I wanted to say hello after joining this forum. I've been on the DCI and Drumforum sites for a few years now. I 've played as a hobby over 40 years...big band, jazz combo, legit concert band/orchestra, timpani. I have a few vintage players to choose from:

Ludwig '67 red sparkle 14x20, 9x13, 16x16, 16x16 with jazz festival

Slingerland '76 wmp 14x24, 9x13, 16x16, 16x16

Fullerton COB Dynasonic

'48 wmp Radio King 7x14

Ludwig 60's Auditorium 6.5x14

Ludwig 60's 400 Supraphonic

Ludwig Acrolite

Fibes crystallite 5x14

a few marching snares from '30s RK to a new Premier pipedrum snare

and a couple of dozen Zildjians from 6" to 24"

I also play a new Tom Wells Custom maple set with black hardware.

I'm looking forward to some good discussions...hope to learn more about our hobby.