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Gretsch Catalina Maple
They can be decent drums, but I found that around here in good condition, trade ins at GC are about $500 at resale, with HW.. For $450 I bet you will...
12 years agoSanding Silver Sparkle Wrap
I dont believe proper wet sanding will spoil the finish or the drum. In the end it is a polishing technique to remove as little of the finish as possi...
12 years agoSanding Silver Sparkle Wrap
Thanks, That is an option, but I am interested in understanding the technique right now. The pics dont represent the true color. Maybe if I get them...
12 years agoGoing Broke on Drum Heads
I think its hard to beat the retailers listed in this thread. I have bought from all of them with coupons. deals, etc. I have switched Remo and Evan...
12 years agoSanding Silver Sparkle Wrap
I have a set of Ludwig 60s silver sparkle wrap 3 ply drums. The wrap is dull and "ginger ale" colored. I tried Novus 3,2, but it wont do the job, at...
12 years agoHow do you rank/rate modern drum companies?
[SIZE="2"]Originally Posted by tnsquint I would suggest not yelling "Keller" with regards to C & C. They manufacture their own shells. They have a r...
12 years agoHow do you rank/rate modern drum companies?
Geckobeats' post seems spot on to me. I wish I had the chance to play all of these kits and compare, but here goes. Ddrum is the new Mapex. Ffor cos...
12 years agothis turned up in the post today - Supra
Beautiful snare. I have a 68 Supra 400 and I really want a 402 or 6.5 acro! Maybe "and", But thats ALL I need Niceeeeeeeeee DRUM!
12 years agoWuhan 17 China
I am not looking for a big trade here. A sample of interest items: Example of mix and match needed: I need an authentic speed king beater, mouse eare...
12 years ago40s Leedy drum head
Wow, Is that Nickel? It is a beauty! Once this one is cleaned up I hope to get the gold sparkle to shine as well. Born on date? This one is 42-03....
12 years agoUsing Luddy Hollywood as Downbeat
That new Atlas Isolation mount is a cool option. Does it uses 60s hex nuts? kidding......Anyone using one? Lew
12 years ago40s Leedy drum head
@Blairn, Zilco, and Zildjians. No dogs, but some bent slightly. 13 and 14 hats, 2 chinas with rivets. 1 16 rivet ride, various crashes and splashe...
12 years ago40s Leedy drum head
Here are some pics of the 1942 Leedys before disassembly for cleaning. I will try to take better ones when done. A big suitcase of hardware for the r...
12 years agoTeach me about Rides!
Lucky is spot on. Ride Cyms vary in different rooms, at different times, and based on sticks, technique (lighter touch on the ride, position on the s...
12 years agoWuhan 17 China
COMPLETED I have a Wuhan 17" China in great nearly new looking shape. Replaced with vintage 17 w/ Rivets & I am looking for a fun trade. I also ha...
12 years ago