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13 years agoEarly Slingerland Congas?
Slingerland has congas listed in cats way back in the 30s and 40s and 50s ... etc. yes, they've made 'em during the Chicago years.
13 years agoSlingerland snare drum. What is it?
Actually, you probably should hang on to it. Krupa COBs are very good snares but they just don't command the dollars. Play it and enjoy it.
13 years ago3-ply versus 6-ply drumkit video
Link tests fine for me. Odd. Well, go to YouTube and search out "Ludwig drums the real sound Greek Drummers- spiros ligonus" and the gent who posted...
13 years ago3-ply versus 6-ply drumkit video
Here be what ye seek. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=4S-l3XQhydQ ... and for the record, that other video 'test' sucked.
13 years agoNeed help with measuring cymbal weight in grams
From bunnyman...
13 years agoCymbal worth
Actually, I never liked Biometrics. As far as what I've stated, it's just observational. I have not been wrong yet predicting market shifts, and I dou...
13 years agoNeed help with measuring cymbal weight in grams
The oz. is plenty specific enough for the wt of a cymbal. For the OP - The difference lies in the units of measure. Grams are metric (SI) units and...
13 years agoCymbal worth
It blows my mind just how wonderful vintage drums are and how little money they fetch. I agree with you, Jon. Several years ago, we were seeing the be...
13 years agoCymbal worth
Just wanted to go on record ... Vintage cymbal prices will begin dropping relatively soon. I've watched the manner in which these deals have matured...
13 years agoslingy RK questions....
That was the answer. No, it would not have been an option ... the seller is suspect and as such, doubt creeps into this decision. Your gut was correct...
13 years agoslingy RK questions....
When doubt appears, walk away. Never allow desire to overrule doubt.
13 years agoEak
Dang, that's high. You may want others to comment, but to me, that's seriously high.
13 years agoJust joined up... Okay to introduce myself here?
"A rose by any other name ..." dang. I was wrong. I always thought "a rose" was those things the Indians shot at the cowboys.
13 years agoVintage Drum Brand Preferences
I love love love 70s 3ply Slingerlands. Amazing quality and outstanding edges. I prefer natural wood finishes or very very unusual wraps. I also like...
13 years ago