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OT - The powerful fellowship of our community here
So wonderful to read your post. I picked up the drum hobby after a breakup (in October 2011) that sent me into the blackest depression, one that at l...
9 years agoRogers plate - what is this thing?
Can confirm Dan's words about the timbales. I have a pair of Rogers timbales and they have this mounting plate. I think the way it works is that ther...
9 years agoModding your MIJs
From teverson-sr...
9 years agoUnknown bass drum pedal
Wow, that is an odd bird. Looks like they borrowed the spring system from the Speed King. You might find a logo on the heel if you peel the rubber ba...
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Slingerland Drums Thread
From idrum4fun...
9 years agoWhy burgundy sparkle?
De gustibus. All vintage kits are beautiful! That said, I share your personal taste about wine red shades. It just says "CB700" to me. BTW, my first...
9 years agoLeedy Acrylic Snare - rare?
Looks like a custom build. Not a product of the Leedy (or Slingerland) company.
9 years agoModding your MIJs
As far as changing the tone....all my snares have a piece of gel at 10:00 and 2:00. I don't like the ring. IMO, part of the charm of a cheap MIJ snar...
9 years agoAcrolite
1. Me 2. Everyone
9 years ago1974 Gretsch score!
What kind of tom tom mounts was Gretsch shipping in those days that a Set-O-Matic would be considered such a big improvement? I just read an old arti...
9 years agoSlignerland Bearing Edge Question
Well done, sir. Beautiful drums. What did you wind up doing with the bearing edges?
9 years agoTouch up paint for Ludwig bass drum hoops
Whether you spray or just touch up with an artist brush, black semi-gloss is the way to go. Full-on "gloss" will stand out as too glossy.
9 years agoReplacing heads - did I do it right?
Moving batter heads with a couple of years of use on them to the reso side is not something I would do unless I were really low on cash. I'd get a se...
9 years agoWhen Pearl stopped copying and started innovating
From green glass drum...
9 years agoSalvation Army Stop Sign kit
It was time for you to become a drummer, and a fantastic old Gretsch drum appeared. I've heard that snare and it's pretty sublime.
9 years ago