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Great news for Drouyn afficionados

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. . and indeed any vintage drum fan. Yesterday, the contents of the Drouyn factory in Brisbane, Australia (which had been stored by Lois Drouyn for many years) was won by an extremely deserving historian and collector of Drouyn. This person (I will keep that quiet for a bit) loves Drouyn drums and history. Definitely the right buyer. So no mass eBay sales! Included was a lot of machinery, drum moulds and a heap of paperwork. Many mysteries will no doubt be revealed . . . . I'm really pleased about this. History will be preserved.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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This is excellent news, great that these drums won't be forgotten and lost in the Mists of Time. But will it help me find that elusive bass drum lug??? Ah well, one lives in hope....

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From R.Adam McHugh

This is excellent news, great that these drums won't be forgotten and lost in the Mists of Time. But will it help me find that elusive bass drum lug??? Ah well, one lives in hope....A

I'd say you now have a better chance. I'll ask him. Also the repro Slingerland ones you can buy on line will fit and look ok.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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You are a Genital and a Scallop sir, many thanks! By the way, I found a date for it on the inside which I can't believe I missed after all this time. Handwritten in ink: 14/4/67, which makes the drum just under 4 months older than me!

Does the repro Slingerland lug hole distance match the Drouyn's? I don't want to make any unnecessary holes. But I did find an old Maxwin BD lug that fits exactly, so I've put that on temporarily with a resignation that it might end up having to be permanent. But now you've given me renewed hope! Bowing

Posted on 9 years ago
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Maybe I can get that badge I have always wanted.

Posted on 9 years ago
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I`d be in for a badge for my collection!!

OP...Nice set, BTW...

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From R.Adam McHugh

You are a Genital and a Scallop sir, many thanks! By the way, I found a date for it on the inside which I can't believe I missed after all this time. Handwritten in ink: 14/4/67, which makes the drum just under 4 months older than me!Does the repro Slingerland lug hole distance match the Drouyn's? I don't want to make any unnecessary holes. But I did find an old Maxwin BD lug that fits exactly, so I've put that on temporarily with a resignation that it might end up having to be permanent. But now you've given me renewed hope! Bowing

Drill holes!! Never. I've done this for someone else. I'm pretty sure the holes on the Drouyn are 57mm, so all the Slingerland type lugs on this page would fit. My bass drum is packed away but I think that's right.

http://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_9_84

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Thanks for the info. There are three Slingy Beavertail lugs on that page, are they all the same hole distance? I think I'd be going for the first one, L05-01, but you is der cuckoo expert, I is just der cuckoo...

Posted on 9 years ago
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So does this mean NEW Drouyn drums being made with exact&precise shells (Rose Adler/Ash/QLD maple) & hardware?,

Made here in QLD Australia?.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From Aussievintagedrumuser

So does this mean NEW Drouyn drums being made with exact&precise shells (Rose Adler/Ash/QLD maple) & hardware?,Made here in QLD Australia?.

Wouldn't that be nice? I think I'd be making a few more trips to QLD...Car Driving2

Posted on 8 years ago
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