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Premier/Yamaha snare stand part
I repaired the threads on the height adjustment of this stand,and I'm now looking for the rubber arm end.Probably an 80's Premier/Yamaha stand.Nice li...
13 years agoOff Set Pedal
This line of thinking is very interesting-my biggest issue with the whole double-pedal thing is the "lag"due to having immediate control of the right...
13 years agoDoes that price include a free car?
I have never seen Tama "T" badges with no hole. Concert toms have a different badge entirely.And the tom mount looks like a stand mount in the bass re...
13 years ago24" bass drums...thoughts
I have owned 2 sets w/a 24.The first,a mid 80's Gretsch 13/18/24 was not good.Substandard build quality.Maybe the bass,at 16X24 was too deep.The set I...
13 years agoGretsch Blackhawk
Those are totally generic MIT's.Until recently Blackhawks were whatever Gretsch could get the cheapest.Those are either luan or basswood.Within the la...
13 years agoCan anyone help identify this kit?
I'm going to say mid-60's Pearl EXCEPT for the mounted tom,which is Hoshino.I haven't seen double spurs on an MIJ bass drum before.
13 years agoSlingerland Jet 1965
I like how you have them tuned.And I have to concur about the 602's.For the longest time,in my youth anyway,Paiste=Ludwig/Paiste=eh.Then I got a 2002...
13 years agoHelp identifying this drum
That is almost identical to the Leedy "Utility" model I owned and restored a while back.Look for some indication of engraving on the batter side rim.
13 years agoDeal Alert: Maple kit
I purchased a Verve 10 X 12 orphan mounted tom 2 years ago to complete my church set.It was damaged and needed attention,but the shell was rigid but V...
13 years agomagnum drums made in taiwan
Those style drums are very common.MIT Pearl stencil drums with hex-rod mounts and Pearl style lugs.I would not be surprised if there are 1/2 dozen set...
13 years agoWuhan cymbals
Yes,please post pix,and your opinion on their sound.
13 years agomagnum drums made in taiwan
Yes-please post pictures of the set for dimensions,color,mount and lug design.It could be a standard MIT Pearl based 7/8 tube mount drum that many dru...
13 years ago1200 miles to find out....whats in the box?
You need to write a short story about that trip-call it "Lord of the Rims"or"The COW boys big adventure".I too picked up a COW set about ten years ago...
13 years agoQuite the tale
You can get pretty large diameter rivets,just not at the hardware store.I've seen them with 1/2" heads.Keep looking!
13 years agoNorth Drums - Minted Out (yikes)
Gentlemen....here is the result of too many hours watching LA Ink and Jesse James reruns.It is not his fault,it was the MEDIA.
13 years ago