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Slingerland Drums

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

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Slingerland drums?

yeh, I have a battery apparnelty Slingerland kit, which consists of: drums, drum (with stand) hat ride tom cyambal high (attached) lack tom, I do not know if the snare drum, snare support, hi-hat or cymbals wrinkle comes with the kit or purchased separately. The color of the bass drum, tom tom and high is a kind of glossy green sheen. The box is silver. lol that's all I know really. U What is expected for this type of thing, and Slingerland not have half-tom?

It looks like a standard 4 piece Slingerland kit. The trap is standard chrome kits for most of the time. Slingerland level is very good quality input and intermediate teams for many years. The dishes are usually purchased separately. There must be a pair of hi-hat cymbals. The pedal was usually low a "speed king" type of pedal. If the car is in perfect condition (no corrosion or scratches), can be worth up to $ 1,000 to a collector, but it is very rare. More often used to sell these kits anywhere between $ 200 and $ 400. Not having a bass drum pedal affect the price and the apparent lack of a pair of scales hi-hat. This finish is generally known as "the spark of sea foam green" or "green Champagne Call a local drum store for more information

1960′s Slingerland Drums

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Vintage Ludwig

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Vintage Ludwig
What are the best bass drum pedal only?

I'm looking for a single pedal quickly to work on my technique right foot. I like the drums of things, but the current Zeppelin flights right side of my double pedal is not responding quickly enough for those "low-type double hits. I was hoping that some batteries can take several different pedals that have experience that is very fast, but smooth and powerful. I looked in the King Ludwig speed for a while but I've heard mixed opinions about it. and the King of speed, I found the vintage is "better" than new ones. Is it this true? I have really wanted to stay on course for all and stick to one for now. some of them have been looking … Tama Iron Cobra Speed ​​King Ludwig (vintage or new) Thanks Pearl Eliminator much!

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Vintage Pair

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Vintage Pair
Vintage F1 cars in Montreal a couple of cars racing in Formula One and make the subject landmark in the history of Grand Prix racing, which is part of Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal June 10-12.
Vintage Pair Crash, RAF Mildenhall 1986

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Slingerland Snare

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Slingerland Snare
are Slingerland Marching Snare Drums good snar drums?

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Aye. They are, or were at least into the 80s, very good drums. Like everything else musical, Yamaha seems to have beat them up a bit and they have competition from Pearl.

Slingerland was out of business for a while, but is now a part of Gibson musical instruments. I don’t know where their production is now, it may still be a “Made in the USA” product.

… Let’s hope so and let’s hope they regain the market they used to have.

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Gretsch Drums

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

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The use of rhythm and song has been used to express meaning and feeling and accompany rituals.

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Music has been part of human life as long as anyone can trace. The earliest civilizations of man has used music as a way to communicate and express feelings. Of all the musical instruments we see in our society today and use regularly, is an instrument that stands out in musical history the drum.

The history of drums is interesting and unique. When we look at the history of this instrument, you will find that drums have been produced almost all cultures worldwide. Variations of drums and drum sets occurred in many cultures, the standard variety of a drum consisted simply in a hollowed out log or gourd with a piece making fun of stretched skin. Different sizes of gourds and logs created different sounds and rhythms.

The influence African

In most African cultures, drums are very important in the use of rituals and religious ceremonies. People from different African tribes relied in the use drums to express themselves and when the slave trade began, the drums made the journey across the ocean too.

African drums and drums provide a unique sound that heavily influenced Western Rock and Roll. These same rhythms and sounds to provide a strong influence on the sounds of today.

The first Drum Set

When it was discovered that a player can play two or more tanks at the same time, people begin placing groups of drums together for a musician play. These groups consisted of an assimilation of drums of different cultures and all over the world. Cymbals and tom tom drums were brought from China and size has been adjusted to facilitate the game when played with sticks.

In the early 1930's, musicians slowly discovered the correct placement drum and lots of practice, a player can address a set of drums, and plenty of batteries no longer needed. Therefore, a basic kit evolved and carried out.

In The first kit

The early drum kits were simple in their design, which is expressed in general, only:

1) A bass and pedal

2) A box

3) Tom Toms

4) The hi-hat hi

5) one or two games suspended cymbal

The evolution of the Drum Set

In the 1930's, the battery was heavily influenced by the sounds at the time and the earliest forms rock and roll. The sounds are hard fan base.

In the 1950's as Rock and Roll began to develop, the sounds became more complex and also the drum kits became more sophisticated, with new additions added to them. Rockers began expanding the drum kits adding more cymbals and tom toms drums to them. In addition, over time, electronic drums were added to drum kits as well. All of these additions allowed musicians to develop their sound and diversified music.

Types of drum kits

In Traditionally, drums and kits battery developed to the point, the new companies were formed and refined products have been and done better. The Ludwig Drum Company is known as one of the most influential and historic drum of our time.

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The Ludwig drum company was founded by a young man who loved to play drums. I could not find a pedal to keep their intense percussion. It went everywhere and could not find an appropriate pedal So a wooden fashion. The pedal is superior to anything else on the market. His brother said that even stronger pedal could be created from a metal product, so they have partnered to create a better under foot. Therefore, Ludwig Drum Company was born.

Ringo Starr, the famous drummer for The Beatles used a Ludwig drums and is known to prefer the Ludwig drums. It is said that even his own original Ludwig drum played with the Beatles.

There were many other types of drum kits and company names that played an important and influential role in the history of the battery. Yamaha Pearl, Tama and Gretsch are all famous brand names of the drums and drum kits helped form the battery as we know it today.

Battery for the future

What does the future of drum sets? No one can be sure. However, with the creation of more and more technology, sounds you can be sure will be further developed. A combination of new and traditional sounds ever found. And the battery limit of creation is simply the imagination musicians.

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Used Drum Sets For Sale

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

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Gretsch Drum

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

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For the drum pros out there, what is the best drumset to buy?

My guy has been a drummer for 20 years and we are going to buy a new drumset. We have looked at Gretsch, DW, Pacific, Yaka and other types of drums. We are looking for a standard 4 piece (as he has stands, cymbals and a snare already) drumset around the 2K mark. For the pros out there, what is the best set for our money? Anyone know of drums made to order by the little guys? Any professional help is appreciated.

I always advise drums to made to order by the little guys, since I am one of them! haha. I’m not a full fledged company yet, so I’ll stop the shameless plug and tell you my views.

C&C is an excellent company (craftmanship, hand rubbed finishes). SJC is very creative (butcher Hoops, inlays). Spaun specializes in awesome paint jobs. Dark Horse Percussion is an up and comer with good skills and good prices. Risen drums is good too. The problem with alot of these custom companies, is that it’s the same thing across the board, except the bigger boys like Truth, SJC, and spaun charge a lot. Phattie drums are great too but you may want to use only single ply heads with those because their bearing edges make a dead sound with two ply heads.

Either way, keep in mind that with all these custom companies, they’re all made with the same fantastic drum shells (Keller) and the same lugs/hoops/mounts (Worldmax/Dixon, Gauger/RIMS). There are plenty of dudes out there like me who have regular jobs but can build a killer drum set that can hang with the guys at Shine and Truth.

Don’t buy OCDP. That’s the one big custom shop that I have seen too many issues with. Their hardware (lugs, mounts) suck. Stay away from Creature Drum Co. in florida because He can’t use a tape measure. (Badges off center, crooked tube lugs, etc). Shine drums is popular, however I’ve seen some stains and fades that were just garbage quality. Plus, they’ve been known to quote “endorsers discounts” that weren’t really discounts because they jacked up the “regular price” and discounted from that. Kinda underhanded.

If you don’t go with a custom shop kit, look on Ebay for a good quality DW. Not Pacific. A DW. If you have 2K don’t go wasting it on a toyota when you can get the Lexus.

Or you can look at a Ludwig Classic Maple. Or a Ludwig Vistalite if you’re into the acrylic thing. Phattie drum co. makes a great Acrylic and the DDrum Diode is a nice acrylic too.

Do not buy a gretsch. They look nice but they have the worst bearing edges of any company. They’re too lazy to do a countercut and too much hand shaping on the edge for it to be truly flat. Do not buy Pearl either because while their bearing edges may look nice, they’re not flat for the most part. Plus Pearl likes to do underhanded things to smaller builders, like steal their designs (Spaun’s vented snares and their failed attempt last year to patent Stave drum shells).

Also there are plenty of custom drums that make the rotation on ebay. A buddy of mine here in town got a Truth 3 piece set for $1450. It has glass glitter wrap and Claw style wood hoops. Same set from Truth would have cost him $2600 after an endorsers discount. Sure it wasn’t his ideal color, but Silver Glass Glitter with Chrome hardware is so classy that he didn’t care, and he gets tons of compliments on it. You or your bf may run into the same luck. Just keep your eyes out.

Good luck.

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Vintage Gretsch

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Vintage Gretsch

Macon Soul for a romantic Getway

Macon for a romantic getaway with Soul When you are looking for something romantic to do in Georgia, a large weekend is a trip to the heart of Macon, Georgia to see her happy and lively nightlife. Macon, known for its rich history of music is the perfect escape for couples, and if you are planning a romantic getaway for two, Macon is certainly worthy of being in your playlist.

One of the best attractions in Macon has to offer is the world famous Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Georgia has among its players, The Allman Brothers Band, Ray Charles, "REM, James Brown, Little Richard, Alan Jackson and many others. Hall of Fame has accommodation facilities thematic instruments, career and personal items, for many performers. Venues include: The Gospel Chapel, Rhythm & Blues Revue, Skillet Licker Café Teatro Gretsch Vintage Vinyl Record Store and more.

If sport is more your style Verification of the Hall of Fame Georgia Sports and drive a NASCAR simulator. Or a shot of history, visit the Tubman African American Museum. Series of concerts and bands to continue jumping Macon music scene. It is not jazz, R & B and country blues acts constantly in motion through the bars of many nightclubs and venues entertainment section of Macon busy.

One of the most romantic ideas and creation date offered Macon is the historic trolley tour through the center of the city. Come see the historic Cannonball House, or the birthplace of famous poet and singer, Sidney Lanier. If that does not resemble what you are looking for, just search the history for a romantic stroll and see the festive side of Georgia animated.

Macon is home to the fields and meadows and forests with extensive civil war forts like Fort Benjamin Hawkins and Native Americans Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds. If you want something a little more into it, a romantic evening of music and pleasure can often be found at the historic Douglass Theatre Macon and Music Gallery.

Honestly, there are so many different places to visit if looking for an adventure trip or simply shrink in a traditional bed & breakfast, the city that Sherman could not burn is more than willing to provide. Give the gift romance in the context of a romantic getaway for two. Whether a romantic weekend you want, or you need a place for your big birthday celebrations, Macon, Georgia is the place to be.

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Donna Beasley, The Romance Lady, is a romantic travel expert who coaches people to create memorable romantic moments, honeymoons, vow renewals and other special romance occasions in travel locations throughout the world. Donna is the author of the recently published ebook, The Romantic’s Manifesto: 10 Golden Keys of Romance to Excite, Seduce and Captivate Your Lover. Get a complimentary copy of her ebook at her website

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Rare Vintage

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Rare Vintage

Vintage Automobile Museum

There are museums for literally everything possible so that we want to collect and maintain for the time. Car enthusiasts will not have trouble finding the great museums of antique cars. Some of the oldest and most famous cars housed in these facilities. Many of them are also fantastic tourist sites so be sure to bring your camera to see everything. Find classic car museum is not difficult, but may require some research and travel. There are some who are better known than others. It is likely that these are easier to access.

The former American Automobile Club is a museum outstanding success. This place of warm welcome and family all suggests that the whole family. There is something for all ages so that children feel comfortable here. This museum is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Like any museum, there are areas that contain the cars too expensive and rare vintage, but we have a section where children play and have fun without worrying about breaking anything.

Go through the museum store multiple items with care. From tees In personalized plate, there are many to choose from. Bring a gift for someone or something just for you. There is even a good selection of books and toys, really something in the store gifts for everyone. The museum has so much personal vehicles, and those that are there for a limited time special events and exhibitions. For information about events or directions, details of the museum is AACAMuseum.org.

The Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is always worth testing. The exhibitions are not boring and they always have something fascinating and exciting to attract their attention. Peterson.org has the information you need on things like your online shop or schedule lets you plan your visit in advance. You can submit your own or go through a tour group. These groups are also offered to elderly and even children. Study guides for teachers is available for free download for instructors interested in planning a trip to the Museum. There are days Special designed specifically for children.

The Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum is dedicated to providing the most valuable experience for all visitors to the museum of classic cars. Special events include things like a display of Harley Davidson and shows different cars of all kinds. NWCarandCycle.org is where you can view details and see the calendar that describes all of the above events. There are also periodic special events to make things new and exciting.

Visit a museum of vintage cars is something that appeals to many. It is very interesting to see that our current home vehicles. All these led to those classic cars on the road today. It is important to maintain and enjoy them.

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Very Old

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Very Old
Is it bad or strange to take something, even if it is very worn and old?

I like to use an old shirt / jacket (heavy shirt hot) much, although very old and worn Tho. I keep a perfectly clean, but is used and looks very bad. LOL I almost never used in public and if I do, it is always covered by another coat heavy. I love for sentimental reasons, I guess. And it's comfortable. Weirdo IA I?

No! That's pretty normal if for sentimental reasons or just because you I think that its fine. Screw what people think:)

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