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Help to id an old cymbal
I have a 14" Ajaha, stamped made in Italy. A very nice instrument. I believe they were distributed by Gretsch.
3 years agoJoseph Rogers skin head timeline
Thanks, everyone for the comments. I suspect that Rogers may have offered stored up stock for several years past their ceasing of production. I was...
4 years agoJoseph Rogers skin head timeline
When did Rogers cease production of skin heads ? The Rogers book & online info states when the skin business was established, but I'd like to know wh...
4 years agohelp identifying early strainer
Thanks for the info. It appears to be one of the many different strainers used by Duplex. (However, I haven't seen catalogs or search images that...
6 years agohelp identifying early strainer
This strainer was found on an early 20th snare. It is not original, to the drum. It is reminiscent of the earliest L&L strainer, but I cannot find i...
6 years agoMIJ Stencils use by Professionals
I think your topic is very interesting, & I would be curious to hear more. I agree that MIJ drums can hold their own sonically. I've had many sets...
11 years agoMIJ Stencils use by Professionals
I like MIJ drums, & a small group of musicians on the VDF like them, but I hope you didn't bet any money on the statement that, .."professionals are...
11 years agoSpeed King or Speed Master?
My impression was that the OP was about the Red SpeedMaster. The Blue Reversible is engineered very differently, & is a very coveted pedal. No dou...
11 years agoSpeed King or Speed Master?
The "Universal " Speedmaster was Ludwig's budget pedal, & came w/ their budget sets; Club Date, Combo, & Spotlight. Those that bought the Classic se...
11 years agoNot Your Average CL Posting
Vox was Trixon's brand, as they entered the market in the US.
11 years agoTook a gamble...what's this please?
This seems to be a child's drum, perhaps made by a toy company. It probably came w/ a carry strap. This is well made compared to many toy drums....
11 years agoCan you tell me about this drum ? WFL 1920s
WFL started c.1936, the Badge dates this Bass to the late 1930's. (Show some pics of the holes). These drums had removable, hoop clamped spurs,...
11 years agoFrank Holton & Co, 4X15" Snare, c.1908-1918
In my teens I aspired to be a classical Cornetist, & took lessons for 6 years on a Holton Cornet. I see there are websites dedicated to the Holton...
11 years agoa curiosity ... jogging my memory
GGD, Go to the main page of the VDF & click on the section, "Vintage Non-USA Drums", Look at the first thread. A Sticky is a permanent thread tha...
11 years agoIsn't it all just sentimentality?
I think Quality issues initially drove musicians to vintage drums. By the 80's many of the manufacturers had lowered the quality of their drums, & we...
11 years ago