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Oh,the SHAME...of masonite-
The mounted toms and snare are ruined, as the wrinkling extends down almost to the top of the lug. I'd considered trimming the wrinkles off and reloca...
10 years agoHelp id bass drum ?
That tom mount receiver and the wing screws on the spur mounts are specific to either Star or Pearl, but I don't know which. I THINK Pearl. But the lu...
10 years agoProud Dad syndrome
They should come to the states and play on "Prairie Home Companion"-that is just the kind of music they feature. Nice...
10 years agoThrift store snare
Late 60's Pearl. That is the first design of the "tip" style strainer. Also has rerings, which is more of a 60's thing.
10 years agoOh,the SHAME...of masonite-
They are entirely unusable except for display purposes.
10 years agoOh,the SHAME...of masonite-
I am now the proud owner of the Slingerland Masonite drums I posted about a year ago, no longer being able to bear the guilt of directing my good frie...
10 years ago70's Ludwig project.
I would put it together with the inconsistency and determine then if there is a tonal-tuning problem. The drums came from Ludwig with this problem and...
10 years ago6 Lug or 8 lug
I vote 8 lugs.
10 years agoSunset Satin Flame Shellpack
Very nice. I have a soft spot for my "Blue Spruce" early 70's SSB concert tom set, too. And I agree with the snare drum comment. Mine had no snare ten...
10 years agoTake a look at my butt crack
I believe all those type of complicated-shaped parts are cast metal. If so you'll be looking for another one. Try and look to see if inside the split...
10 years agoLudwig BB Supersensitive - strange badge.
That is a funny post Burger Kin
10 years agoany ideas age and info regarding this snare
The "Clamshell" strainer looks to have been discontinued sometime between 1960 +1963.The badge also says that time period. What is the shell construct...
10 years agostencil snares - Brass?
Here is that drum, with the "Tip" strainer. Like a Micro-sensitive, it tips in or out to adjust tension.
10 years agostencil snares - Brass?
As stated in a previous post, I also have the ten lug version of that "President" COS drum. These drums and their relatives have made me rethink what...
10 years agoMIJ Snare (Pearl) BUY THIS NOW!
I have two of those "reeded" snares- a President 10 lug with the adjustable butt and a "Dixie" 8 lug with a standard butt. Both are good drums, but I...
10 years ago