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Vintage Rogers wrap question
Rogers and Slingerland both usually ran glass wraps. They called them sparkling pearls, but they were glass (most of the time). Ludwig most always wen...
13 years agoHold Your Head High
Don't have television in the house. I keep all my media (movies, music, other video and such) on hard drives and I access it in whatever room I happen...
13 years agoInvesting in a new kick pedal...
I've played the DW 5000 and 7000 for years. Like 'em both. I've tried LOTS of other pedals, but none felt quite as good to my feet. So, there ya go.
13 years agoHelp With These Zildjians and Model Etc.
You know, I'm glad you cleared that up. Goodness knows we had know idea where you stood on the subject of vintage cymbals. :D
13 years agoHelp With These Zildjians and Model Etc.
Mr.Lud, an apology is due you. I'm sorry you hit these gents on a nerve express. Every one of the gents in this thread is a very cool standup guy. You...
13 years agoHelp With These Zildjians and Model Etc.
I like clean cymbals. I like shiny cymbals. I like a sweet autumn colored patina, too. I could care less about value or any of that other garbage that...
13 years agoWho here has not gotten along with a china/swish
18 was my favorite of the group. I also had a couple of these tiny ones ... Like a 8 and 10. Those were even pretty cool. If you can find an 18 ... Wo...
13 years agoWho here has not gotten along with a china/swish
From jaghog...
13 years agoLudwig's player roster over Rogers players roster!!
Look at my user name and take a shot in the dark on where I stand on this bit of discussion. I LOVE Slingerland drums. There is enough variance in s...
13 years agoArtificial Aging
I own a couple of natural wood finish kits. Those have aged well. The oak has honeyed and spider cracked. If that's what you are getting at, then yes...
13 years agoArtificial Aging
There are pre-aged yellowed wraps for sale. They look hideous as they use the smaller chip pattern. Personally, I seek out pristine specimens or make...
13 years agoKent drums ?
One slight correction ... Kent did not use any shells related to Gretsch. It's a common mistake as there was a personal connection, but only personal....
13 years agoThoughts on Ludwig Pioneer snares or other 6 lug snares
I liked the pioneers considerably more than the jfests. It plays more open and woody and free. It's a more versatile drum. Really enjoyed them.
13 years agoWho here has not gotten along with a china/swish
Sam Ash has the B8 Pro 20 china for 125 free shipping. I may order one today. I miss that cymbal. Also, the Sabian 20 HH Dark china is pretty slick,...
13 years agoWho here has not gotten along with a china/swish
It's funny ... I was just noticing that I've never replaced my chinas. I LOVE chinas and have had a huge variety of them through the years. But, when...
13 years ago