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From leedybdp

Hahahahaha. Why did I ever trade this drum set away? There was nothing wrong with it. I was simply in the "horse trading" mode back when I did this.

Well that sure is a beauty.

What did you trade for it?

Wayne

Posted on 4 years ago
#61
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I really am not sure. But, I know that I held back on trading away the canister throne until later. I think that I traded the WMP drums for a my 1963 Leedy Black Diamond Pearl set. If that was the trade, I really don't regret it because the Leedy set is my all-time keeper drum set. I think that I got another decent drum set for that throne.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 4 years ago
#62
Posts: 5176 Threads: 188

From leedybdp

Hahahahaha. Why did I ever trade this drum set away? There was nothing wrong with it. I was simply in the "horse trading" mode back when I did this.

Wow! That's whatcha call a full SET of drums! Beauties, too!

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 4 years ago
#63
Posts: 345 Threads: 47

Like many, I check in frequently, but I too am guilty of lurking and not posting much these days. For me, part of it was screen/keyboard fatigue from finishing out the school year remotely. Since then, my only excuse is a “Honey Do” list a mile long...and oddly messing around with old drums never seems to make the list.

That said, the VDF is still the only place to find people who get as excited as I do about old drums so I would be very sad if it were ever to go away.

If there were one thing I’d like to see changed, it would be the way pics are uploaded. I would post more pics if they didn’t always show up sideways. I do know how to do it, but those extra steps sometimes make the difference between sharing a pic and not.

I think many value the information and thoughtful exchange here at the VDF so let’s all do our part to keep it alive!

Stop stringing and tuning your instrument, make music now.
-fortune cookie

Vintage Drums:
1970ish Ludwig Standard Avocado Strata downbeat
1970ish Star Acrylic 22,12,13,16
1950’s Gretsch tympani 26.5
19?? Sonor roto-tympani 13x12
70’s Ludwig Standard alum 14x5 snare
90’s Arbiter Adv. Tuning 12x5 snare
90’s Ludwig blackrolite 14x5 snare

Modern Drums:
Erie Drums 1-ply sycamore shell kit 18,10,13
Erie 1-ply maple 14x5 snare
Tama S.L.P. Acrylic 14x6.5 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
#64
Posts: 5550 Threads: 576

I’m just getting to old

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 4 years ago
#65
Posts: 1094 Threads: 183

Hi all!

Still at it but just bought the dream house & drove 35+kits here & still setting up shop!

Looking forward to finding some treasures in the heartland and gigging again soon.

Posted on 4 years ago
#66
Posts: 234 Threads: 58

Still here and still check in once every couple of days or so. Started a new business (what a time for that Cooked Egg which takes up A LOT of time, which seriously impairs my forum and drum playing time ......... keep safe guys!

Drums: Ludwig / Star / Tama / Yamaha
Snares: Arai /Mapex / Ludwig / Slingerland / Star / Tama
Cymbals: Meinl / Paiste / Tosco / Wuhan /Zildjian / Zyn
Posted on 4 years ago
#67
Posts: 30 Threads: 9

I am here and I check in a few times a week, but I don't see much going on with new posts. In the old days, if you were looking for a vintage drum or part, half a dozen people would chime in and you could find what you were looking for. Now days, most posts go unanswered.

Posted on 4 years ago
#68
Posts: 2264 Threads: 83

Still here. Regretting selling my Camcos a couple years ago? Could I have retired to a hidden cabin somewhere if I had waited a bit sell them? :)

There was a time when mlayton was selling Ludwig snares like crazy here. Still have one of his, a nice '69 Supra!

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 4 years ago
#69
Posts: 20 Threads: 6

From Hoppy

https://youtu.be/Dr9e0yGcQbkI check in everyday, but it doesn't mean there's much conversation going on...A lot of things have been talked to death, and this is a narrower focus of a already narrow subject.

This pretty much nails it. Info filled board, but there is a lot going on. Stay safe & healthy!

Posted on 4 years ago
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