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Zildjian 26" crash
This seems a bit early for Zildjian to be labeling cymbals for their function.
13 years agoAu Naturale
RK solid Maple shell, stained Mahogany, finished w/ tung oil to show a very natural wood grain.
13 years agoRadio King help please.....
I doubt this is single ply. This is probably a Student Model Radio King (8 lugs). If it was a solid shell, it would have a Maple exterior. (You s...
13 years agoAnyone heard of or seen a single head snare???
The topic of a single headed snare came up about 2 weeks ago, & I have been looking in my old catalogs. I know, in the past, I have seen one in the...
13 years agoTaking apart a Ludwig beater?
The upper part of the Ludwig shaft is slightly narrower than the rest, so it forms a shelf that catches the lower washer. If you ground away the to...
13 years ago1959 Ludwig Mahogany snare refinish
You grossly devalued the drum in a number of ways: stripping the original finish, carelessly removing the badge, changing lugs, & leaving the shell u...
13 years agoInfo on Valje Congas
LA Valjes can be found in the range of $600-$750 + - in Exc/VG cond w/ original heads. (the market can be quirky on occasion, last month a single con...
13 years agoIs the river really drying up?
20 years ago I hit the LA area recyclers on a weekly basis, & found that people honored their appointments & kept to their listed prices, even if th...
13 years agoValue of a Belloti
I have quite a few cracked old cymbals of the most prized names, Istanbul K's, Constantinoples, 602s etc. etc., They can be played at home as quirky...
13 years agoshopgoodwill.com...
I was unable to bid at the last moments on an item I followed, because of the website problems. This site is an exercise in rank amateurism & greed....
13 years agoHow much would you spend?
Why don't you just tell us what it's being offered for ? (in general, I would advise you to save your money, & get an 8 lug snare). These Pioneers...
13 years agoHelp identifying drums
Not nearly enough information, description, or visuals.
13 years agoThe Blue Book of Drums
RogerSling, good job ! To the OP, This is a new age for Blue Books. Are you going to listen to the advice & appraisals of stores, websites, & ebay g...
13 years agoSlingerland snare model?
You'd be hard pressed to find a better Brass snare !
13 years agoSlingerland snare model?
Buddy Rich 6 1/2 ", TDR strainer, shell w/ 3 air vents. ('76-77, #193). How many lugs ? How many air vents ? I had the later c.1979 version of thi...
13 years ago