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ID'ing this vintage(?) snare.
Regarding the lugs, here are photos of a snare that I almost purchased from Craigslist a few months ago. If I recall, I think I pegged it as a Hoshin...
8 years agoID'ing this vintage(?) snare.
Considering the vertical wood grain, it looks like a '60s MIJ (made in Japan) stencil drum. Difficult to say what brand without the badge, but the ma...
8 years agoIt's baaaack!
Mr. Bozzio doesn't seem to have a problem with it. That said, we all can't be Mr. Bozzio. I'd be exhausted (and probably a little bored) by the time...
8 years agoA Star is Born...again
From OddBall...
8 years agoIt's baaaack!
There are indeed 21 (albeit unsightly) drums...if you count the rototoms. The most difficult drum to see is the standard size snare, which is on the...
8 years agoWhat do Rogers 12/14/18 Jazz kits sell for?
Just out of curiosity, and I sincerely mean no disrespect, but is this an "I don't really want to sell it" kit?
8 years agoPenny for your thoughts (so to speak) Value of rare orphan
I'm guessing the comments don't touch on that because this is a site that promotes saving vintage drums. I would never recommend cutting a pristine Ro...
8 years agoRogers clones
I'm sure it's a concern for a lot of Rogers die-hards, but I suspect if the shells are well constructed with the right materials, most who have been w...
8 years agoSlingland 1940 14x7 snare
Are you referring to the snare beds? If so, have a look at this. The 3rd paragraph mentions specifically the issue you describe.
8 years ago1966 Ludwig Downbeat Piccolo brought back to life
That is a beautiful restoration...well done! I've always preferred whiter WMP over aged. I don't mind a little yellowing as long as it's evenly dist...
8 years agoJust HAD to buy this...
I just gave my Supra a Dawn bath last week. I wonder how much more chrome would have flaked off with this stuff? :D
8 years agoRogers clones
I don't get the bitterness toward these new Rogers drums. I don't own a single Rogers snare, but as the owner of a '69 Holiday set, I'm still excited...
8 years agoWhat do Rogers 12/14/18 Jazz kits sell for?
From Hobbs...
8 years agoWhat do Rogers 12/14/18 Jazz kits sell for?
You mentioned a Dyna, is that also for sale with the kit? And does that mean there's a 14x14 FT? If so, that kit will fetch a lot. 14x14 FTs are a...
8 years agoNo numbers ones this ludwig
Yep, early 60s COB Supra? I have a 68 (Ludalloy or whatever it's called) and it has the same hardware, but only two holes for the tone control. And...
8 years ago