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Vistalite ID Please
The first pic I posted does have the rail in the center ( blue one ) And I dunno, that camera angle is weird. It looks properly aligned, but I can't...
9 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I honestly haven't put any badge on it yet. Wanted to get an idea of the proper badge that should be on before I went ahead with that. If this does tu...
9 years agoModern Acrolites
I've seen the Timeless timber kits. Amazing drums. I'm still thinking about undertaking making a solid shell snare. Had a few massive ( 100+ year old...
9 years agoAwkward tom placement after Slingy rehab
Wouldn't that place the internal tone control to the bottom as well though? I was thinking of maybe going with a tom stand.
9 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I'll post a pic later today. The biggest gripe is that when I got the drum it was missing the badge and grommet!
9 years agoModern Acrolites
I'd call that baby boy a serious modern vintage. Geckobeats - what are your feelings on modern vintage snares. Either new shell with old hardware, or...
9 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
I may have to set this drum aside and find two period correct ones to go along with my bass drum. Maybe do a little restoration on this puppy.
9 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
It came equipped with Sound king lugs.But I'm not sure if those were added later on.
9 years agoLudwig Standard " Acrolite "
Came across this on CL. I know Ludwig made the standards for awhile, but is this also called an Acrolite? Hmmmm http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/msg...
9 years agoVistalite ID Please
Depends on the buyer honestly. While Vistalites with a rail mount are more uncommon, a lot of guys might not prefer it. From the photo you posted the...
9 years agoVistalite ID Please
I have a 70's Ludwig Maple bass drum with the same mounting hardware for the tom. From what I understand it was an option you had for your drums. So I...
9 years ago1970's Tama Superstar
I have an 18" Tama Superstar floor tom in Super Maple finish I'm looking to trade. It's in great condition, the only non original part is one of the l...
9 years agoModern Acrolites
This is true. Though half my drum collection is modern, and the other half vintage. Snare wise though my collection is mainly vintage. Anything modern...
9 years agoSlingerland shell with three reinforcement rings
Was going through my drums and my BDP slingerlands. The bass drum is 20" and I know is from the later 60's due to it's badge. However the kit also cam...
9 years agoHoshino Horror
I have some of those lugs and never had any issues with the little inserts. My biggest issue is they sit flat against the shell and you need to insert...
9 years ago