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A good source for nylon web straps for cases?
I picked up a couple of old trap cases recently. The straps are missing on one, and the fomer owner cut the straps too short on the other, so they j...
12 years agoLudwig Snare/Cymbal Stand bases not gripping tightly
I recently had a Ludwig Flat Base Cymbal Stand base (bottom section) that was not gripping the next (middle) section tightly enough, even though the w...
12 years agoYamaha D-20? Serial number 0034
From Fayray...
12 years agoLudwig Speed king Love or not and why
I give a full voiced "meh" to the Speed King. I have one on a vintage MIJ set just to have that vintage vibe. I don't hate it, but it certainly is i...
12 years ago22" Avedis Zildjian "Thin Dance" Ride
Thanks for the info. Those are the only markings on the cymbal (nothing on the underside). Paging drumaholic. drumaholic, please pick up the white...
12 years ago22" Avedis Zildjian "Thin Dance" Ride
Anyone............Bueller..........Bueller................ Can anyone pinpoint a date range by the trademark? Does anyone know why they designated s...
12 years agoVinyl rewrap complete
Nice job! Looks great! I know that the vinyl is thicker than drum wrap. Did you wrap it all the way to the bearing edge? If so, do the heads still...
12 years ago22" Avedis Zildjian "Thin Dance" Ride
I recently picked up one of these. I am not very familiar with them and I am hoping that you fine folks might help me. It's in great shape, and it s...
12 years agoWood vs. Metal Bass Drum Hoops
Very good points, all of you! I don't care for metal hoops for a few reasons: 1. They make the drum heavier. 2. Most of them have the "loose marble"...
12 years agoVintage sizzle rides
From RogerSling...
12 years agoWood vs. Metal Bass Drum Hoops
This is a question with either a bunch of answers, or no real good answer, but I'll ask anyway: Was cost the determining factor in using wood vs. met...
12 years agoVintage MIJ Sizes/Configurations
Question/Opinion Time. I'll go first: What do you think are the most typical sizes and configurations for MIJ kits? I'm talking about vintage stuff...
12 years agoUnusual snare drum
Are those lugs made from foam?
12 years ago60s Star 3 piece with 3 extra shells Red Sparkle
Really nice kit, John! If I didn't already have an MIJ red sparkle kit, and another MIJ Kit in those same sizes, I would pounce on this! Good luck!
12 years agoYamaha Stage Custom Birch Bop Kit With Legend Maple Snare
Nice kit. A little steep for me. I just sold my Cranberry kit (same sizes) with a matching Stage Custom snare for $400. That's all I could get out...
12 years ago