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Rogers Dyna Gut Frame?
Update: Bobby at Jollity Drum farm came through! Now I have to source some proper snare guard plates. FWIW: Bobby seems to have more parts and doo-d...
2 years agoLudwig NOB 2-piece
Be careful with the tension if you are using plastic heads. Those claw hooks are made from brass that were made with calfskin in mind. They will event...
2 years agoRogers Dyna Gut Frame?
Hello everyone! I'm looking to "Concertize" my 6.5x14 COB Dynasonic. A more "crunchy" snare sound rather than the coiled wire. For those who may not k...
2 years agoSnare wires for 1967 Camco 99 SUPER
I recently acquired an Oaklawn Camco Super 99 with the first generation hoops (single support rod). The original 20 strand snares which are overly st...
2 years agoUK? mystery snare
The lugs look exactly like the Premier Double-Ace models from the 1939 catalog. (see Drumarchive.com) I suspect the rims may not be original and I can...
2 years ago1964 Gene Krupa Sound King Snare
I am no expert on Slingerlands, but from what I can glean off of catalogs is that by 1964 the Slingerland catalog showed the GK Sound King (#130) with...
2 years agoThe Flam
And let's not forget Burgermeister Meisterburger who in 1847 invented the "Mammy-Daddy" roll while trying to alert the villagers of a early morning ho...
2 years agoSnares on a C17th military drum
It occurs to me that this drum has been fixed up a bit for presentation. The ropes and ears look relatively new and the heads don't have that weather...
2 years agoMy Shingles Update...and more devastating news
Mark, Please let Eve know that your drummer brotherhood have her in our hearts. This is truly heartbreaking. Please send along our love and support....
2 years agoAnyone here ever polish Wraps with a DA Machine?
The only time I have done this was polishing my Cleveland era, Blue Glass Glitter Rogers kit. I polished by hand using a micro-fiber pad with Canuba-b...
2 years ago'72 Rogers Set
9/72 would be Fullerton.
2 years agoSuper Ludwig - 20s or 30s?
I'll say this is from the 1920's. The major tell is the lack of an internal dampener which wasn't offered until the 30's. It looks like some of the Tu...
2 years agoLooking for chubby washers repro’s will work,
I got my repro Camco "chubby" washers from Mario. [email]mario@vintagecamco.com[/email] You may have to buy a minimum amount, I don't think he sells b...
2 years agoDo You Use Vintage Hardware for Gigs?
Still use my trusty 60's Camco pedal, Rogers Swan leg cymbal stands and my Promark/Orange/Capelle Hi Hat.
2 years agoLP - Latin Percussion - endorser post card
I'm fairly sure that's Martin Cohen, the owner of LP in front with the cap on.
2 years ago