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Mapex Benchmark Copper Series
I doubt that you'll get much help around here. We are a vintage drum community, and don't concern ourselves with most drums manufactured after 1980....
14 years agoYard Sale find. Ludwig Mod Orange Club Date kit
Even considering the modifications, I think you did great. Congrats on a sweet acquisition. Looking forward to more pics.
14 years agoLooking for Kent "Red Oyster Pearl" info
Love that wrap! Way cool.
14 years agoRogers Snare Stand
According to Rob Cook's book, that stand was catalogued from 1967 through 1973.
14 years agoGladstone Sighting
If I hit the lottery in the near future, that set WILL be mine!
14 years agoMelvik snare drum - this one's unique!
I believe you may be right regarding it being a single ply. I think I was seeing the seam where the ends were tapered and then butted together.
14 years agoMelvik snare drum - this one's unique!
By request, here's a few detailed pics...
14 years agoEarly 80's 6.5x14 Tama Imperialstar Mastercraft snare drum
Just gigged my 6.5" steel shelled Imperialstar a few weeks ago at a big outdoor show. Man, that drum has some balls - cracks like thunder yet is surp...
14 years agoIstanbul K - what have we here?
The signature is still present, though slightly faded. It just didn't show up very well in the pic. I have no intent in flipping this one, as it may...
14 years agoIstanbul K - what have we here?
This cymbal was included with a set of Rogers drums that I picked up this weekend, and I'm anxious to know more about it. I am starting to get the ha...
14 years ago1940 Ludwig Swing Sensation - Update
That would definitely be a keeper in my stable! Congrats on a wonderful acquisition and refurb.
14 years agoNorth Drums For Sale
Straight out of Dr. Suess's Whoville!
14 years agoRogers Cleveland-Era 12" Rims
Is there a way to distinguish the Cleveland rims from the Dayton rims? If so, please educate me.
14 years agoPaiste 602 20" preserial
The old 602s are beautiful cymbals. I've got a 20" ride that is my go-to cymbal in small clubs or low volume gigs.
14 years agoCorrect snares for 1940's Radio King
If not calfskin, you may want to try Remo Renaissance heads. I prefer them on my older snare drums - Nice warm tone.
14 years ago