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Mid 60's Sonor Throw-off
I would say a definite yes, if the throw & butt are all intact. It's not a great system to begin with, & needs to be looked at carefully. (of course t...
13 years agoWhat snares would you bring to record?
If the session was for Scottish bagpipes, I would take my 60's Premier supersensitive sidedrum w/ a snare on each head.
13 years agoMid 60's Sonor Throw-off
The lever must be pushed to the side a bit, attach the strings, & then they are pulled tight as you push the lever up. There is a small wire loop o...
13 years agoLudwig & Ludwig 1912 5X14"
A buddy of mine owns a small mom & pop music store in Seal Beach Calif. He occasionally takes odds & ends to the local outdoor swap meets on weekend...
13 years agoBeverly "Snapper" Snare
I believe this was called Raspberry Ripple. I will play any snare, & I honestly find little difference between the greatest & the lowliest. I've had...
13 years agoBass hoops for MIT Apollos
Why put any time & money into what you have ?? Keep the hoops that came w/ the set & adapt them to make them work. Buying different hoops adds no va...
13 years ago24" bass drums...thoughts
There's absolutely no sense in arguing about bass drum size. They all have a great voice from the 18 to the 30 if they have the right head, tuning, m...
13 years agoNot Good - How bad is this?
I wouldn't bother to redo the inside of the concert toms, (your'e just making a hard job for yourself). If they sound thin, it's more likely from the...
13 years agoLudwig & Ludwig 1912 5X14"
Ludwig & Ludwig 5X14", 6 lug snare. This instrument has quite a few details that are slightly asymmetrical, & give evidence of being handmade. (Note...
13 years agoNot Good - How bad is this?
A shrunken, lifting seam is very common on Ludwig drums. It is usually an easy repair. Occasionally the edge is misshapen to such a degree that it do...
13 years agoQuestion about Slingerland bass drum claws
The Cook, "Slingerland Book" , covers details about most hardware used on their drums, w/ no mention of the bass claws. Your guesses are probably all...
13 years agoVintage Slingerland 15x10 Tom Tom Drum 8 Lug Oval Badge
The US gives drum dimensions by first listing the depth & then diameter (12X15"). The European tradition, & most of the rest of the world lists the d...
13 years agoVintage 32" bass drum
You've got a beautiful collection that shows exquisite taste. I hope you're making music on a daily basis. That 32" would deliver an excellent conc...
13 years agoVintage 32" bass drum
It's a shame to see a musical instrument converted to a utilitarian object. ...Like those vintage instruments nailed to the wall as decorations at TG...
13 years agoTo flip or not to flip
The OP was about an attempt to be entrepreneurial. ...And you contact "The Hoarders Club" for advice ??
13 years ago