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Boosey And Hawkes - Any Drums Made?
Yes they did, I have a catalog from I believe the 40's or 50's for Ajax Percussion Boosey & Hawkes Ltd. The Ajax catalog lists a variety of Boosey...
19 years agoLudwig Acrolite - but how does it sound today?
I would say the drum is very versatile and probably one of the most played drums in the history of drums. With that said it could probably handle any...
19 years agoSlingerland Pictures - Update
Just added a new Slingerland letter from the photo collection. Very cool letter with a hand sketch from Bud Slingerland. Click the letter to visit t...
19 years agonew guy with a slingerland wrap question......
I have never seen it on another set of non Slingerland drums before so I would say it safe to say it is probably not being made. With that said the...
19 years ago65 wood dynasonic snare - black onyx
I would like to see the pictures. Send them to [EMAIL="vsd@vintagesnaredrums.com"]vsd@vintagesnaredrums.com[/EMAIL] Thanks David Webmaster
19 years agoReuther Drums
Specifically what are the questions we can help you with? The drums themselves would be considered a lower level import set and the cymbals as well....
19 years agoK Zildjian Istanbul stamps?
My source dated this as a newer stamp, probably a 1960's stamp. Give or take a few years David
19 years agoHow to mount imperial lugs on a Supraphonic 400 snare?
I believe you are asking about the cup washer? To push the cup washer in would be over tightening the screws. Yes, I have seen both from the factor...
19 years agoType 3 - 1950's Cymbal Stamp
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19 years agoType 2 - 1940's Cymbal Stamp
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19 years agoSlingerland lug question
They look like streamline lugs to me, but don't hold me to that because the picture is hard to tell. They have also been called "Cigar" lugs The sha...
19 years agoK Zildjian Istanbul stamps?
O.k. Thanks, I had to remove it from the link, crop it and sharpen it and add it to your post as an attachement. I have to say, usually the images ar...
19 years agoK Zildjian Istanbul stamps?
Yes, good question. I'm in the process of updating the cymbal site that will eventually be on its own server and your stamp information will be avail...
19 years agoWhere to buy a snare for a Dyna Sonic?
If this is a drum you play then go with the Puresound wires. If you are going for authentic museum piece then find the original 60's wires. I have no...
19 years agois my gretsch a fake? Help me pls
Yes, it is good to see two drum forums said the exact same thing. So now you have two groups of experts to state your claim when you communicate with...
19 years ago