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What is this Gretsch?
Yes, the true Broadkaster name (sometimes called the Rocket Lug) was for the lug that attaches to shell in two spots like the drum in the earlier post...
20 years agoGretsch Use of Model/Serial # Paper Labels
Good question and I have no idea!!! What I can say is that Ludwig, Slingerland and Rogers also started using serial numbers in the 60's because it be...
20 years agoNo Reserve Auctions!!!
Yeah, that has been a huge discussion on other forums that leads to heated arguments. I guess I will give my take on the topic and see what happens....
20 years agoWooding snare.
This is a tough one since many of us know about the US drums. As more overseas chaps enter the forum they will help. I do have a badge on the badge p...
20 years agoWhat year is my ?Buddy Rich Super Classic? snare?
The standard butt puts it later, many of the early 50's drums have an extended butt. They made the switch at some point in the late 50's. The 51 catal...
20 years agoSlingerland Krupa 5"x14"Snare Drum
Yes, it is a nice snare and I recently purchased the exact drum with a case, stand and sticks for a Buy It Now on Ebay for $125 plus $15 shipping and...
20 years agoNov 2, 2005 - Added new Icon
Added a new post on or off Icon No new posts New Posts Thanks Excited David
20 years agoStrainer for DW snare
So it has a 4 holes for the strainer? Kind of stuck now since many of the replacement strainers only have 2 holes. If the strainer is still made, I'...
20 years agoGeo B. Stone Master Model
I think in certain circles they are collectable, but not with many of the main stream collectors. I had my eyes on one last year on Ebay that was abs...
20 years agoNo Reserve Auctions!!!
Does it bug any one else when a seller boasts "NO Reserve Auction" and then a $200 starting bid!!! If you really want to Boast it as a seller then st...
20 years agoOct 28, 2005 - New Leedy Brochure
Here is a new Leedy brochure on the web site. [IMG]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/my_collection/literature/leedy/leedy_brochure1-1_th2.jpg[/I...
20 years agoLeedy Snare ???
That looks like a Leedy Uitility model snare drum. Here is a scan from the 1933 catalog. At that price I'll take 10!! In regards to the exact year...
20 years agoIdentify this Slingerland
What you have is called a Student Model Snare Drum. Mohogany finish 7" x 14" with a Rapid Strainer. It is in excellent condition and a very nice examp...
20 years ago14 x 9 inch Slingerland snare?
I guess in either direction you have a 7" x 14" or 8" x 14" which were catalog sizes. The model at one time was called the Gene Krupa Model in the 50...
20 years agoShould I re-paint my Rogers Bass hoops?
It all really depends on the extent of the restoration. If it was a general cleaning, then it might be best to leave the hoops as is. It is kind of li...
20 years ago