey interiors. By the time these were made available, Rogers drums had speckled interiors.
10 years agoSlingerland Clear Phantom kit
Don't know their worth, but you sure don't see many! Certainly worth investigating.
10 years ago1929 Ludwig Super Sensitive
Mighty fine drums, and they look to be in exceptional condition!
10 years agoQuestion about 1930's L&L Super Sensitive snare drums
The Super-Sensitive is not listed in the 1937 catalog. You've probably got one of the few with lug inserts...good on you!
10 years agoQuestion about 1930's L&L Super Sensitive snare drums
I know that the "Super-Ludwig" appears in the 1940 catalog, and Rob Cook's book notes them to have been manufactured through 1941. OOPS! Just notice...
10 years agoRogers Big R Era Dating Guide For Snares and Drums
I am very appreciative of your efforts. THANKS!!
10 years ago1979 Tama Superstar value question
Well worth your asking price, in my opinion.
10 years ago