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I want to vent a little if that's okay
Yes - I've been told about this lately and it's very good advice - thanks. From FFR4...
12 years agoI want to vent a little if that's okay
I did think the was you 'joking' - but in the back of my mind I thought maybe you were hinting that I'd better get on with the plating like I original...
12 years agoI want to vent a little if that's okay
Thanks for your comments guys. And Blair....NO - I'm not going to gold plate the hardware. I'm retired now and I have to watch what I spend more clos...
12 years agoI want to vent a little if that's okay
The story: I collected some Gretsch 50's 3ply shells over a period of about a year or so. My idea was to search out a paint that was close to Cadilla...
12 years agoPrices, Ebay, and the Vintage Drum Market
The economy as a whole is very fragile.....we depend on the world market, getting a 'raise' in pay - etc. etc. ....which drives prices up..eventually...
12 years agoPrices, Ebay, and the Vintage Drum Market
You just have to look at house prices and business in general in the USA and Canada and there is definately an economic turndown (it's called a market...
12 years agoEbay bidding?
He said he didn't accept my bid because I was in Canada and he doesn't ship to Canada. That's strange because I bid using my USA address. Regarding a...
12 years agoEbay bidding?
I have a question regarding bidding on eBay I recently bid on a drum with 7 days left to go. I checked the next day to see how the bidding was going...
12 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Here's my 10x14 1949 Gretsch Parade drum. The finish was in bad shape when I received it - I put a nice Tung Oil finish on it...but I did nothing oth...
12 years agoTop Hat
Precious drums! Absolutely beautiful.......man, would I love to sit behind that kit.....wow!
12 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Pretty nice Mike. One very cool looking drum. From Mike Curotto...
12 years agoWhere are Ludwig USA metal snares made?
I for one do not care where a drum is made.....as long as it's of good quality. And I don't mind paying more for something if I know it's going to las...
12 years agoThe magic of Level Sealer
Great looking job. Good to know this is out there if I ever need it. Is this it? : http://www.distributorserviceinc.com/unit-detail-01e329.html?Uni...
12 years agoShould bearing edges be left alone?
My experience with refinishing/tweaking edges on a 50's Gretsch shellpack - 20/12/14/5.5x14: My drums were bought new in the late 50's and I'm the se...
12 years agoVintage Zildjian Cymbals Question
$250 maybe for the 18 & maybe $200+ for the hats. Just a guess from what I've been seeing on the Bay.
12 years ago