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Some old clunkers from Germany, Switzerland and USA.

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It´s great to be here. I´m a drummer from Germany and prefer the vintage stuff.

I normally play the old stuff, ready to rumble with my classic rock band.

Here some pics from the drums I restored and played a long time,

first the Sonors:

[img]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/LITE11.jpg[/img]

Sonor Lite (1990) in yellow. Sizes are 24x17, 13x11,14x12 rack toms, 16x17 and 18x18 floortoms. Deep and mighty, this kit rocks.

[img]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/arosi1.jpg[/img]

Sonor Phonic Rosewood (1976)

[img]http://www.rickmeier.homepage.t-online.de/IMG_1000.jpg[/img]

Sonor Super Champion (1974)

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/acryl5.jpg[/IMG]

Sonor Champion Acryl (22/13/14/16)

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/IMG_1846.jpg[/IMG]

Sonor Champion Acryl customized by Wahan Drums (24/13/14/16/18)

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/sig6.jpg[/IMG]

Sonor Signature (24/13/14/18)

I´ll hope you enjoy it!

Ludwig Stainless Steel 24/14/16/18
Rogers Holiday 20/12/14 wmp
Rogers Holiday 24/13/16/18 wmp
Sonor Phonic Rosewood 20/12/16
George Way Aristrocat Tuxedo Akazie 22/13/16
Dunnett vintage brass, Rogers 6,5x14 wmp, Pearl
Chad Smith Tricolon 6,5x14
Paiste 2002, Sound Creation and Traditionals cymbals
Posted on 11 years ago
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The Ludwigs:

[img]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/IMG_1181.jpg[/img]

Ludwig vintage vistalite (1975) with original Hercules hardware.

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/IMG_3399.jpg[/IMG]

Ludwig 3-ply Big Beat (22/12/13/16/18)

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/k-054.JPG[/IMG]

Ludwig Stainless Steel (24/24/12/13/16/18)

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/k-steel017.JPG[/IMG]

my live setup: 24/14/18

The Rogers:

[img]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/Rogers/IMG_0542.jpg[/img]

Rogers Londoner V (1976)

[img]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/Holyjazz-003.JPG[/img]

Rogers Holiday (20/12/14/mateched snare)

My cymbals are from Paiste, a mix John Bonham setup:

15" 2002 Soundedge hihats, 18" 2002 medium, 18" + 20" +24" Giant Beat.

My one and only Snare: Joyful Noise Studio Brass 6,5x14.

Ludwig Stainless Steel 24/14/16/18
Rogers Holiday 20/12/14 wmp
Rogers Holiday 24/13/16/18 wmp
Sonor Phonic Rosewood 20/12/16
George Way Aristrocat Tuxedo Akazie 22/13/16
Dunnett vintage brass, Rogers 6,5x14 wmp, Pearl
Chad Smith Tricolon 6,5x14
Paiste 2002, Sound Creation and Traditionals cymbals
Posted on 11 years ago
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fantastic kits. I love stainless steel also my all time favorite drum material.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Unbelievable! Those kits are simple the most beautiful drums I have ever seen! You must live in Rock'n'Roll Heaven!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
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HOLY GUACAMOLE!

THAT'S SOME SWEET CANDY!

(shhh... don't say it too loud, but that batch you've got is real percussion p0rn... yep.)

Pleased to type at you! Welcome

fishwaltz
Posted on 11 years ago
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I don't see any pictures.

Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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What? No Slingerland????

Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Nice stuff man! I like the Sonors quite a bit even though I'm a Ludwig guy! Cheers!

Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Thank you!

Unbelievable! Those kits are simple the most beautiful drums I have ever seen! You must live in Rock'n'Roll Heaven!

Wow, I have never received such a nice compliment!

What? No Slingerland????

I´m sorry, I never played a Slingerland. But I still need to offer a Premier Resonator:

[IMG]http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/k-IMG_4173.jpg[/IMG]

In all these years and the many restored drums I've gotten a lot of experience. Acrylic shells were still relatively easy to grind and polish. Stainless Steel is hell, this material is very hard.

I have played many years Sonor, specially the 70ties and 80ties Sonors. Atomic bomb proofed hardware, 12 ply fat beech shells. My first kit was a Sonor Action, my second a Rogers Londoner V, Dynasonic snare and Zildjian Avedis cymbals, bought in 1980. I think that was a good start.

But for now I like my Ludwigs better. Look at the Stainless Steel, this drum embodies a true statement for rock music. On stage, it looks simply incredible.

[IMG]http://straight-theband.de/amtool//bg_images/gal/img/1381258005.jpg[/IMG]

My second favourite kit is the WMP 3-ply Big Beat. Easy to tune, warm and resonant tone.

Rogers drums are also superb. The shells are built very well. The Swivomatic hardware are fantastic as the Memriloc hardware. And they sound so good!

Here a mighty 5-ply Fullerton:

[IMG]http://rickmeier.homepage.t-online.de/black%20rogers-008.JPG[/IMG]

24/15/18. A real stoner kit.

My favourite drummer are the old masters, Ringo, Bonzo, Ginger, Ian Paice and Phil Rudd.

Here's a little music with my band. I hope you like it: band3

http://www.rickmeier.privat.t-online.de/01%20Spur%201.mp3

Ludwig Stainless Steel 24/14/16/18
Rogers Holiday 20/12/14 wmp
Rogers Holiday 24/13/16/18 wmp
Sonor Phonic Rosewood 20/12/16
George Way Aristrocat Tuxedo Akazie 22/13/16
Dunnett vintage brass, Rogers 6,5x14 wmp, Pearl
Chad Smith Tricolon 6,5x14
Paiste 2002, Sound Creation and Traditionals cymbals
Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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Sehr schicke Sets! So ein Stainless Steel fände ich auch verführend!

Und das 70er 3ply WMP... Lecker!

Posted on 11 years ago
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