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19 years ago1960's Zim Gar Drums
I've heard (and this is only hearsay) that Zim-Gar were basically Tama, before they started using the Tama name. As stated, it's likely that they (ear...
19 years agozilco cymbal
Hi David - When you say "Weight", do you mean the actual weight of the cymbal or thin, medium heavy?? Thanks - I think I have access to a FedEx (or s...
19 years agozilco cymbal
Cool - Just saw this thread. I have a 13" Zilco (half of a Hi Hat pair possibly?) and I checked out the link David provided. My cymbals logo is differ...
19 years agoBest heads for 67 ludwigs? (playing honkytonk music)
I have to also give the "thumbs up" to the Remo Coated Ambassadors, top and bottom. I have an older japanese kit which has the rounded style bearing e...
19 years agoplease identify this set
I own a few Kent snares myself. The lugs on the tom and bass look like Kent hardware. Other companies put their name on Kent made drums (Paramount, Re...
19 years agoQuick advice on Ludwig needed.
Thanks O-Lugs. I passed on it and it sold for a little over $50.00 I believe.
19 years agoQuick advice on Ludwig needed.
Hello drum nuts - I'm looking at a Ludwig snare and want to know if it's worth buying. Specs: Pre serial # crossed stick badge (1960 - 63) not transi...
19 years agoMystery vintage snare. . .
Ah... much better pictures. I can now see that the throw off is different than my Ludwig. Not to say that you're isn't also a ludwig, but I can see a...
19 years agoMystery vintage snare. . .
Pictures are kinda small, so it's hard to tell for sure, but the throw off looks a lot like the one on my 1920's Ludwig Jr. model snare. My throw off...
19 years agonot that important...
Not sure if anyone is making "fake" Remo's out there, but I would suggest to your friend that he take the head back to the drum shop and ask for a rep...
19 years agoAdvice needed - Chrome in bad shape.
Thanks for the replies folks. As it turns out, I cleaned up the drum as best I could - I spent 3 days, couple hours each day, and got a reasonable am...
19 years agoAdvice needed - Chrome in bad shape.
Hi folks - I picked up an old Kent metal shell snare recently. I've tried all of my polishing methods on the shell and it's far better than it was, bu...
19 years agoNo Reserve Auctions!!!
That bugs me too, but the worst thing (in my eyes) seems to be the trend of breaking up complete, beautiful vintage kits and selling the individual dr...
19 years ago1960s Ludwig Acrolite Snare ????
Did you contact the seller about this and if so, what did they say? Have you posted feedback on the item? I also notice they have a set of "Vintage"...
19 years ago