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identify old premier kit
Most of the kit is mid-1960's Premier. The hi-hat stand and snare stand visible are from the Premier Lokfast series made in the late 60's and early l...
12 years agoVirus from Jammin Sams
The site was definitely infected about two weeks ago when I linked to it from a post on this forum. If it's all clear now I'll try it again. Such th...
12 years ago40s Leedy drum head
I don't believe "synthetic" drum heads were produced during Elkhart period Leedy's heyday. Tacked resonator side heads were often pigskin. Sometime...
12 years agoSonor Satin Fl tom PAINTED RED!!
Years ago I acquired some Slingerlands from around 1970 in white satin flame which an earlier owner Rocket Scientist had painted over in a similar man...
12 years agoIdentify 70's Ludwig 'Bronze' Tambourine
I bought one brand new around 1964-66. If memory serves I paid $13.00 for it. Look in Ludwig's catalogs from that time see if they're not shown list...
12 years agoCan anyone tell me more about this kit?
The set, while quite a find, is quite a "hodge-podge" hybrid ensemble, but I'll venture a guess: "4710" is a factory stamp which indicates October, 19...
12 years agoride on .38 Special's "Hold On Loosely"
Budget considerations are often the determinant factors as to which drums and cymbals end up played on recordings. Many studios insist on their own "...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Can you post some 'before' and 'after' photos of some of the hardware you've done with this machine? I'd also like to know how frequently the polish...
12 years agoFavorite vintage snare throwoff?
There are many other manufacturer's models which in my opinion are far more stylish and beautiful, but when it comes to simplicity, efficiency, and re...
12 years agoAnyone recognize this throwoff?
Sincere thanks, coopersvintagedrums, for that information!
12 years agoAnyone recognize this throwoff?
I found this yesterday while reorganizing a large box of stuff buried back in my closet - if I am correct it appears identical to the throwoff mounted...
12 years agoTrixon Hi_hat
The model is 11/270/S Hi-Hat Super from early to mid 1960's.
12 years agoZyn/Premier paper thin crash - good buy?
I always figure that if a cymbal is forty or fifty years old, has been played a lot, and is still in one piece, it is good to go for another century p...
12 years ago30s Beverley Dual Snare drum finished
AMAZING! I'd love to play it!
12 years agoPlease help identify this hardware piece
This looks like some type of cymbal mount or low-boy hi-hat part. Has DUPLEX on the lower part. The top washer is threaded and the felt is attached...
12 years ago