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My wife and I went to the Music City Drum Show this year held July 18-19 in Nashville, Tennessee at the fairground's exhibition center. We had a wonderful time and bought this very nice 1967 Ludwig Club Date set and matching snare that I want to tell you all about
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This is from my personal hoard and is the first that was produced when we started the manufacturing the different stock single ply models so, it’s #1!
Read moreThe Ludwigold finish was only available from 1927-1930, that’s why I am dating this set as 1928.
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There are few drummers in New Zealand who can look back on a successful career lasting more than 60 years of continuous work, and also lay probable legitimate claim to being the most recorded drummer in the country.
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The birthplace and hometown of legendary drummer Hal Blaine celebrated its favorite son on October 12, 1991
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‘Kuon Ganjo’; a masterpiece recording that has an uptempo East Coast energy that is Mike Clark’s forte.
Read moreWhen I heard rumors that Jeff was going to build complete Paiste 2002 drum sets I vowed that one day I would own one.
Read moreInside we find a nice selection of early single drums, hardware and a huge plethora of individual sound mimicking instruments. The sound machines were extremely popular on the radio and live theatre stage shows, and if you had a great selection you probably got hired!
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-Up to only three pictures of one drum, drumset, cymbal, plus a description, story, etc. per month
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-No sales. The For Sale Section is for that.
Introduction: 1982
Discontinued: 1989
Background: This series was succeeded by the Amir II
Alloy: B8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description: "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals."
16” Zildjian Impulse Crash cymbal in excellent shape. The Impulse (and Amir) line of cymbals were aimed at rock and metal players.
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A jazz critic once described Joe Corsello as “the best young drummer in jazz – polished, electric, and tasteful to a turn.” It was 1976, and Joe’s group ‘New York Mary’ had just released their second (Arista Records) album titled – ‘A Piece of the Apple’.
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New Category!!! called “Show Us Your Vintage Drums” for anyone to post pictures of your vintage drums. No writing required but would be welcome.
Read moreI paid my way through university by playing, teaching and working at a friend’s music store.
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It would not shock me if the Hoshino, Pearl, and Star pedal footboards were all an outsourced product from a single factory, with the rest of the parts being made in their own respective factories. Just another mystery to solve!
Read moreThe end of the 1920’s saw the Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company emerge as the largest family-owned drum manufacturer at that time.
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The Famous Drum Company 6.5”x14” Curly Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply curly maple snare drum with matching 1/4” thick reinforcement rings.
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The Famous Drum Company “Solid Eight” 5”x14” Hard Maple Snare Drum is a 1/4” thick, steam-bent, single-ply maple snare drum with 1/4” thick curly maple reinforcement rings
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It’s too flarging hot!
Read moreIn 1926, the Leedy Drum Company was first to introduce Pyralin, a nitrocellulose 'plastic' finish on its drum offerings. The first two colours introduced were Sparkling Gold, and the more popular White Marine Pearl.
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