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About Paul E
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Expertise
I can answer questions about repairing drums,recovering,modifying,and custom design. Questions about gigging ie. attitude to others, agents,punters,band members, family and friends etc. The philosophy of drums in general, oh yea there is a philosophy in drums and drumming.

Experience
Past/Present clients: I have played in the Uk, gigging with various types of bands, groups, artists, both on a local level, nationwide and in other countries, Australia, America and Amsterdam. I have been involved in recording studios, session playing and also teaching. I play in a local praise and worship band at present, and nationwide meetings as and when required.
   

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In Category  Drums & Percussion

SubjectDate Asked

percussion plus snare10/28/2009
  Q: Looking for any replacement parts for this Percussion Plus snare or even just info on the company. ...
  A: Looking at the logo, it looks like the American version, the Uk one is different. ...
Double Bass Pedal10/21/2009
  Q: I'm looking to buy a double bass pedal for my husband's Slingerland drum kit (a birthday present). ...
  A: Well Mel, Here some choices: This ones only RRP: $799.00 20% off RRP ...
Change of Drum Module10/8/2009
  Q: At present i am using TD3 Roland Drum Set. I like to change the module (TD3) of my Drum to other ...
  A: Well Francis, as u know the TD-3 has been discontinued, as well as the TD-8 and the TD-10, there is ...
repairing drum rutes/ hot rods8/3/2009
  Q: I just got myself a new pair of Pro Mark hot rods about less than 2 months ago, which I use quite ...
  A: Well rubz, the first thing to do is take them back to the shop u bought them from. they should last ...
cracked cymbal7/28/2009
  Q: i have a 18inch AAX stage custom cymbal and its cracked about 2/4 of an inch what should i do
  A: first of all you dont mention where the crack is, on the edge. in the the middle, near the bell. So ...
older dw drums7/27/2009
  Q: I just bought a set of dw drums, 01/02 model with oval lugs. dw has since went to round lugs. where ...
  A: check these sites out: http://www.thedwdrumexperts.com/ ...
How to assemble Starcaster drum set6/27/2009
  Q: I went to the fender website and although they have manuals for assembling everything else, they do ...
  A: First of all here is a review of the kit, it shows a picture of how the kit should look when set up: ...
Snare buzz, retrofit snare mechanism and a black beauty6/25/2009
  Q: I'll try to keep my questions short. I have bad snare buzz coming off the band - bass guitar ...
  A: Well Stephen, sometimes its easier to search for the answer, so: My Thanks to Tomás Howie for the ...
Long Gig6/21/2009
  Q: I have a gig on Friday that the my college asked our year half to organise. the other half has too ...
  A: Well Sam, first of all "loud" doesn't necessarily mean playing harder, it means that u can hear ur ...
Drums6/15/2009
  Q: I am interested in purchasing my first drum set. And I'm wondering should i get a cheap basic drum ...
  A: its not the type of kit that makes a difference, its how its tuned, what the material is made of & ...
Toms6/10/2009
  Q: I have a set of toms that are 12" and 13". I've seen some toms that are small than mines, but are ...
  A: Yeh well Jake, "Small toms - higher pitch? Bigger toms - lower pitch?" Thats the norm, it depends ...
Discription6/4/2009
  Q: So whats the philosophy on drums and playing drums?
  A: The Philosophy of Drums (their true meaning and use) As in all things, there is a philosophy for ...
mic a drum set for live gig.5/30/2009
  Q: hey Paul E, Im new at playing shows and stuff and i've never had to mic my own drum kit. My band ...
  A: heres some infofor you. My thanks to: http://everything2.com for the following. "Miking a drum kit ...
drum depth5/29/2009
  Q: is there any big differances between a 24X24 bass drum keller maple shell and a 18X24 keller maple ...
  A: Well Red, the main difference is the lower frequencies that the 24 x24 produces, the 18x24 will ...
Custom Set5/17/2009
  Q: I'm looking into buying a custom DW set within this year. I know the configuration, shell profile & ...
  A: "I'm looking for a deep and punchy bass drum with strong attack and virtually no sustain" Hi Dan, ...
Pearl Export 12inch Tom5/8/2009
  Q: I am after a 12 inch Pearl Export Tom with a Smokey Chrome Wrap which is near on impossible. I have ...
  A: Hey Allen yeh ur rite, its difficult. I dunno if this will help. http://www.drumwrapshop.co.uk/ ...
Rogers 9 piece set Slingerland snare4/19/2009
  Q: I have a Black and White roger drum set. It has black toms with open backs and 2 white bass drums. I ...
  A: yeh the kit looks nice, why du wanna sell it anyway. you bought it without know much about it, so ...
tom mounts2/26/2009
  Q: So-what type of suspension system would you use for your "dream set"? Also: what is your opinion of ...
  A: Personally I would use rims, I no longer have an accoustic kit. I have no experience on using cast ...
Tuning snare2/23/2009
  Q: i'm tuning my snare drum right now, but i can't get the right sound. When i hit it, the sound should ...
  A: here are various methods and techniques used in tuning drums, I'll describe mine and also include a ...
Bunch of Random Percussion Questions2/9/2009
  Q: I am semi-new to drumming. I have playing for about 6 months now and I still have some questions. ...
  A: I don't no if ur in the States, I guess u r. Heres some links to help u: MY THANKS TO PROF SOUND ...
Broken tension rod1/17/2008
  Q: When I was re-assembling my kit, A tension rod in the kick drum snapped in half and now half of it ...
  A: Well JoJo, u need to take off the tension rod casing from the shell usually fixed with screws from ...
recovering my 1961 Ludwig Super Classics1/16/2008
  Q: I would really like to recover my Silver Sparkle 1961 Ludwigs in Ringo's Black Oyster Pearl but on ...
  A: Well Brian, the short answer is no! You have to completely remove the old covering or u may not be ...
JENCO Marimba S/N 74464-21/16/2008
  Q: I am trying to locate a high D sharp/E flat for this instrument. Do you know where I might find one? ...
  A: Jenco's time frame was mid 40's to early 70's. The frame design usually tells the era. Jenco ...
Hoops Difference1/14/2008
  Q: I have a question. Could you tell me the difference between wood hoops, die-cast hoops and the ...
  A: Well Alex, here it is: 1. Die Cast Hoops: Thicker and stronger then triple flanged stamped ...
Cleaning Ludwig Speed King1/11/2008
  Q: I read a previous answer from another expert about how to properly clean a Speed King. Well, I've ...
  A: u mite have these already "The Speed King is a great pedal. It is unchanged since 1948,but that does ...
DW snare or Ludwig1/11/2008
  Q: I'm buying a new snare drum and I'd like to know your opinion about these two items that I have in ...
  A: the only way u will know what is best is for u is to try them side by side, but as there both on ...
large bass drum tuning?1/10/2008
  Q: and after getting good quality batter head advice and non batter advice,(aquarian), i still am not ...
  A: Well Paul, a 28” marching isn't designed as a kick drum as it wasn' meant to be hit with a beater on ...
Broken Hi Hat Mechanism1/5/2008
  Q: Hey Paul, I don't know why but for some reason when i take my foot of the pedal for my hi hats they ...
  A: well the hi-hat tends to comprise of the following parts: You got the foot pedal which is fixed to a ...
drum tunning1/3/2008
  Q: How exactly do you tune drums?
  A: here are various methods and techniques used in tuning drums, I'll describe mine and also include a ...
painting hardware6/5/2007
  Q: I have been considering painting my old Ludwig Rocker and I have read about painting the shells but ...
  A: here's a copy of a reply sent previously. Check out these links: ...
Slingerland Drums6/2/2007
  Q: I am looking for a 22” bass drum head w/Slingerland logo for a mid 70’s kit. It doesn’t need to be ...
  A: sorry for delay, my computers been crashing a lot recently. I think I need an expert, lol. Ok. check ...
Rogers Drum Set5/20/2007
  Q: I just bought a Rogers Holiday Vintage set. It is a Black Diamond Pearl color and I am wondering how ...
  A: David,its a loaded question, cos, it depends on: the state of the kit, the country its being sold ...
Drummer playing with click track5/16/2007
  Q: I'm the lead singer/bass player in my three peice band and have having difficulty with my drummer. ...
  A: Well Evo, speaking as a drummer, if a drummer, cant "cut it", them "cut him loose".You need someone ...
Where can find this particular drum kit for low price like £250?5/12/2007
  Q: My daughter has just started playing drums and her birthday is coming soon.She has asked me for ...
  A: Well Yvonne, thats because the retail price is way above that, this was one quote: ...
eeeeeek!5/11/2007
  Q: ok so here's the problem: i moved my set from one houseto the other and now my hi-hat stand appears ...
  A: Well Jen, this has happened before, so heres one of my "stock" answers. It could be that the rod ...
painting5/11/2007
  Q: i have a quick question about painting my drum set , ok my drum set is a PEARL FORUM SERIES and has ...
  A: Well Casey, u sure do ask a lot of questions, anyway I have search my past "stock' answers, so here ...
drum sticks/mallets5/9/2007
  Q: I'm looking into buying a drumset this summer, but have no idea what to get when it comes to sticks ...
  A: Well Heather, 2b sticks or similar are good for most types of music (with nylon tips if want a ...
Removing badges in preparation for re-covering shells...4/15/2007
  Q: I have a 1973 Olympic Europa Twin kit which I recently purchased. The current wrap on the kit is a ...
  A: Sok, you should be able to get replacement grommets from your friendly drum shop (if they aint ...
Removing badges in preparation for re-covering shells...4/14/2007
  Q: I have a 1973 Olympic Europa Twin kit which I recently purchased. The current wrap on the kit is a ...
  A: Well Rob, You dont want any scratches or marks. Cover the area surrounding the shell with a piece of ...
Custom Drum Badges4/9/2007
  Q: I am currently building my own stave snare drum, but I was wondering if there is a company that ...
  A: Well Brandon, most badges for drums usually have the manufacturers name and logo on them, to get ...
resonance drum2/18/2007
  Q: my name is jimmie and want to ask a you a question about the resonance drum head. My question is, i ...
  A: Well the answer is to take the head off and use a smaller drum head or a saucer/plate and carefully ...
drum repair2/7/2007
  Q: It really needs help bad! There are parts missing off of the foot bass drum (the silver things) and ...
  A: Rodgers had a fantastic reputation years ago and their drums and hardware were second to none. ...
touching up my laquar finish in my drum set2/5/2007
  Q: I got the kit used and it had a couple of dings in it, there not very big the largest one is maybe ...
  A: Well Stephen, if u knew the many processes that are used by Tama to get the shells to that finish: ...
interior shell finishing1/2/2007
  Q: My name is John from the USA. I read your remarks regarding drum finishing. Excellent! But I just ...
  A: first of all, I dont know much about the Premier series of drums. You mention two models in your ...
Red headed drummer12/15/2006
  Q: I have red hair and just was curious if you know if theres any famous red head drummers?
  A: Well ....Adam. its not that easy, as most drummers dont see themselves that way, there drummers ...
repainting drums12/10/2006
  Q: i want to change the color of my drums which are tamas what kind of paint or primor would i use or ...
  A: here's a copy of a reply sent previously. Check out these links: ...
Broken high hat12/8/2006
  Q: I think I tried to do what your advice suggested by taking the silver piece, that goes into the top ...
  A: well the hi-hat tends to comprise of the following parts: You got the footpedal which is fixed to a ...
Broken high hat12/2/2006
  Q: I was playing recently and my high hat got stuck, so it won't come up when I release the pedal. I ...
  A: yeh, sorry for delay, my new job kinda takes a lot of my time. Anyway, it could be that the rod has ...
rogers black onyx11/4/2006
  Q: I will let you known what I decided. Now I see that it could be some problems with change colours. I ...
  A: yeah u need a plasticiser, that is a coating that will prepare the surface for the paint to stick ...
rogers black onyx11/2/2006
  Q: I have a rogers holiday set back onyx finish from 65 . I would like to take off the paint, plastic / ...
  A: sorry for delay, I am getting my stuff together for a bike trip across part of Europe. You mite need ...
communicating with drums10/31/2006
  Q: It is very interesting and a new way of thinking. I should have originally told you why I asked the ...
  A: Heres a few links for you, including some samples of drums: ...
Pearl ISS10/30/2006
  Q: I'm just restoring my first drum kit, and i wanted a new Tom mounting style. I was thinking of using ...
  A: Well Paul, according to Pearl Europe in their spare Parts cat on page 37, it shows the ISS systems ...
communicating with drums10/30/2006
  Q: It seems logical that one of the first uses of drums by Native Americans would be to communicate ...
  A: I will answer by enclosing the entire article that I have used to demonstrate the concept of the ...
japanese pearl drum kit10/25/2006
  Q: i few years ago i aqquired a drum kit from a friend. it doesn't appear to have any information on ...
  A: Whoa Tod, how longsa piece of string, it could be any one of a dozen kits produced by those ...
silent drumming (mesh heads)10/21/2006
  Q: I do know about the mesh heads..Will be be getting any pitch related sound. I mean will there be ...
  A: Well Roy, ur gonna have to think about fitting triggers: ...
silent drumming10/21/2006
  Q: I live in an apartment and I have just brought a drum set for my son. I want him to hit the actual ...
  A: seasy, just swap the heads for a couple of mesh heads and voila! its done. There even ...
drum sounds dead10/18/2006
  Q: after bringing my kti home from a recent gig, the 10" tom all of the sudden sounds dead--primarily ...
  A: I have never hear of drum shell suddenly going "dead", all I can think of is, the shell has become ...
M6 12mm screws10/15/2006
  Q: Looking for chrome or stainless M6 12mm set screws, that hold the connecting rod between the two ...
  A: Well Joe, heres what a search revealed on google for "M6 12mm set screws"revealed. ...
Mesh head trigger10/12/2006
  Q: Do you know if it is at all possible to buy a mesh head and trigger it up on one of those remo ...
  A: it is possible, its is quite time consuming to achieve as the standard mesh heads are apparently a ...
Drum kits10/10/2006
  Q: Hope you are well. I was just wondering if you know who the first band was to have their name on the ...
  A: yeh I am fine, as regards your question, well... If its just "drummers" it could have been Gene ...
evans EMAD resonant10/6/2006
  Q: I have the Gretsch Catalina Birch drums and recently upgraded all heads. I have the Evans EMAD heads ...
  A: ur right, I am not familiar with this product, however, I did some research and found the following: ...
sweaty hands....9/22/2006
  Q: I am 10 years old and I have been taking private classes & playing in a band at a music scool for ...
  A: You could try wrapping some tape (as a quick fix) around the drumsticks where u grip them or try and ...
Cymbal Repair9/17/2006
  Q: I have a 16 inch paiste crash cymbal with a 3/4 inch crack at the edge. I'd like to know if there's ...
  A: Watcha done to ur poor ole cymbal, lol. If u dont wanna cut out the crack u could try and drill a ...
Bass drum refurbishing8/22/2006
  Q: I have recently acquired a mid-1930's bass drum that belonged to my grandfather. It's been sitting ...
  A: Well Lee, In 1956, Chick Evans invented the plastic drumhead, so... the drum head on your ...
Re:resent reply to "older Yamaha drums"8/7/2006
  Q: Hey Paul, I have an early 80's vintage, set of Yamaha Tour Series Drums. I really like the drums ...
  A: I am sending this again, hopefully u will get this one! I have sent an email to the experts web ...
Water damaged luwig 3 ply bass drum8/3/2006
  Q: I just got a 1966 Ludiwg bass drum. It was water damaged in the bottom of the drum. I believe it is ...
  A: Yeh okay Owen, like how longs a piece of string. Right if you realise how drum shells are made, you ...
drum wrap8/2/2006
  Q: Paul, After 30+ years dormant in drumming, my wife surprised me with a kit for Christmas. It's a ...
  A: first of all I gotta say, whadu expect for $632.00 or less! That would just about pay for 1 (brand ...
Drum wrapping7/25/2006
  Q: hey, i was wandering about drum wrapping, but i wana take off the old wraps and leave the wood ...
  A: I found this, from one of my previous answers, so here it is: ...
drum wrap7/5/2006
  Q: I'm wanting to put silver sparkle wrap on my Gretsch Catalina Birch drumset..I saw a video on how to ...
  A: Ok John, let me tell u this, whats wrong with having a nice stained and polished finish anyway! ...
gig bags5/28/2006
  Q: I have been drumming for 6 years and would like to purchase some gig bags. I have the tama swingstar ...
  A: well u pays ur money and u takes ur choice: ...
Ludwig SuperSensitive SD spare parts5/12/2006
  Q: I just got a used beautiful 14" x 8" Ludwig supersensitive SD from USA, by mail, but unfortunately ...
  A: check out the following: ...
tuning a snare5/1/2006
  Q: I recently bought new skins for my drums and i have tuned the three toms to a nice tone but i cannot ...
  A: Well Gareth, ya gotta crank it up to get a nice crack from it,cos "if it aint tite it wont bite". ...
New or Used3/8/2006
  Q: I have not played drums in 40 years. I always wanted a matching set. I am looking at the prices and ...
  A: okay so you wanna start again, well, the best method I found for sticking on wrap is to use double ...
New or Used3/4/2006
  Q: I have not played drums in 40 years. I always wanted a matching set. I am looking at the prices and ...
  A: first of all i must appologise for not replying sooner, I have been extremely busy with my job, so I ...
tuning3/1/2006
  Q: Anything basic about tuning drums that you could tell me would be cool. I use a regular 5 piece rock ...
  A: there are various methods and techniques used in tuning drums, I'll describe mine and also include a ...
cymbal repair2/21/2006
  Q: i have a few broken cymbals,all zildjian, 19'' crash,20''k crash ride,15'' vintage hi-hat top-and i ...
  A: Watcha doing to ur poor ole cymbals, lol. Ok here is the answer to ur question. The way to fix ur ...
Hi there, my name is Steve,...12/28/2005
  Q: my name is Steve, Im 16 and i just started playing the drums. Honestly they sound nothing like i ...
  A: Hey Steve, did you expect them to sound like they do on the cd or tapes you have, not in the real ...
bass pedal on drumset12/27/2005
  Q: I'm sure this is a basic question, but how do you stop the "bounce" on a bass pedal? Is it a matter ...
  A: Welllll Doug it depends on: If the bass drum skin is too tight, the length of the beater, the make ...
Refinishing Drums12/8/2005
  Q: I've read some of your advice already regarding refinishing drums - I have a couple specific ...
  A: well u certainly taken on a challenge, anyway heres some info on pressboard, see below: ...
painting drums12/5/2005
  Q: I'm a automotive mechanic/auto. painter. Thats been asked by my son to paint his drum set for him. ...
  A: Hey Harley, nice to hear u wanna do something for ur son, check out the following: ...
sound proof room11/27/2005
  Q: "Hi Paul, I have played drums long long before and to my delight noticed that my 3 year old son is ...
  A: its good to know that ur offspring is picking up ur talent, like father, like son, as they say. Any ...
Cracked kick drum10/16/2005
  Q: Paul, Hi there. It looks as though i am going to be getting a drum via ebay within 24 hours that ...
  A: well u certainly set yourself a challenge, guess you like to live life on the edge huh, you've gone ...
Blue Man Group Drum Construction10/9/2005
  Q: I was wondering if you have ever seen the blue man group's Complex rock tour. if so, is there any ...
  A: although I hadnt heard of them before, a quick search revealed the following: ...
Looking for a sound, and a place to get it9/25/2005
  Q: So im in the market for a kit, and im looking for a funk/hip hop sound. Billy Martin (esp. on ...
  A: although I am not familiar with some of the artists you mention, I did a search and found the ...
Recovering9/6/2005
  Q: My Q is I have a five piece set OF PREMIERS. I would like to bring back that old loving feeling ...
  A: Yeh its an awesome task but very rewarding, when u have finished, you can look at it and say "I did ...
recovering mallets8/9/2005
  Q: I'm a recently retired band director and percussionist. I have been cutting timpani and bass drum ...
  A: I am sending this again as I dont if u received it Hi Jerry, Although not my usual field of ...
drums2/10/2005
  Q: I have 5 questions. 1 How old were you when you started playing drums? 2 Are you self taught or did ...
  A: Here's the answers to your questions. 1 How old were you when you started playing drums? I was 10, ...
Pronouncing percussion brands1/9/2005
  Q: Can you help settle some arguments among some of my percussionist friends? How do you pronounce ...
  A: sorry for delay, I have had to have my internet connection cut off as its too expensive, I will ...
Drum recovering-refinishing11/8/2004
  Q: Paul, I just got my Tama Imperialstars out of my parents basement. The covering on the shells ...
  A: Well alright, you gotta a lot of work on your hands, you sure you wanna do this as it would be (as ...
drum purchase11/6/2004
  Q: I saw a 6pc,CB700-50th anniversary drum set,made in 1984,the price is $350.00,no symbols or ...
  A: Well it sounds like a good deal, at the end of the day you got a great kit and who knows in years to ...
drumming10/25/2004
  Q: I cant read drum music for set or marching and I have been drumming for 3 years now. What kind of ...
  A: I dont read either, its a personal choice, as you've been playing for 3yrs perhaps its time for you ...
Hello, question about making electronic drumkit.9/21/2004
  Q: I'd decide to make me electronic kit and made rubber pancake. But main - brain, that give us sound ...
  A: Well Vlad, one way is to look thro websites like these: ...
how do ya tune a drum?9/6/2004
  Q: i bought a cheap set at a pawnshop, took them apart and painted them. when i put these heads back on ...
  A: there are various methods and techniques used in tuning drums, I'll describe mine and also include a ...
What has been done to this kit9/1/2004
  Q: Please if you have time to look at this http://www.cymrudesign.com/kit-1.jpg As I am thinking of ...
  A: Well Dave without actually "seeing" the kit and inspecting it up close, it is not within my ...
can cold temperatures damage drumsets?8/30/2004
  Q: my son has a drumset and the only room we have is in the garage. I live in an area where it gets ...
  A: I have kept my drums (when I had accoustic ones)in many different types of environment, even in a ...
Ping8/10/2004
  Q: I have a 12" snare,and it has a really annoying ping. No matter how I tune it, I can't get rid of ...
  A: first of all you dont mention if your shell is wood, fiberglass, steel, brass, copper,aluminum or ...
Electronic Drum Set7/5/2004
  Q: Hey, My name is joseph and i've just started drumming this summer. I've been really into music over ...
  A: Hey Joe, Well its kinda like "you pays your money and take's your choice". See below: ...
Hi Hat5/26/2004
  Q: I enjoy playing the drums for myself and played since I was 8 some 40 years on and off. Never played ...
  A: Good for you Rick, drums are about having fun, not taking it too seriously, life's short enuff huh. ...
tuning & home recording4/29/2004
  Q: I have late eighties 7pc tama, rockstar kit. 8 inch. wood snare, 13, 14, 15, 16in & 18in floor toms, ...
  A: Thats easy, just check this out: www.drumweb.com/profsound.shtml - 101k - As to my philosophy, as ...
Recovering drums4/20/2004
  Q: Is it better to use contact cement or not use any kind of glue when recovering drums? If using ...
  A: All the kits I have recovered have been done with double sided tape, I dont use anything else, ...
pillows4/15/2004
  Q: is it better to use a muffling pillow on my bass drum?
  A: I appreciate your question, but you only asked part of it." is it better to use a muffling pillow on ...
4 lugs4/9/2004
  Q: Hey I already asked you about century drums, i forgot to tell you that it only has 4 lugs on each ...
  A: Yeh well, I guess it kinda depends on which era you wanna sound like stewart copeland, he's been ...
Century Drum Repair4/2/2004
  Q: i actually have 3 q's! have you ever heard of 'Century' as a drumkit brand, i got a kit 2nd hand ...
  A: I'll answer the last one first, if you replace the batter heads on any drum, there is no need to ...
Hardware3/31/2004
  Q: i was just wondering about some drum companies using rubber washers inside shell for hardware. What ...
  A: The main purpose of using washers is to isolate the drums from the hardware fixed to it, including ...
Drum Recovering Etc.3/30/2004
  Q: I hope your expertise can help me out. I recently picked up a 1972 vintage, (Fullerton Era I believe ...
  A: First of all, apologies for not replying earlier, as I have been busy with helping some friends of ...
Repair3/13/2004
  Q: Where do I find laminate to refinish my drums?
  A: Well JJCB, here it is: http://www.drummaker.com/coverings.html ...
Drum hardware3/10/2004
  Q: I have aquired 2 concert toms. I have been looking on the internet and i cannot find out what kind ...
  A: Yes, well, ok, it sure would help if I had a picture of the toms, otherwise its kinda like "how ...
Printing on skins3/3/2004
  Q: I would like to get my band's name put on the bass drum skin but I don't know how to do this. I ...
  A: Check this out: http://www.customdrumdecals.com/stepbystep.htm ...
drum repair2/25/2004
  Q: I'm writing to ask you about a tom shell I own. It's an early 80's Ludwig Rockers 15" tom. It's out ...
  A: Well drum shells due to the nature of the materials used have a tendancy to become warped or "out of ...
How to hide/fill holes in mother-of-pearl2/18/2004
  Q: I just bought some older drums finished in WMP Pyralin laminate. These drums have had all kinds of ...
  A: Pyralin was invented by Dupont and was used as a covering for Gibson banjos, ok thats the history ...
BACKGROUND ACCOMPANIMENT2/14/2004
  Q: I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE IN THIS SUBJECT(S) BUT I'VE ALREADY STARTED TO PREPARE FOR THE OBVIOUS. I HAVE ...
  A: First of all thanks for choosing me to answer your questions. The next thing you need to know, ...

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