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Fantastic European mystery snare.
The counterhoops are Germanic in appearance yet they are solid on the underside - quite unlike those from the same time period seen on Sonor or Trixon...
12 years ago70s Gretsch drum thoughts
Some "purists" put them down but I love them!
12 years agoMystery Y BD Pedal
I had one of these pedals years ago. It's one to which I made reference in an earlier thread - a vintage Asian attempt to knock-off (at least in over...
12 years agoLudwig Standard Pedals
Correction: Just occurred to me that I left out the word "Speedmaster" in my descriptions of the older Ludwig pedals! Hmmmm
12 years agoHelp Slingy Bass Drum rehab
I say go for it! Nothing to lose but sweat and time. Once I purchased an old 60's Slingerland bass drum which was sitting in about six inches of flo...
12 years agoThe price tag baffles me
I don't know if the market will meet the seller's asking price, but having played one of these snare drums back when they were first marketed, I can a...
12 years agoLudwig Standard Pedals
In essence the Standard bass drum pedal is the 1960's Ludwig Red Universal bass drum pedal with a different floorboard. I've always found them (when...
12 years agoTrying to Identify vintage "M" drums
Possibly Micosonic - MIJ brand? They hoops and overall styling don't look European.
12 years agoneed parts/advice to refurbish a 70's Ludwig Acrolite snare
Another possibility for consideration: Because it is true that a decent condition complete drum generally costs far less than do the sum total of its...
12 years agoVintage MIJ Badges for sale
All badges have been sold - Thanks to everyone for your consideration!
12 years agoEstablishing a proper and accepted name for a drum reapir-rehab person
A fitting title: The Domino's Pizza Delivery Boy Falling Do
12 years agoHELP!! Calf Head on RB Bass Drum
Have experienced this problem many times myself, and here's how I solved the problem each time: You will need the following items: A white paraffin...
12 years agoVintage MIJ Badges for sale
Found these today and thought I'd put them up for the "non-U.S.A." vintage freaks here! Any/all reasonable offers will be considered, so if intereste...
12 years agosonor pancake snare?
Having owned several of the Sonor pancake models, I believe that the situation you describe is a typical issue encountered by owners of these drums....
12 years agoDuraline heads
My impression of them is less negative than that of previous reviewers. I have been using them over the years on various drums with overall good resu...
12 years ago