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This just don't seem right
I wonder if the C/L seller copied the photo of the drums for his/her ad? A related story: I had my Valje congas listed for sale a few years ago. Som...
13 years agoThis just don't seem right
No problem Mark It's all good - it's no problem checking these things out - it's good for everyone. I say thanks for showing me it. It allowed me to...
13 years agoThis just don't seem right
I like to think this is a good deal but ....wow....I'm not biting...just saying.... I emailed this guy.....and got this response........below the lin...
13 years agoSome Very Helpful Information Regarding Plating Hardware
This may be of interest to anyone thinking about having a Vintage drum replated Some good advice with the experience to go with it (Chet's email below...
13 years agomy new old Gretsch kit, need help dating it
Are you talking about Carnauba (from trees in South America - that's what is on a lot of your fruit - it's edible) Mothers or McGuiar's car wax....the...
13 years agoWhy Doesn't anybody know about these?
Whoa! $57 !
13 years agoWhy Doesn't anybody know about these?
I hear ya! I can't actually relate to the very drum you're talking about but it seems to be a similar situation regarding the Acro. Maybe a little di...
13 years agoGretsch Tom - Cadillac Green?
Sorry - I was going to post this up-date for this thread a while ago and forgot. The drum is wiped off - cleaned gently as best I can. I think it lo...
13 years agomy new old Gretsch kit, need help dating it
My 69 round badge kit (sold it) had that tom hanger. Your badge was offered 70-79 (VDF Badge timeline Guide) - transition from RB to this SSB was 70...
13 years agoChrome Re-plating on die-cast and stick-chopper hoops
Yes Mark - I think they will. I'm trying to get up-to-speed and learn as much about it as I can before I step into a shop with my goods....next week....
13 years agoChrome Re-plating on die-cast and stick-chopper hoops
Does anyone here know how to chrome plate die-cast rims. How does Gretsch do it? If die-cast rims are pot metal does that mean the are more difficul...
13 years agoChrome Re-plating on die-cast and stick-chopper hoops
I'm just now looking into having the hoops re-chromed on my late 50's Gretsch kit. When I mentioned Die-Cast to the re-chroming foundry/factory owner...
13 years agoDo not buy from MidwestPercussion.com
I read throught the Thread and I like how things are turning out here. I have to say I've put a few titles on Threads on a few Forums that I wish I...
13 years agoJ.G. Richards Co. - Bass Drum
What a beauty - one nice drum & hardware! Thanks for posting the link to the music history info.....now I'm off on another aside .......this 'Vintag...
13 years agoJ.G. Richards Co. - Bass Drum
Tim An aside: I recently bought a book written about the young Drummer Boys of the Civil War. You may have heard about it or read it already but if...
13 years ago