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Taiwan Made Drums
I knew I could count on you guys, drummers are always at the cutting edge (coughing edge?) of culture. Stuff like this reaffirms my faith in the futu...
5 years agoTaiwan Made Drums
I wish I could come up with the lyrics for a version of a takeoff to the tune of "My Sharona" (sp?) with the title of "My Corona". Sorry for the e...
5 years agoDesperately seeking Low Boy!
I would be prepared to pay a fair price depending on the condition and completeness. They are extremely rare. Is that a rhetorical question or do yo...
5 years agoLudwig "tri tone" wrap?
I remember marching drums in my ill gotten youth that had that color combination.
5 years agoScatsquatch
There are an awful lot of sick puppies on this forum. I admire every one of you and think it is why I feel right at home...
5 years agoManufacturing Secrecy: The Dueling Cymbal Makers of North America
Wow, thanks for posting this. Would it be possible to get a PDF of this or a link to where it is available? I would love to file it but am not sure...
5 years agoFlat or Angled?
JimmySticks: I never ding or break cymbals and mine are mounted like in your photo. I noticed your snare drum angle and wondered if you played matche...
5 years agoFlat or Angled?
I almost always am playing jazz and show music so I have a ride cymbal mounted low but slightly angled on a older Rogers Swivomatic mount attached to...
5 years agoCreating stain fade?
I have never tried this but the drum shop where I worked in the 1970's had some tobacco burst finishes done by a gentleman who painted hot rods. I wa...
5 years agoYour best NOS find
I found a NOS Slingerland Tempo King at Steve Weiss Music (thanks Dan!) a few years ago and also a Ludwig Ghost from the estate of Ed Shaughnessy at P...
5 years agoBesson 1920/30s snare drum
Potters in Aldershot may be able to help with the custom calf heads. I have no idea about the snare screw. Perhaps Potters or Footes in London can r...
5 years agoDoug Clifford
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix has one of Cosmo's CCR Camco drum sets on display. The exhibit tells the story of his knocking over hi...
5 years agoA new pedal for gigs
From salty 1322...
5 years agoA new pedal for gigs
I collect bass drum pedals and grew up playing a Speed King. Since you mentioned recording I would like to recommend that you check out a magnetic pe...
5 years agoSwivomatic empty hole
I am too impatient to wait for the picture. From the location you describe I would guess that it is for a detachable toe stop. Maybe someday I will...
5 years ago