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Possible vint. Japanese BD w/cool wrap
Yes, the hardware says Japanese stencil. Possibly a Kent.
18 years agoWanted: Kent drums
Are you interested in this? [IMG]http://www.musicgoroundbackstage.com/images/inventory_small/40116_u30062.jpg[/IMG]
18 years agoPlease Help Me Identify Ludwig Set
I have to add my congrats. Beautiful, beautiful kit. I have personally been looking for one for several years. You are blessed my friend. :)
18 years agoPaiste Cymbal question and timeline - web site question
Here are the Ludwig Paiste and Ludwig Standard logos.... Ludwig Paiste [IMG]http://a851.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/127/m_99b6d543aecf138a20460...
18 years agoPaiste Cymbal question and timeline - web site question
Mike: Yes, in my opinion, your cymbals are from the 60's, the ink stamped one being later that the one without ink. That said, I do not know the exac...
18 years agoPaiste Cymbal question and timeline - web site question
Mike: I'm definitely not an expert on the Ludwig's but I know that they were produced probably for about 5-6 years in the early 60's. They may have b...
18 years agoPaiste Cymbal question and timeline - web site question
Sorry guys...I've been in Europe for a couple of weeks and couldn't respond. Here's what I know... Formula 602's originally came with only the stamp...
18 years agoThe aging process
Typically sound wise, you are going to get a more mellow sound with aging and patina build up on bronze cymbals. I think you lose some of the sharpne...
18 years agoStoring old stands
Another good idea is to put some desiccant packs in the case. This is often used in gun storage or in gun safes. It absorbs any moisture. You can g...
18 years agoany way to repair old cymbols?
For keyholing, if a proper cymbal sleeve is used, you should be able to avoid further advancement of the damage. If your cymbal does not hang as you...
18 years agoAsba set, age & value estimate...?
Here is another ASBA thread with more information on these drums for your reference. http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2172
18 years agoPaiste 1000 series
These were B8 (2oo2) alloy cymbals released in 1987 and discontinued in the early to mid 90's. As far as the comment about entry level....just a clar...
18 years agoThe Chicago Drum Show
Great stuff. This is the kind of drum show I love to attend....just unfortunately too far for me. Compared to NAMM and Musikmesse, I would rather do...
18 years agoPaiste 602's
I have also recently picked up a 20" pre-serial medium ride, very nice, quite washy yet dark, and a nice defined stick sound. Very crashable also. A...
18 years agoOld mystery cymbals - Help?!
Regarding the Paiste Super, as BBK said is it an early budget line made in Germany - not Switzerland. Since they are usually fairly thin they are sus...
18 years ago