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Subject	Date Asked

Phil Collins' drum setup	9/2/2008
Q: Do you know what Phil Collins' drum setup is? A: Ryan, The last picture I saw, Phil Collins set up was: Drums-- Gretsch-- Bass drum--20" ...
Painting drum shells at an auto body shop	9/1/2008
Q: drum shell to match the rest of an existing kit. The owner was intrigued but asked if I could get a ... A: Andrew, Is is very possible that the paints used on drums, do have paint numbers, but since there ...
Vintage Echo Drum	9/1/2008
Q: I just listed a vintage drum on Ebay and I've gotten some emails that it is a fairly rare drum. I ... A: I only had the web site that I gave you. You can see if there is a new web site or phone number for ...
Crash Cymbals	9/1/2008
Q: I own a 14" 16" 18" thin crashes and I'm very concerned about the way to play them. I do take drum ... A: Eric-- All I can do is tell you about the correct technique, but you have to think about it, ...
Vintage Echo Drum	8/31/2008
Q: I just listed a vintage drum on Ebay and I've gotten some emails that it is a fairly rare drum. I ... A: Diana, I think that the person was right about it being an Echo Tone. I have only seen one of ...
Gong Bop Congas	8/29/2008
Q: I have an original set of Gong Bops made of light wood. I purchased them in the early 70's, a conga ... A: The only thing I can tell you is to look on ebay and other drum sites and see what Gon Bops congas ...
kick drum for percussion set up	8/27/2008
Q: Any idea what on the market for an alternative to a high hat shutting sound for my percussion set ... A: Mark-- No problem. There are a lot of companies that make a bracket to attach a tambourine or ...
kick drum for percussion set up	8/25/2008
Q: Any idea what on the market for an alternative to a high hat shutting sound for my percussion set ... A: Mark-- I really do not know what to tell you. I would use one of the hihat pedals on the market ...
Part 2 of Maple used in drums	8/25/2008
Q: I sent you a follow up question but it appears you didn't get it so I'm trying again. Could you ... A: I sent the reply, but for some reason, you did not get it. 1--Bearing edges---You cannot tell the ...
Ludwig vistalite?	8/25/2008
Q: I recently bought my daughter a used Ludwig drum set. Although it appears to be vistalites (it is ... A: Mary--- Make sure that your daughter is VERY careful with those drums. THEY ARE VERY FRAGILE!!! ...
New Ludwig Black Beauty snare or factory B stock?	8/23/2008
Q: I was inspecting the only Ludwig BB snare at a local dealer and the nickel platting on the inside of ... A: Joe, I really don't know without seeing it. At times, drum companies get careless about the ...
restoring marching snare hoop	8/22/2008
Q: Marching season is starting up now...and my line is getting things back in competition order. Our ... A: Ben-- I don't recommend using the sand blasting on die cast hoops. You could try some steel wool ...
Maple used in drums	8/22/2008
Q: Pearl released the Vision VMX series in 2008 claiming its made in Maple. I suspect it's not the ... A: Michael, Here you go--- THe 4 factors: 1--Bearing edges-- the bearing edge refers to the thin ...
Maple used in drums	8/21/2008
Q: Pearl released the Vision VMX series in 2008 claiming its made in Maple. I suspect it's not the ... A: Michael, AS far as what species of maple, Pearl and Premier are using, it really doesn't ...
rogers usa maple	8/18/2008
Q: i want to buy rogers drum maple from my friend how can i now that all parts are original rogers and ... A: Kasko, How old are the drums that you want to buy? Can you send me any pictures? If you can, ...
Cleaning a 70s Black Beauty Snare	8/17/2008
Q: The shell is all intact (and I',m really buying it for the sound) it's just surface tarnish, grease, ... A: Stephen, While the lugs are off the drum, you can clean the threads, then lube them. Do the same ...
Cleaning a 70s Black Beauty Snare	8/17/2008
Q: The shell is all intact (and I',m really buying it for the sound) it's just surface tarnish, grease, ... A: The best lube is "Tri-Flo". It is hard to find, but the best there is. I usually find it at the ...
ludwig restore	8/17/2008
Q: I have recently purchased a used ludwig kit. It's a blue and olive badge concert tom kit 4 toms one ... A: Louie, 1st realize one thing- Drum kits with single heads do not sound very good and they have a ...
Zildjian	8/16/2008
Q: Is there more than 1 company that makes cymbals and why are Zildjians considered the best, or are ... A: Kim, There are a LOT of companies that make cymbals: ...
Cleaning a 70s Black Beauty Snare	8/16/2008
Q: The shell is all intact (and I',m really buying it for the sound) it's just surface tarnish, grease, ... A: Stephen, I will start where you left off--- Take the drum all apart. Clean the drum with ...
First Drum Kit	8/15/2008
Q: I'm looking to buy my first drum kit (I've played on a friend's kit and I can already keep a basic ... A: Christian, My 1st advice is to take lessons from a good teacher. Drumming is so physical that if ...
How to date Dw drums?	8/14/2008
Q: I'm looking to date a DW kit I want to buy. Is there list with the serial numbers like they have for ... A: Samuel, Once again, it should have a date stamp in it. Or you can contact DW with the serial ...
Recovering Ludwigs In Chrome Wrap	8/14/2008
Q: To make a long question short. Im recreating a 1981 Ludwig Chrome-O-Wood set like Rick Allen of Def ... A: Don, I know what you are saying about being obsessed about a drummers kit. One drummer has spent ...
Bearing edges	8/14/2008
Q: I have just purchased a 1965 Ludwid Heritage Kit off e-bay, I have just taken them apart to clean ... A: Paul, What makes you say that the bearing edges are not great? You can't tell about bearing ...
Recovering Ludwigs In Chrome Wrap	8/14/2008
Q: To make a long question short. Im recreating a 1981 Ludwig Chrome-O-Wood set like Rick Allen of Def ... A: Don, Please think REAL hard about using the chrome wrap. I went to a music store on Tuesday and ...
How to date Dw drums?	8/14/2008
Q: I'm looking to date a DW kit I want to buy. Is there list with the serial numbers like they have for ... A: Samuel, All DW drums are supposed to have a date stamp in them. Only the very early drums do not ...
Converting my quad toms to quints	8/14/2008
Q: I have a question about converting my quad toms to quints. The quads are from Yamaha but at the ... A: Eric, The model number does not matter. To convert a quad to a quint, you add a 6 inch drum, ...
rogers drum i.d.	8/13/2008
Q: I recently picked up a set of Rogers drums from the mid to late 70's, I think? It seems to be a mix ... A: Greg-- If my memory is correct, the drums with the script "Rogers" should be from the mid 60's ...
JenCo Celeste	8/12/2008
Q: I sent you an email based on an earlier post i read, but I realized that this is probably a more ... A: Mark, The 1st email was fine. Either way, it doesn't matter. Now what exactly do you mean by ...
getting the right sound	8/12/2008
Q: I would consider myself an intermediate drummer. Currently I play on a low end Tama 5 piece drum set ... A: ED, Let me start where you ended. It is very difficult to judge a drumset by what you heard on a ...
To get speedy	8/12/2008
Q: I hope i am not wasting your time but i wanted to know if there are steps or methods to getting ... A: Julio, You are not wasting my time. There are no shortcuts. Any drummer who knows what he is ...
Jenco Question	8/11/2008
Q: I am wondering about the year of my (heap of a) Jenco Vibraharp. Photos here: ... A: Shawn-- I wouldn't know how to tell you to find out the year. If there is a serial number on the ...
Recovering Ludwigs In Chrome Wrap	8/10/2008
Q: To make a long question short. Im recreating a 1981 Ludwig Chrome-O-Wood set like Rick Allen of Def ... A: Don, Yes the wrap was actually chrome plated sheet metal. Several reasons why this wrap was ...
sonor	8/10/2008
Q: . the rest of the kit is a bit shabby as the wrap is in bad condition.. how about re wraping with ... A: RT, Recovering the kit is the best way to go. If you have never recovered a kit before, good ...
heat	8/9/2008
Q: can heat temperatures of say, around 110 degrees farenheit damage my drumset or the heads? i live in ... A: Marvin, The simple answer is YES! The average temperature inside a car in that heat is between ...
tom shell out of round	8/9/2008
Q: I bought a Ludwig Oyster Blue Pearl set a few years ago. Blue/Olive badges.Possible mid 70s. It ... A: Don, Your drum may NOT be out of round. A lot of those drums were made badly and have a fatter ...
Vintage Zildjian Hi Hat	8/9/2008
Q: I currently own a 20" Zildjian Ride that I was told was from the 60's era. What ever it is I love ... A: James, You are really taking a chance buying your cymbals off ebay or any other place on the ...
restoring rare sonor phonic plus kit	8/9/2008
Q: hey, I have an old sonorphonic plus, 2x bass, 6 toms it was damaged in a fire onstage.. [ yes very ... A: RT, YOu never know what is under the wrap. Usually the drum companies will use the worse looking ...
Vintage Zildjian Hi Hat	8/8/2008
Q: I currently own a 20" Zildjian Ride that I was told was from the 60's era. What ever it is I love ... A: James, Those hihats are out there---BUT----be prepared to pay a LOT for them. I just got a set ...
Drum stain-finishing	8/7/2008
Q: I am attempting my first bass drum project to stain it and finish it. I have a Keller 10ply maple ... A: Craig, You already know the basic steps. The BEST thing to do is either find articles on line ...
lug sizes	8/5/2008
Q: I live in Florida at this time. The salt air really eats away the chrome on the hardware and weakens ... A: Gary, I have lived in Florida since 1957 and I have not had any problems with the salt air doing ...
Live Click Track Options	8/5/2008
Q: I play in a live setting every weekend with multiple drummers rotating in and out from weekend to ... A: Chria, Most of the better drum machines can be programmed with the different tempos. They refer ...
Rogers R-360 drum kit	8/4/2008
Q: as i cant find any info on the web? your help would be very appreciated, Danny A: Danny, You told me NOTHING about the kit--- How many pieces? Condition? * Sizes? Any other ...
Broken swivel nut	8/3/2008
Q: I saw your email when looking for a solution to a problem I've had lately. I've broken two swivel ... A: Tony, You did not say what brand or model the drum is--- ANYWAY---it sure sounds like a case of ...
Piezo mic's	7/29/2008
Q: I want to mic' my drumset with piezo's. Any suggestions on how to do this: Positioning? ... A: Ryan, To be honest, I do not know anything about this. I would bet that there are websites that ...
rogers drums	7/28/2008
Q: I've been playing since 1964 Rogers since 1980 and by know you would think i would know what works ... A: James, The Tama hoop did not have the correct number of holes. If it did and the holes still did ...
rogers drums	7/28/2008
Q: I've been playing since 1964 Rogers since 1980 and by know you would think i would know what works ... A: James, Almost any rim or hoop should fit your Rogers drums. But my question is, why do you need ...
drum kit comparisons	7/26/2008
Q: Mike, I am looking to get back into drumming just for fun. I want to do it right this time by ... A: Chris- A few questions of my own: 1--What are the sizes of the Pearl drums? 2--What SERIES are ...
Slingerland Snare Muffler	7/26/2008
Q: Mike, I've acquired a Black & Silver badge (896386; no manufacter city) brass piccolo snare WITHOUT ... A: JIm, 1st--Black & Silver badges would have been made in Niles, Il. 2nd--It would have been made ...
drum kit comparisons	7/26/2008
Q: Mike, I am looking to get back into drumming just for fun. I want to do it right this time by ... A: Chris-- There are several factors to think about and compare. 1--what is the shape of the used ...
slingerland drumset	7/25/2008
Q: I hope that you can help me, I am trying to find the value of a old 7 piece Slingerland drumset that ... A: Jillian, There are 2 or 3 websites that have a list of serial numbers with the corresponding ...
Ludwig drums age	7/24/2008
Q: My son has found a used Ludwig shell pack that needs some work and a little shell hardware. He ... A: Tony, THe black & white badges are from 1983-1992 (93)- The badges will say Monroe,NC. They ...
Jenco Vibraphone	7/23/2008
Q: I inherited my uncle's old Jenco vibraphone (serial number NE6042083)and, as I don't play or ... A: Dru--- All Jenco orchestral percussion instruments are VERY sought after!! Mr.Jenco was a ...
Ludwig drums age	7/23/2008
Q: My son has found a used Ludwig shell pack that needs some work and a little shell hardware. He ... A: Tony-- The Blue/olive badge denotes the era from the late 60's to the early 80's. The smooth ...
drum kit comparisons	7/20/2008
Q: Mike, I am looking to get back into drumming just for fun. I want to do it right this time by ... A: Chris-- If you want a vintage kit, look for a used Ludwig. They made a bazillion of them and ...
dating of rogers snare	7/20/2008
Q: I have a Rogers powertone snare Serial No 3711 chrome 14" x 5" in reasonable condition. Can you date ... A: Tony-- There are 2 or 3 sites that have all the Rogers serial numbers and their corresponding ...
Slingerland Drum Kit	7/18/2008
Q: I have a Slingerland Drum kit, that I'm thinking of selling. I am not sure of it's age or value. I ... A: Sean, TO do this correctly, I need to see a few pics and ask some questions. If you want to do ...
Drum add-ons	7/17/2008
Q: I have a couple of questions: 1.) I am looking for a good 17" crash cymbal. I have looked ... A: Britt, The 17" "A" Rock crash is a fine cymbal. If possible, go to a store where you can play at ...
Yamaha Model: Classic. Series: 922w	7/17/2008
Q: Im writing you from Uruguay South America because i bought a drum is not new and is a Yamaha Model: ... A: German, I am not sure, but I think those were either part of the "Recording" series or the ...
New Heads	7/16/2008
Q: I recently bought a Pearl Export series set from a friend of mine and the heads on everything but ... A: Britt, The Export drums are great drums! They can be made to sound fabulous with the right heads ...
Rogers Cleveland Mahogany	7/15/2008
Q: i saw a listing on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130236662793) for a nice ... A: Joe-- Just because a certain kit was not in any catalogue, does not mean that is a fake. That ...
Bearing edge not flat on snare drum...	7/14/2008
Q: I have a Tama Starclassic Maple kit which I purchased new about 6 years ago. At the time, I was in ... A: Corey, I can safely bet you that the Tama kit that you played on the floor was the EXACT same ...
losing snare batter coating very quickly	7/14/2008
Q: i am a somewhat new drummer. every time i change my snare batter head i ware right through the ... A: Von-- It COULD be a quality control issue. If you bought your heads from the same place,all ...
losing snare batter coating very quickly	7/14/2008
Q: i am a somewhat new drummer. every time i change my snare batter head i ware right through the ... A: Von-- My 1st question is how many heads have you gone through that did this? This is ...
87 Granstar kit	7/13/2008
Q: My Granstar still has the double tom holder with the hex L-rods and swivel balls. I have looked ... A: James-- Those are EXTREMELY hard to find. Basically, you have 2 options: 1--You can use the ...
DW Cover Splitting	7/12/2008
Q: I own an older DW kit. I noticed that the covering on the bass drum is beginning to split and come ... A: Joe-- Usually the finishes on drums (newer than 1980) do not split--- UNLESS the drums experienced ...
dw powder coat durability and care	7/12/2008
Q: Mike. Thanks to you for volunteering your time and expertise. I just purchased a DW kit on Ebay. It ... A: Any powder coat is likely to chip or flake away if it is bumped or banged hard enough---or if you do ...
Yamaha 9000 series	7/11/2008
Q: After 35 years of rest, I have taken up the dreaded drumming bug again. I have recently bought an ... A: Keith, I hear this a lot. As far as the value, that depends on who you might sell it to. If the ...
Morris drums (Made in Japan) 60's/70's built	7/11/2008
Q: Greetings from Ireland. I've been playing a Morris drumkit (well the shellpack at least with a ... A: From what I remember, Morris drums were one of the MANY drum kits that came from Japan in the ...
rogers drums	7/11/2008
Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED AN 8 PIECE SET OF ROGERS DRUMS. HAVING A SET OF ROGERS BACK IN THE LATE ... A: Mike, 2 or 3 pics would really help. Otherwise, I am just guessing. Rogers drums are supposed to ...
Ludwig drum dating	7/10/2008
Q: I just bought a ludwig drum set it has the slanted rectangle black and white badges. I understand ... A: Those drums were made in Monroe, NC as your badges tell you. There might be a date stamp inside. ...
Cymbal Edge	7/10/2008
Q: I have a Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash, and it is a Thin cymbal. I've noticed that on one edge, ... A: David, You could leave the cymbal stored on it's edge for 100 years and it would not affect it in ...
Slingerland kit	7/10/2008
Q: I'm looking into buying this Slingerland kit circa late 70's early 80's but I want to make sure I'm ... A: Luke, Those drums without bottoms were called "Concert Toms"--they were the same shells as the ...
Cymbal Edge	7/9/2008
Q: I have a Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash, and it is a Thin cymbal. I've noticed that on one edge, ... A: David, My question to you is how did the cymbal get this way? If you take a powerful magnifying ...
polishing an old 1939 ludwig snare - all metal, I think Nickel	7/9/2008
Q: I inherited a great Ludwig 6.5x14 snare. vintage drum guy from the drum store near me tells me it ... A: Dave, There are a few polishes meant for nickel, but I haven't seen anything that works very well. ...
Rogers Drums Holiday Model 1968	7/8/2008
Q: I have a set of Rogers Holiday model drums. 5 pc 12" tom 13" tom & 16" floor tom. I also have a ... A: To do a better estimate, I would have to see a few pictures. If you want to do this,send them to ...
Care of newly purchased, older drums	7/8/2008
Q: Drum Doctor, I just bought what I believe is a set of 1977 Rogers drums with Memriloc, minus the ... A: Scott-- The Supra-Phonic snare drums were an alloy. Back then, they did not have the knowledge to ...
Pearl soprano parts.	7/8/2008
Q: Please tell me if the bowtie lugs and strainer on my 12 x 7 pearl snare are available in ... A: Joe-- I am not sure. I have not seen a current Pearl catalog, so I do not know what is available ...
rogers drums/aquisition	7/7/2008
Q: Have had a fair few vintage kits over the years but only ever one at a time,i have recently bought a ... A: If your kit is a Fullerton kit, then it should not have 60's tags on it. I still think that ...
Toms	7/7/2008
Q: I got my Pearl Export on tuesday and it was a little out of tune. this is my first kit, so I watched ... A: 1st, realize a few things about drums: 1--DRUMS RING!!!!! This is what gives drums their power and ...
rogers drums/aquisition	7/7/2008
Q: Have had a fair few vintage kits over the years but only ever one at a time,i have recently bought a ... A: Chris, I have not been to England since 2002, so I do not know what the exchange rate is for ...
Boom sound	7/7/2008
Q: when i saw as i lay dying live i found he had this electric drum pad hooked to his drum set and i ... A: Drum modules (brains) are available at almost any music store and a lot of drum shops. Drum ...
DRUM TRIGGERING	7/6/2008
Q: I just started using the Alesis d-4 again. I'm only triggering the bass drum with a ddrum red shot ... A: That is the way the big groups do it. Treat each one as a separate voice. Get the sound you want ...
old rogers drums	7/5/2008
Q: mike i have a older rogers set from the late 60s to early 70s. my grandson is very much in to ... A: Jim, Do not worry about taking up my time. This is part of what I do. You say that you used to ...
old rogers drums	7/5/2008
Q: mike i have a older rogers set from the late 60s to early 70s. my grandson is very much in to ... A: JIm, Is it possible to send me a couple of pictures? if so, send them to drumdoctor@live.com. ...
old rogers drums	7/4/2008
Q: mike i have a older rogers set from the late 60s to early 70s. my grandson is very much in to ... A: Jim, Most of the Rogers drums have a paper tag in them that state the model,place & date of ...
Boom sound	7/3/2008
Q: when i saw as i lay dying live i found he had this electric drum pad hooked to his drum set and i ... A: Nick, You really did not give me much information to go on, but I'll try to explain. If it was ...
Click Track, Timing, Practice Pads	7/2/2008
Q: I am confused. Does practicing rudiments on a practice pad with a click track strengthen your timing ... A: Adam, I thought that I explained this, but you seem not sure. If you are a drum set player and ...
Click Track, Timing, Practice Pads	7/2/2008
Q: I am confused. Does practicing rudiments on a practice pad with a click track strengthen your timing ... A: Adam, Anything that you do with a click track or metronome or rhythm track will improve your ...
First Drum Set	7/1/2008
Q: I'm a guitarist who's gradually become interested in picking up drums, but I still don't know a lot ... A: Lena, It all depends on whether it has to be pretty or not. The saying is "you have to pay for ...
Bongo Maintance and repair	6/28/2008
Q: I was hoping you might be able to help me. The rim on the small drum of my bongos has become quite ... A: Sean-- a lot of the time, the rim can be straightened out. You have to clamp it in a ...
Vintage Rogers Drums	6/28/2008
Q: I have a set of vintage Rogers drums. Could you tell me how to figure out when they were ... A: Todd-- Most Rogers drums have paper tags inside and tell what model, place of manufacture and ...
restoring	6/25/2008
Q: I have an old Yamaha marching snare drum. I would like to replace the heads and do whatever else I ... A: Nicholas, Take the old heads off--make sure the edges are VERY smooth---sand them with #220 ...
vintage drum wrap restoration	6/17/2008
Q: I recently purchase a vintage Ludwig kit dated 1962. The wrap is very dirty but appears to be "Sky ... A: You just described the procedure yourself. Wet sand it---wipe it with a tack rag and spray the clear ...
Hey there	6/16/2008
Q: Hey there Mike Just a few questions really. I have been playig drums now for about 4 yeras, my ... A: Get as much schooling as you can. Expand your horizons. Get your playing down cold, but also your ...
wraps	6/13/2008
Q: I have a white vistalite 18 floor tom I want to cover in silver sparkle. i have looked and it looks ... A: Anthony- Go to precisiondrum.com--find the price for an 18x18 piece of silver sparkle and order ...
Drumless backing tracks	6/13/2008
Q: Im desperately looking drumless music to play along to. Whether midi or any other fomrat. I just ... A: Derek, There are drumless tracks called "Music Minus One" and another one that I can't remember ...
marimbamallets	6/13/2008
Q: gatemaelen mallets made by jose bethancort. Where can I buy these? Cheers. ANSWER: Roman, If ... A: Roman- after you have received training at 2 drum factories and done this type of work for over 42 ...
Peavey Radial Pro 751	6/13/2008
Q: Stumbled upon a set of these recently. 14" x 7" snare, 10, 12, 14 Toms. 22" Kick. The Kit is Wood ... A: Sal, THe Peavey Radial drums are well made and have a very thin shell--because nothing is bolted ...
marimbamallets	6/12/2008
Q: gatemaelen mallets made by jose bethancort. Where can I buy these? Cheers. A: Roman, If you saw them on a website, wasn't there some link or info where to buy them? I would ...
perc library	6/12/2008
Q: Greetings – I have recently come into a lot of money so I am beginning to chase my dreams I ... A: I don't deal with electronics much, so I am not going to be of any help. I would contact Modern ...
Repairing a Crash	6/12/2008
Q: Hey "Drum Doctor", Recently, while in the studio in fact, my Zildjian "18 ZXT Crash cracked pretty ... A: Lake--- 1--the crash--no broken cymbal can be repaired--only "changed" you could make a smaller ...
rogers dynasonic	6/11/2008
Q: Mike, It appears that you answered a previous question regarding the above referenced subject. I ... A: Bill-- If you are referring to the swivel nut, I can't pull a number out of my mind. I have seen ...
drum sticks	6/10/2008
Q: i use zildjian 5A sticks, i don't belive i play that hard (soft rock etc) i have a grip issue so was ... A: If I could see you play, then I could have a better idea of what is going on. You could try ...
Vent Grommets	6/8/2008
Q: Mike I am refinishing a set of Pearl Exports. I have gotten all the hardware off, and most of the ... A: There are 3 kinds of vents: 1--the 2 piece--screw type.--- You just unscrew it. 2--The 2 ...
Slingerland drumset	6/7/2008
Q: About 10 years ago I purchased a Slingerland kit from a pawn shop. I am wanting to sell it but I ... A: Benjamin, your drums are from the 70's.The toms have 6 lugs--the floor should have 8 lugs. I ...
vistalite drumkit	6/7/2008
Q: i would like if possible to repair it. I have heard of a glue called weldon but this is only ... A: Joe, I have no idea of what is available in the UK. There are several companies in the States ...
drum sizes	6/5/2008
Q: I have a 26x14 kick and a 14x8 snare. I'm building toms and wanted a 12x7 rack tom and a 16x16 floor ... A: ERic, I am not sure I understand the question. "Will these sizes match the rest of the kit?" If ...
Covering Rogers drums	6/2/2008
Q: I own a Rogers [Cleveland] vintage kit from the 60s but I'm not happy with the finish. I would like ... A: You realize that you will be lowering the value of your kit--a LOT!! Have you ever recovered a ...
slingerland snare ser. 96115	6/2/2008
Q: It is a chromed steel shell w/8 lugs, 3 pt. strainer, is ot a radio king and how old is it? A: Frank-- I would need to see 2 or 3 pictures to tell you about it. If you want to do this, then ...
Rogers swivo machine collets	6/1/2008
Q: Do you know how I'd obtain two swivo machine collets? even repro's would be fine. I'd appreciate ... A: Michael, Try Al Drews Music in Rhode Island. If they don't have anything, then you will just have ...
Tom is broken	5/31/2008
Q: I have been playing drums for about 3 weeks now so I really don't know much about them, but after ... A: Ben, If you mean the screw that holds down the rim, that is called a keyrod and can be just ...
Drum lugs	5/29/2008
Q: Does anyone make lug less drums, other than the Peavey Radial series. I was told that things ... A: Sheila, Drums have had lugs for 100 years. You have favorite bands and groups, right? You listen ...
B.D. spurs	5/28/2008
Q: In a previous answer, you stated that the regular bass drum spurs can possibly damage the shell. ... A: Bob-- The drum spurs that I am referring to are the type that are a straight shaft around ...
how do I identify my Ludwig set?	5/26/2008
Q: I just purchased a kit from a neighbor that is moving. $500 got me a lot (I think): Ludwig Set, ... A: Paul-- It looks like the drums have black & white badges on them. They also have the "Rocker" ...
Choosing a drum for beginners	5/25/2008
Q: i've learnt playin d drums in Mapex's VX PLASMA n now i want a 5 piece drum set of my own . Pliz ... A: Bubu-- I wouldn't buy either. I would take my time and look for a good,used pro kit or if you ...
Drum MIC TiP	5/22/2008
Q: heard alot bout you. I have a drum maple drum: 1 rack tom (8x12) 2 Floor tom (12x14 & 12x16) ... A: My favorite mics are Sennheiser 604. BUT---I have used the Samson mics are they are fine. They make ...
music production	5/22/2008
Q: I am considering become a music producer/recording engineer. I have looked into the LA Recording ... A: John-- THanks for the compliment, but aspire to be yourself. It is OK to use what people have done ...
music production	5/21/2008
Q: I am considering become a music producer/recording engineer. I have looked into the LA Recording ... A: JOhn- the LA recording school is one of the best. There is also FUll Sail and RIT (Recording ...
Drums and Acoustic Triggering	5/20/2008
Q: hey! I play a Tama Granstar Kit with a Pearl Free Floating Aluminium Snare and use Roland Triggers ... A: Craig- 1--Every drum module has settings for crosstalk. You will have to experiment with those ...
parts	5/20/2008
Q: we had a set of CB drum give to our church and we need part for it like the toms arm mechanism and a ... A: YOu can try explorerspercussion.com or drummaker.com. Or a local music store or drumshop Shaft for ...
Pearl drums (World Series)	5/12/2008
Q: I own a 5 pcs Pearl World Series kit. Since you are the Man, my question is what kind of wood was ... A: Mike--- I think that the World series was made of maple. I would have no idea what the exact year ...
Reggae/Latin/Afro-beat kit	5/8/2008
Q: What are the best pro-quality drums, hardware and cymbals for playing reggae/latin/afro-beat? And ... A: Carly--- Please do not be offended by my answer--- ANY drums can be used to play ANY type of ...
Rogers xp8 thickness(millimeters)	5/5/2008
Q: I was reading serveral Q & A's on xp8's and my first question is how many millimeters thick are the ... A: Mike-- Shell thickness---If you measure your shells, then you can convert that number to ...
Custom Wrap	5/5/2008
Q: I'm looking at restoring an old 4 piece Ludwig kit from the early 60's. The wood is all fine, but ... A: Aaron-- RockenWraps can make anything that you want. BUT---you have to have a sample of what you ...
White Marine Pearl Yellowing	5/5/2008
Q: I have a Rogers Holiday Dayton 6 piece with a matching clevland powertone all in WMP. The 14" floor ... A: Dave-- I have never had good luck restoring the finish that was that far gone. Yes you can wet ...
dating drum set slingerland	5/5/2008
Q: i'm francesco from italy. i wish to know the age of my drum set slingerland, if is possible and more ... A: Your English is fine. Your drum set is probably from the 60's. The pink oyster finish is extremely ...
Shoulder pain	5/4/2008
Q: I have been having drum lessons for a couple of months. Over the past couple of weeks I have ... A: Carly-- 1st--you are using muscles that you have never used before. 2nd--you need to make sure that ...
pit orcstr	5/2/2008
Q: I’m a drummer in a pit orch and I like to do it for a living. I’m looking at the MalletKAT for a ... A: I have 3 friends who have MalletKats and 2 of them stopped working. It is rare, but it happens. All ...
pit orcstr	5/1/2008
Q: I’m a drummer in a pit orch and I like to do it for a living. I’m looking at the MalletKAT for a ... A: The MalletKat is a GREAT unit! BUT it is only a controller. You will need a drum brain that has ...
ludwig	5/1/2008
Q: i have the chance to buy a ludwig oyster marine pearl kit for a friend of mine but he wants me to ... A: Yan---I woold need to see some pictures and ask you some questions,in order to determine the value. ...
drum grommet	4/28/2008
Q: How can i saftly remove a ludwig drum grommet? A: There are a few ways: All done from the inside 1--you can drill it out 2--you can use a knife and ...
rogers vintage bass pedal	4/27/2008
Q: ive been looking to find out wich one i own,i know its old but all the ones i see have a captial R's ... A: I believe that your pedal is early to mid 60's. BUT---just because the factories decided to change ...
Rogers Drum Set	4/25/2008
Q: I own a 4 piece Rogers Kit in Red White and Blue broken glass sparkle. I have been told it was a ... A: I had heard that same thing--- That Rogers wanted to make that set REALLY special---BUT--- was ...
Vintage supraphonic repair	4/25/2008
Q: I´ve got my hands on a 75' ludalloy Supra. Unfortunately, while replacing heads I noticed that there ... A: It is doubtful that the shell is out of round. If it is, you can just squeeze it or even sit on it ...
slinglander 7 piece set	4/24/2008
Q: I bought a 7 piece slinglander drum set from a very close friend in 1998 it is off white i was told ... A: Shannon-- 1st--it is NOT oak. It is either maple, mahogany, poplar or a mixture of those woods. I ...
Experienced 50yr old Seeks Used Kit; Mapex Venus, Tama Rock/Swingstar, 70's Tama/Camco, Pearl Export	4/24/2008
Q: I started playing at age 9. Its in my blood. Moved from NYC to San Diego 6 mo ago and left my aged ... A: 1st---don't worry about the isolation stuff. Drummers usually end up putting some damping or ...
Experienced 50yr old Seeks Used Kit; Mapex Venus, Tama Rock/Swingstar, 70's Tama/Camco, Pearl Export	4/24/2008
Q: I started playing at age 9. Its in my blood. Moved from NYC to San Diego 6 mo ago and left my aged ... A: Except for the Camco, all those drums are considered entry level. The Camco is a professional ...
Experienced 50yr old Seeks Used Kit; Mapex Venus, Tama Rock/Swingstar, 70's Tama/Camco, Pearl Export	4/24/2008
Q: I started playing at age 9. Its in my blood. Moved from NYC to San Diego 6 mo ago and left my aged ... A: I have nothing and don't know where you could find any. Your set choices are interesting 2 lower ...
Snare Problem That Apparently can't be fixed	4/24/2008
Q: I recently bought new heads and a new chain for my snare. I've installed everything, and yet I'm ... A: THis is hard to do, not seeing the snare. Is everything installed properly? Are the snares right ...
ludwig black beauty	4/19/2008
Q: do you know if ludwig was making nickel plated black beautys in the mid '60's? are all black ... A: Not to my knowledge--no nickel plated Beauty's were made--BUT----. If it was nickel plated--it ...
Hi-Hat Assembly	4/19/2008
Q: I have recently purchased my son a First Act Drum Set. We are having problems getting the hi hat ... A: There is the base unit. This has the footboard on it. Then there is a steel rod that is either ...
drum manufacturing	4/19/2008
Q: I am planning on starting a drum manufacturer based on some patent pending technology. I have ... A: Sorry---they are the only ones. Mainly because there is only one company that makes the wrap--they ...
cracked bass drum	4/18/2008
Q: i have a 26" kick drum (premier 100% birch shell - lacquer finish) with an impact "crack" on the ... A: Use yellow wood glue-- use something thin to make sure that you get glue as far into the crack as ...
hinger	4/15/2008
Q: not sure if you're the one for this, but - i just got a snare drum at a garage sale - $100, the ... A: I would really have to see a couple of pictures to be able to tell you anything. If you want to do ...
Drum Sets	4/13/2008
Q: My church is looking at buying a new drum set for our youth praise team. Although I will be playing ... A: Kimberly---Percussion Plus set are OK, but the problem is that you cannot get replacement parts. It ...
Beginner drums	4/13/2008
Q: I’d like to learn the drums but i really know nothing about them so i was hoping that you could give ... A: You should start out on a 4 or 5 piece kit--with a ride, crash and hihat cymbals. Drum set sheet ...
comparison between pacific mx series drums and pearl vmx series drums	4/13/2008
Q: Mike, I am looking to get a new set of drums. I have been trying to find the advantage or ... A: Both are fine sets. Which is better? That's a personal opinion. Put the same heads on them and you ...
HB Predator 12 Elite Double Bass Drum Set	4/12/2008
Q: I've been looking for a new set lately and HB seems to have good reviews and offer a lot for a ... A: HB are OK drums. Trouble is getting replacement parts. Almost impossible. BUT--$1500 for a 12pc kit ...
Painting over DW Finishply	4/11/2008
Q: My DW kit has some nasty cracks on the seams. I know this sounds crazy but, if I sanded the ... A: The paint over a wrap will not last. Finishply is a wrap--it is glued on the shell. It is NOY part ...
slingerland drumset	4/11/2008
Q: i have an older slingerland drumset, id estimate 1970-1985, and the finish on it has completely ... A: I need a lot more information to be able to help you. 1--did the drums have a plastic wrap on them ...
jenco vibe repair	4/9/2008
Q: my daughter's Jenco vibraphone damper thing (that the foot pedal is attached to via a wire) needs a ... A: Julie, Did you look carefully under the bars? Was there a piece that was broken off? If nothing ...
jenco vibe repair	4/9/2008
Q: my daughter's Jenco vibraphone damper thing (that the foot pedal is attached to via a wire) needs a ... A: Julie-- Besides myself, I can't think of any place to have that repaired. Jenco went out of ...
1980's Era Ludwig Maple 5 Piece Drum Kit	4/9/2008
Q: Mike, I purchased this drum kit used a long time ago and I would just like to know about how much ... A: Adam--- sorry---I don't have the time to cut & paste in order to look at pictures. If you want me ...
1980's Era Ludwig Maple 5 Piece Drum Kit	4/8/2008
Q: Mike, I purchased this drum kit used a long time ago and I would just like to know about how much ... A: Adam-- I could not look at any of the pics. If you want, you can send them to me at ...
attaching snare to drum	4/8/2008
Q: I acquired a marching snare drum tonight and was wondering how to attach the snare to it. It has ... A: I would need to see 2 or 3 pictures to know what you are talking about. There are a lot of different ...
drum tunning	4/7/2008
Q: the keyboards, the strings and all the trumpets play with musical notes and chords but something, ... A: Yes & no. Everything in the world had a resonant frequency. If you take a drum (with the heads ...
Bass Drum Pedals	4/7/2008
Q: I seem to be having trouble keeping double bass drum pedals in working order; in the past 8 months ... A: Joe-- I have never heard of anything like that in all my years of doing repairs. My 1st comment ...
Radio King	4/6/2008
Q: I just got a radio king snare on e bay , I am just wondering how old it is. The badge is oval and ... A: If I remember correctly, it should be mid 40's to late 50's. There are 2 or 3 sites that have all ...
Slingerland bass drum repair	4/5/2008
Q: I have a question regarding a mid-seventies Slingerland kit, with (I believe) 3-ply maple shells and ... A: I remember that pedal. They did not sell very good and were discontinued and I think the Yellow ...
Slingerland bass drum repair	4/5/2008
Q: I have a question regarding a mid-seventies Slingerland kit, with (I believe) 3-ply maple shells and ... A: It will improve the sound a LITTLE. YOu might hear the difference or you might not. BUT you should ...
Pearl MLX series	4/2/2008
Q: I recently saw a set of red Pearl MLX's with badges that simply stated "all maple shells. The ... A: Tom-- That was done to increase the attack, projection, volume & sustain. Those are LOUD drums! ...
technique	4/2/2008
Q: I've been playing ( and getting away with it) for 20 years. I'm self taught and been in bands from ... A: Tom-- You did not say if you were playing traditional grip or matched grip. There are no ...
rogers drum set	4/1/2008
Q: I have a Rogers drum set that I was giving by my uncle. He states that it is most likely from the ... A: Tara-- I have been told that there are 2 or 3 websites with the Rogers serial numbers and dates. ...
rogers drum set	3/31/2008
Q: I have a Rogers drum set that I was giving by my uncle. He states that it is most likely from the ... A: Tara--- There are 2 or 3 web sites that have the Rogers serial numbers and corresponding dates. ...
rusty washers	3/31/2008
Q: I have rusty washers on the inside of an otherwise pristine set of DW's. The rust has bled a bit ... A: Tom-- It probably was exposure to high humidity that caused that-- If you bought them used, you ...
rusty washers	3/30/2008
Q: I have rusty washers on the inside of an otherwise pristine set of DW's. The rust has bled a bit ... A: Tom-- I have seen that before, but it is usually caused by moisture. I would remove those ...
vintage Hamma drums	3/30/2008
Q: I have a set of Hamma drums that I would like to try to get a value on. They are a copper color, ... A: Rich- I have never seen nor heard of those drums--and I have been in the drum business since ...
Phosphore Bronze Black Panther snare cleaning...	3/30/2008
Q: Im a drummer with experience and i would like to change my snare. I have been looking towards buying ... A: I have not heard anyone say anything like that. It all depends on whether or not the snare has a ...
2 year old	3/29/2008
Q: We have a two year old who has been "playing" drums since he was 12 months. We got him a little ... A: I would find someone who has a PHD in percussion or education and talk to them. Maybe someone who ...
2 year old	3/29/2008
Q: We have a two year old who has been "playing" drums since he was 12 months. We got him a little ... A: Jeremy, They make a "real" drum set, just scaled down. It is an actual drum kit, just smaller. ...
ludwig chrome snair 5 1/2x 14	3/27/2008
Q: My Ludwig snare has a keystone badge with the serial no. 16975. It is fairly pitted, I understand ... A: William-- The chrome process wasn't as good as it is today, so the chrome over aluminum always ...
Building a drum kit	3/26/2008
Q: Looked tru a few profiles there and i think you're the man to answer my question. Basically i'm ... A: Conor- The new heads are the way to go. Plus you can use them on the "new" kit. Here is the ...
dw wrap	3/24/2008
Q: . I have a silver sparkle dw collectors kit. At some point I believe they were exposed to heat or ... A: Chris---if you sent them to a pro drum repair tech, chances are that it would be the same wrap that ...
r.o.c. drums and percussion	3/24/2008
Q: i have a r.o. c. drumset and i wonder if you would know where to find parts for such? the phone # ... A: If it is the same r.o.c that I am thinking of, you can't get parts from them. Go to drummaker.com ...
Drum Kit Volume Problems	3/23/2008
Q: I have another drum volume problem here! I've been playing with my band for about a year and a half ... A: Samuel--the problem you are having is based on technique. I am very physical also--I weigh about 210 ...
Gretsch Silver Sealer	3/22/2008
Q: I am looking to buy a new kit. Recently I have taken a look at two Gretsch kits: The Renown Maple ... A: If the drums that are natural wood, have no type of clear sealer on them, then "Silver Sealer" drums ...
broken snare drum	3/20/2008
Q: My bog standard Pearl Forum snare drum is broken.The receiving cylinder in one of the lugs has ... A: Tom---you can order that part from Pearl and replace it yourself. While you are at it---I would ...
Rogers Vintage Drum Wraps	3/20/2008
Q: I have a question about some vintage Rogers drums that I recently purchased online. They are Rogers ... A: Jim---there are 2 or 3 sites on the web that have the Rogers serial numbers and their corresponding ...
Equipment needed for drum mic'ing	3/20/2008
Q: Ok, so I have been researching online for several hours now on how to mic a set. So far I have found ... A: Cameron-- if you are playing with a band, then you just plug your mics into the snake or mixer and ...
bleeding	3/20/2008
Q: what can i do to stop my snare drum from bleeding when i hit the bass?? My drumset is mic and when i ... A: Byron, if you mean that your snare buzzes or rattles when you hit the snare, there are a couple of ...
slingerland floor tom	3/19/2008
Q: I live in Casselberry. I have a slingerland kit bought used in the 80's. It has what I call a ... A: Barry--- I am open by appointment. Email me at drumdoctor@live.com or call 407-647-0589. YOu will ...
slingerland floor tom	3/18/2008
Q: I live in Casselberry. I have a slingerland kit bought used in the 80's. It has what I call a ... A: Barry--- I would like to see that kit. THat finish may be available through different sources. So ...
drum kit	3/18/2008
Q: At school we're doing an assignment and we have to find out about the history and development of a ... A: Kellie-- You haven't looked hard enough. I assure you that there are sites out there about drums. ...
Assistance needed with Paiste cymbal repair	3/17/2008
Q: Kindly let me know if there is a difference between a Crash/Ride and a Ride/Crash. Thanks, Stephen ... A: Stephen-- 1st--cymbals CANNOT be repaired. If it is cracked on the edge, then it can be cut down ...
Refinishing	3/16/2008
Q: I have a drum set that is pretty much 2 different sets put together as well as some add-ons. As you ... A: Scott--A few things to consider: 1--what kind of drums are they? Are they mid-line or pro-line? If ...
PULSE 8-piece double bass kit	3/12/2008
Q: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pulse-Double-Bass-8-Piece-Drum-Set-with-Hardware?sku=445229 ... A: Michael-- What you have here is a "generic" set that is made for Musicians Friend. All the big ...
rewrap	3/12/2008
Q: me again. Can I install my black diamond wrap over the existing white cortex and then feather the ... A: No you cannot wrap over a wrap. It makes it almost impossible to get heads on & off. YOu can get a ...
Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum Restoration	3/11/2008
Q: I purchased a Ludwig Black Beauty Snare Drum new back in the early '80's and would like to restore ... A: Randy-- I have to ask you a few questions: 1--is the black finish that bad that you want to have ...
Ludwig Rockers Drum Kit	3/10/2008
Q: I hope you can help.......!! In the early 1990's I bought a second hand shell pack of Ludwig Drums. ... A: Andy-- I would need to see pictures of the badges on the drums and a few pictures in general. If ...
Difference between a Crash/Ride and a Ride/Crash.	3/10/2008
Q: Kindly let me know if there is a difference between a Crash/Ride and a Ride/Crash. Thanks, Stephen A: There is NO difference between those. Most cymbal companies refer to that as "Crash-Rides" Hope ...
Adhesive	3/8/2008
Q: What adhesive do you recommend for re-wraps. I have heard 3M-30-NF contact cement is good. Any tips? ... A: Bill--the 3m-30-NF is fine--it is what the drum companies use. It is the ONLY adhesive that will NOT ...
Vistalite amber snare seam	3/8/2008
Q: Great site you have hear! I will be chuffed if you answer this?! I have just bought a 14x6.5 amber ... A: All the VistaLites that I have seen (I had my own amber snare) have a smooth joint and there was no ...
DW Craviotto snare drum	3/5/2008
Q: Hey mike, I bought this Craviotto snare by dw a few weeks ago. It's signed but can't figure out ... A: Ryan---you have a gem. That snare drum is great!!!! If you can't make out the name, then send an ...
Heavy weight drumsticks	3/5/2008
Q: I've been debating about what kind of stick should I use to play. A friend of mine gave me to try a ... A: Alex---I would not use heavier sticks for regular playing on the kit. But I do use them for practice ...
Vintage Rogers 5-piece kit	3/4/2008
Q: How can I get my kit evaluated? Here is the description: Drums: • 5”x14” Dyna-Sonic snare; wood; ... A: Bill---you have very rare kit and very valuable kit on your hands. There are several vintage sites ...
price on 70's DW kit	3/3/2008
Q: I have the opportunity to purchase a six piece DW set from the 70's. The odd detail is the original ... A: WAY TOO MUCH!!!!! You see 5 piece kits advertised for $2895.NEW!!! He is out of his mind. And ...
60's Slingerland Drum set value	3/2/2008
Q: They are in Ludwig cases from the same eara. At least that's what it looks like from researching the ... A: I would need to see pics and ask a few questions. If you want to do this, then send pics to ...
Rogers	3/2/2008
Q: Do you know the kind of bearing edges Rogers had on their 60's/70's "Powertone" wood snare drums? ... A: Yes--I believe that the snares had the same edges. When you buy shell material from ...
Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom value.	3/1/2008
Q: I have a complete set of Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom drums (model TTC2584) with an additional 14x14 ... A: Tracy---find out what a comparable set is going for, then divide by 50%. Then add a little for ...
Slingerland Drum Set	3/1/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Slingerland Drum set that are CHROME in color, it has all the -"looks like"- ... A: David----YOur drums were made in the 70's-- I do not have a chart that tells the year according to ...
making a double pedal from two single	2/29/2008
Q: I currently have two bass drums using two dw5000 single pedals. I want to convert those two pedals ... A: Jeremy---I will have to look at my DW catalogs and my DW pedals and see what can be done---if ...
Switching from brushes to sticks	2/29/2008
Q: I was wondering if you have some tips on how to quickly, gracefully and silently move from brushes ... A: Michael--the best thing that I can tell you is to think where you want to do the change and prepare ...
Cymbal choice	2/29/2008
Q: Drum Doctor - I'm in the market for a set of hi-hats and a ride cymbal. I'm looking at the Sabian ... A: Don't worry about your inexperience. Minor defects are just that--minor. They shouldn't affect the ...
Cymbal choice	2/29/2008
Q: Drum Doctor - I'm in the market for a set of hi-hats and a ride cymbal. I'm looking at the Sabian ... A: Brian---both these types of cymbals are fine. This is a very simple answer---buy the cymbal that ...
Restoring an old Rogers Wood DynaSonic	2/27/2008
Q: Hey! I've had this old Rogers Wood DynaSonic Snare sitting in my closet for a long time. I used to ... A: Matt-- 1--I do not have the chart that tells the years according to the serial number. There are 2 ...
In the market for an intermediate kit	2/26/2008
Q: Drum Doctor - I've been a guitarist for 16 years and for the last five or so have been dying to get ... A: Brian--that seems like an OK deal. BUT always try to get the price down. You could resell the Wuhan ...
Which set is better? Rogers/Ludwig/Groetch?	2/26/2008
Q: My 12 yr. old son and I went to nationally reputable percussion only store and found three new drum ... A: All those sets that you named are about equal BUT--- Good luck trying to get warranty work done or ...
On the topic of drumsticks...	2/25/2008
Q: Hey Mike, I was just wondering what you think I should look for when I am going to buy a pair of ... A: Ryan--you need sticks that are comfortable feeling. Not too big--not too small. THe tip depends on ...
artwork over drum wrap	2/24/2008
Q: I see all kinds of refinishing topics on actual wood but none on wrap. I want to do custom ... A: I am not an expert painter, but remember that you are painting on plastic. So you would need a good ...
venting an acrylic snare shell	2/23/2008
Q: Mike, I've been playing professionally for about 18 years and am just now venturing into building my ... A: BK--I'll answer the questions in order: 1--Pitch--if you had 2 identical snare drums and one was ...
Drum tabs	2/22/2008
Q: i am still getting used to drum tabs.i was wondering if there are any sites that youre aware of that ... A: Tom--I don't know of any sites like that.----BUT--- the best way to do that is to buy a programmable ...
Snare drum ring	2/22/2008
Q: After we have recorded our drums we found out there was a note emanating from the snare. Is this ... A: Alex---I don't understand why that wasn't heard when you were recording the drums and I don't ...
Black Panther covering	2/21/2008
Q: (me again...) We are steal trying to replace the damaged floor tom to our set. I understand that ... A: Ron---yes you can send the drum to me. BUT---before you do, do some searching for that covering ...
Drums at church	2/21/2008
Q: Hey! Thank you for reading this. Here's myI play drums at my church, and it's a pretty large ... A: Jennifer--I know what you mean! The electronic drums have no life--no feeling--no spirit in them. ...
Black Panther covering	2/20/2008
Q: (me again...) We are steal trying to replace the damaged floor tom to our set. I understand that ... A: Ron---Tolex is a brand name. There are different names for different products and not all of it is ...
sticks	2/19/2008
Q: Is there a right and wrong stick to use or is it whatever your comfortable with? or bigger hands ... A: Glenn--yes it is about what feels comfortable---BUT---you also have to have the right tool for the ...
speedking posts have seperated	2/18/2008
Q: I recently purchased a speed king pedal and love it. But all the sudden I noticed it was mushy. ... A: The only thing that I can think of is that Ludwig has changed the alloy in the pedal or made it ...
staining the inside of a drum shell	2/17/2008
Q: I have Mapex Saturn Series drums and they sound great.I've thought about staining and or poly ... A: Putting a stain ONLY, on the inside of a drum will NOT affect the sound. BUT---most drums already ...
evans bass drum heads	2/17/2008
Q: I am getting ready to add the May micing system and a audix D-6 to my TAMA starclassic performer ... A: Brian--I am not really sure what you are asking. If you are asking about your choice of heads, that ...
timpani bowl restoration	2/16/2008
Q: I restore various percussion instruments for my own use. I recently purchased a used 32" ... A: Kerry---I know of no tinted lacquers. They make a bowl out of copper and then shoot it with a clear ...
vintage ludwig drums	2/9/2008
Q: I am looking to get back into drumming. I had a 1966 set of ludwigs back in the day, but they wer'nt ... A: Just about all the Ludwig sets are fine. Every company has a hiccup now & then.The 70's stuff is ...
Re: Rogers / date of mnfg.	2/6/2008
Q: I have a Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum 6" x 14". Wondering if you can tell me date of manufacture or ... A: No I did not include any of those websites. I do not have that info. sorry. Mike THis is a free ...
91' DW Collectors Series	2/5/2008
Q: 1) I have a 91' DW Collectors Series 3 ply maple shells kit. Black and purple lacquer finish - ... A: Value---find out the price now for that kit and subtract about 20%. Ding--fix it with nail polish. ...
double bass technique	1/31/2008
Q: i am a self tought drummer, i tought myself to play, read drum tab and play single and double pedal ... A: Treat your feet just like your hands. Learn all the rudiments with your feet. Everything that you ...
Lugs	1/3/2008
Q: Where could I find some Beavertail copies for a Big R dynasonic A: I would not know what to tell you. There were very few Beavertail copies made. You just have to keep ...
Drum Kit Brand Information	1/1/2008
Q: My parents purchased a drum kit for me in 1972. I still have the set and the finance contract ... A: Robert---I would bet that you will not be able to find an Anthony tom. Your best best is to find any ...
Vintage Rogers set -- Rare? Valuable?	1/1/2008
Q: The drums were all purchased at the same time (by my father, from Drums Unlimited, in Bethesda, ... A: Chuck---Even though yout drums were "bought" as a set---they were NOT built as a set. Serious ...
radio king finishes	12/31/2007
Q: ... recently I purchased a radio king set: 22 bass 13 mounted and a 16 floor all in blue sparkle. A ... A: Mike---in the world of vintage drums, anything is possible. Your color might be the "midnight blue ...
Gammons cymbal assembly	12/29/2007
Q: Recently bought for my kid a 5pc Gammons drum set. Chinese translated the instructions, obviously, ... A: The top portion of the hihat stand has 2 parts (usually) a rod and a tube. The rod should screw into ...
drum painting	12/29/2007
Q: mike, i have a premier drum set and i want to get my bass drum, the two tom-toms and floor tom ... A: Gabriel---go talk to any auto body shops in your area. Or check out music stores if there are any ...
pdp drums vs. taye drums	12/29/2007
Q: I was just wondering about the quality of both kits? I am looking at the Pdp mxr kit and the Taye ... A: Quality is about equal--BUT--- Taye is very hard to get parts for or you have a hard time with ...
Drum Tabs for my son	12/28/2007
Q: My wife purchased a 3 piece drum set for my son. It has a bass (kick drum) a snare and a larger ... A: Chris-- For the DVD's, you can go on the websites of the big stores like Sam Ash & Guitar Center and ...
Drum Tabs for my son	12/28/2007
Q: My wife purchased a 3 piece drum set for my son. It has a bass (kick drum) a snare and a larger ... A: Chris--I hope that the set that she bought was a decent quality, because most of those 3 piece ...
GRETSCH NEW CLASSIC OR DW KELLER SHELLS	12/28/2007
Q: I'm thinking to buy a drum set and I've been debating between a brand new Gretsch New classic, ... A: Alex---you could not GIVE me a set of Gretsch drums. There is no service after the purchase--parts ...
snare drums	12/25/2007
Q: I have a 1958 ludwig "auditorium" 6" x 14"snare drum.It has baseball bat dampener,and brass keyhole ... A: Please contact Harry Cangany at drumcenter.com for more info than I can give on those drums. He is ...
signia	12/24/2007
Q: can you help me which drum to buy.I can choose between Premier Signia, Sonor designer or DW..the ... A: Simple---Buy DW. Easier to get parts for and warranty service if you are buying new. Had trouble ...
wich model dw drums do i have?	12/24/2007
Q: . I have a little question I hope you can answer me.. I'm about to buy a second hand 10 years old DW ... A: For the serial numbers, you will need to contact DW. They have all of the numbers on file. The drums ...
Thanks for answer	12/24/2007
Q: Mike - thanks for your prompt response, any good source for bottom rims/hoops for rogers set? (I am ... A: Anytime--that's how I help. Any good music store can get them for you. Or you can order them online. ...
snare drum repair	12/24/2007
Q: precious metals bronze phosphor drum from someone on e.bay. When I recieved it I took off the hoops ... A: 1st--you need to contact the seller and complain about the drum. 2nd if the seller does not want to ...
rogers	12/23/2007
Q: Mike - I recently got an opportunity to buy a big R rogers 7pc set(drums no cymbals) for $300. They ... A: Chris--- a 7pc Rogers set for $300! Fair price? You stole those drums! A 7pc professional kit for ...
What cymbals should I buy?	12/20/2007
Q: hey, i'm from Waterford in Ireland, I'v been playing drums for a while now, i own a pearl target ... A: Hughie--there is no real answer to this question---buy whatever cymbal that sounds good to you. Do ...
Rogers Dynasonic Snare Seup	12/19/2007
Q: Do you know how to setup an old Rogers Dynasonic Snare? In particular, the strainer. Any advice ... A: Roy--it all depends on if you have the snare "frame" or not. This is called the "bridge" also. It's ...
buying my second drumset	12/16/2007
Q: i've been playing for years (on an old sonor starter that i got when i was 8)and its time for a new ... A: I have looked at ddrum, at the workmanship is not that great. I would also have to wonder how ...
ludwig blue oyster pearl	12/15/2007
Q: Hey Mike, I have just aquired a vintage ludwig blue oyster pearl drum kit. How do I know what year ... A: Todd---the badge tells the "era"--if the badge looks like an old fashioned police badge (called a ...
drum sets	12/15/2007
Q: Is there a drum set called Mark 3 because i have never heard about it , but my parents are ... A: Dalton---There are between 30-35 brands of drums, that very few people have never heard of. There ...
What's in a name?	12/14/2007
Q: Drum Doc, I have heard a bunch of drums referred to as a drum set, a drum kit , and in some older ... A: You are pretty spot on--the older name was an "Outfit" because the older sets had percussion items ...
79 slingerland set	12/13/2007
Q: i have an opportunity to buy a set of 79 slingerlands. the kit is in pretty good shape, though ... A: Slingerland, along with most of the other American companies back then used whatever hardwood that ...
new beat high hat	12/13/2007
Q: I just cleaned my high hats. To my surprise i uncovered the words, AVEDIS ZILDJIAN CO. Turkish ... A: Ben---if one of the cymbals says "New Beat" then it can ONLY be mid 70's to today. If the other one ...
Rogers Vintage Set!	12/11/2007
Q: Drum Doctor, I am selling my complete late 60's Rogers drum set! I hate to see it go, but no one in ... A: Val---yes I would need to see several pics of the kit and ask you several questions. Send the pics ...
Packing a drum set	12/9/2007
Q: I just purchased a used 5pc drum set locally. The folks selling it had the original boxes that they ... A: Sarah---that being the case, then the smart thing to do is find a local drummer, have him tune the ...
Packing a drum set	12/9/2007
Q: I just purchased a used 5pc drum set locally. The folks selling it had the original boxes that they ... A: Why do you need to pack the drums back in their original boxes? The easiest thing would be to go to ...
bass drum head	12/8/2007
Q: I'm buying my boyfriend a whole new set of drum head for chirstmas and I wanted to personalize them ... A: Katie---it all depends on how much paint you put on to the head. BUT---the other thing to remember ...
drum patents?	12/7/2007
Q: i am always messing with my kit to get different sounds.i recycle old lamp stands and convert them ... A: Ben---you need to search to see if there is anything like this on the market. Think clearly--don't ...
HH CYMBAL UNKNOWN BRAND	12/7/2007
Q: Sir, I purchased an old drum kit from a garage sale and it came with a pair of 14in hi-hats made by ... A: I have never heard of the company. Most of their items could be for Europe & Asia. They are not a ...
Percussion Audition	12/7/2007
Q: I am planning to major in music. I am in process of preparing for my audition. I want your ... A: Your best bet would be to talk to a high school band director in your area. There are pieces of ...
Ludwig Badges	12/3/2007
Q: I've tried to find pics of Ludwig badges used from 70's to the present so I can identify these ... A: To be honest--I haven't kept up with all the badges that Ludwig has used after the mid 80's. The ...
Drum Lugs and Gammon Percussion	12/2/2007
Q: How important are the number of lugs a drum has, ie., 20 lugs vs. 12 lugs on a bass drum, as an ... A: I look for ease of warranty issues and ease of getting parts--There are 2 companies that do this ...
Drum Lugs and Gammon Percussion	12/2/2007
Q: How important are the number of lugs a drum has, ie., 20 lugs vs. 12 lugs on a bass drum, as an ... A: Turner--the more lugs just make it easier to get the drum more finely tuned. But there were ...
Bad tone	11/30/2007
Q: I just got a new Mapex Saturn series drum kit, and I've been re-tuning my toms. When the toms are ... A: What kind of mounting system do those drums use? There should be some difference in sound, but not ...
swb drums	11/29/2007
Q: i have a 5 peice swb kit....i cannot find evidence this company even exists.....can you help me get ... A: Ben---you could have either a custom made set or one of the 30-40 brands of drums that are made ...
In a quandary	11/23/2007
Q: I realize you have been asked this question numerous times, I apologize for continuing the trend; I ... A: Sara---1st thing I strongly recommend is to take lessons from a qualified teacher. If you still ...
Ludwig Drum Badges	11/23/2007
Q: I have a friend who is looking for two badges for his Ludwig drums. he needs the ones that are from ... A: Mery---it is the law of supply & demand. You want something I have--I set the price. If you want it ...
tama rockstars or stage customs	11/23/2007
Q: Im about to buy a new drum set I went to guitar center and put a pair of rockstars on lawaway brand ... A: Nicholas--I think that if you look around some more, you can find a kit that includes hardware. ...
i want to improve the sound of my drums.	11/21/2007
Q: hey,(i'm 15 years old and have my kit since im 14) i own an astro drum kit (never buy it, take my ... A: I will bet that the heads are original. All you need is better heads: Use Evans all the way around. ...
Tibetian Hand drum	11/20/2007
Q: Mike, I have a Tibetan hand drum, the one which has two drum faces with wooden balls tied to ... A: Peter---they used paint that was made from natural things--but since the 50's, most paint is either ...
70's Rogers Set	11/19/2007
Q: I have a 76 or 78 (i believe) Rogers drum set and I have not found any serial #'s on the outer ... A: Usually not finding serial numbers is no reason to freak out. Could they be fake? Oh yes. There are ...
Drums And Cold Weather	11/19/2007
Q: First off let me say this site is fantastic and has already answered many of my questions - thank ... A: John---the rule of thumb is---if it is uncomfortable for you--it is not good for the drums. Going ...
Does this exist/?	11/17/2007
Q: Mike, I have a 1972 "Vintage" Rogers "medium brown butcher block" Louie Bellson signature set ... A: Mike---check your bearing edges. Take the heads off--place the drum on a countertop---make the ...
Black Panther tom	11/15/2007
Q: We recently took our 1970 Ludwig Rock Duo set out after nearly 30 years of storage. They were in ... A: Ron---what makes you so sure that the shell cannot be saved? That material was called "Tolex"--it ...
Black Panther tom	11/15/2007
Q: We recently took our 1970 Ludwig Rock Duo set out after nearly 30 years of storage. They were in ... A: Ron---refresh my memory what exactly is the "Black Panther" covering? If it is just a color in the ...
radio king restoration	11/12/2007
Q: howdy....a couple of questions I know from reconditioning drums for a long time that the radio kings ... A: Mike--what you see is all that is out there. There is even differences between different batches ...
pricing and may-miking	11/10/2007
Q: Currently have a couple older Rogers kits, one completely outfitted with the may-miking system. Am ... A: Rod---try just drumfarm.com I do NOT know what sites have the Rogers serial number charts. Several ...
pricing and may may-miking	11/9/2007
Q: Currently have a couple older Rogers kits, one completely outfitted with the may-miking system. Am ... A: Rod--yes--drummers are still using that system. There are a few websites that have the years to ...
Professional drummer	11/9/2007
Q: I have just viewed your profile about being a professional drummer and working with famous artists ... A: Adam---drums are cool but be prepared for the fact that you might NOT be able to make a living at ...
drum lugs	11/8/2007
Q: At a rehearsal studio last night, the drumset was a beat up Ludwig Accent kit. Seemed to have ... A: Al--some of the lugs can look very much alike. Gretsch and Ludwig never had any type of ...
Ludwig Double Bass	11/8/2007
Q: I would like to find out the year that my drum set was manufactured and maybe even what it might be ... A: 1st I don't have the chart for the serial numbers. There are a few site with that info on the web. ...
Rudiment Excercises.	11/6/2007
Q: and I have been playing off and on for almost 20 years now, and I have finally found a band to play ... A: John---the answer is all of them. Get your self a GOOD metronome or better yet, a drum machine and ...
Time to replace my cymbals; what do you recommend?	11/3/2007
Q: I've played Zildjian cymbals ever since I started playing drums. I've been pretty loyal to the ... A: They are both great cymbal lines. BUT expensive. My choice is Sabian. With your type of music, you ...
1972 Rogers Drumset	11/2/2007
Q: I have a Rogers drum set, and have recently been looking into getting different pieces for it. ... A: Jeff---There is no way that I can do an accurate appraisal without seeing pictures. That is like ...
TRYINNG TO RETRIEVE INFO	11/1/2007
Q: SIR, I PURCHASED A OLD SET OF ROGERS FROM A DRUM SHOP ALL I HAVE IS THE SERIAL NUMBERS NO ONE KNEW ... A: John---sometimes there are paper tags inside that tell the date, the model and the place of ...
Snare buzzing	10/31/2007
Q: I recently bought my first drum kit (premier cabria xpk) and have noticed that when i hit any of the ... A: Welcome to the world of drums! Do not be discouraged by the buzzing. 2 major rules: 1--DRUMS RING! ...
Vintage Drums	10/31/2007
Q: I have recently acquired a 1960's Silver tone drum kit, and I was curious if you could give me a ... A: If I remember correctly--this was some of the 1st of the drums that was imported from Taiwan. ...
sticks breaking in similar place	10/26/2007
Q: over the last year i find that my drumsticks have been breaking in the same place +-4cm from the ... A: Jeremy--sounds like you are developing some arm and hand strength, so you don't realize just how ...
Drum Grip	10/25/2007
Q: I have been drumming for 14 years and suddenly am getting confused over what drum grip to use. I ... A: Adrian-- we are plowing the same ground over and over. I could tell you anything and you are going ...
sonor force jungle drum-kit	10/25/2007
Q: I WAS RESEARCHING THE UPDATED SONOR FORCE 3007 JUNGLE SET.IT SEEMS TO ME,A VERY THOUGHT OUT SET FOR ... A: Vincent--a lot of inexperienced sound guys have problems with a full front head. Put a 4" hole at ...
warped shell?!	10/25/2007
Q: I just bought a barely-used Gretsch Catalina Club Mod. It can't be more than a year old. The ... A: Brad---nothing surprises me about Gretsch. BUT---those are Keller shells, so a year old shell ...
Drum Grip	10/25/2007
Q: I have been drumming for 14 years and suddenly am getting confused over what drum grip to use. I ... A: Adrian---use whatever is the most comfortable for you. BUT---make sure that you are using proper ...
DW finishply removal	10/23/2007
Q: I'm considering removing my finishply wrap on all of my DW drums (4 toms & 1 bass drum) Is this ... A: BAD IDEA!!!!!!! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!! oNCE A DRUM HAS BEEN WRAPPED, IT IS A MOUNTAIN OF WORK TO ...
sonor drums	10/22/2007
Q: just purchased a Sonor Scandinavian Birch kit & wanted to know if using a furniture wax/cleaner, ... A: Please use NONE of the products that you named. Use Meguiars Carnauba Wax or Meguiars Crystal Shine. ...
Snare drum strap	10/22/2007
Q: I purchased a snare drum recently. It came with a white strap with hooks on each end. How do you ... A: Use the strap--one of 3 ways. 1-- Hook the ends to the keyrods on the drum and wear it around your ...
sonor force jungle drum-kit	10/22/2007
Q: I WAS RESEARCHING THE UPDATED SONOR FORCE 3007 JUNGLE SET.IT SEEMS TO ME,A VERY THOUGHT OUT SET FOR ... A: Vincent---A friend of mine has this kit and he loves it. What you have described sounds OK except ...
Snare side head tuning problem.	10/21/2007
Q: Mike. I got a snare drum with deeper snare bed, and i have trouble tuning the bottom head. Should ... A: The 2 main things to tuning a snare side head is: 1--there are no wrinkles in the head 2--that the ...
Repainting a bass drum	10/21/2007
Q: I currently am looking to buy a second bass drum from a friend of mine...it is a aweful shade of ... A: Paul---several factors to keep in mind: 1--is the finish smooth? 2--what type of paint is the green? ...
Yamaha Tour Series	10/20/2007
Q: My boyfriend is looking for an 8" tom or 24/26" BD in cobalt blue. I have search and searched for ... A: Dee--you have a few problems. 1 is finding the older drums--2nd is finding them in certain sizes ...
Rogers Drum Set	10/20/2007
Q: Mike: I have a Rogers Holiday White Marine Pearl set - snare, floor tom, small tom, and kick drum. ... A: Kathy---I do not charge for an opinion. I would need to see pictures of each drum and a complete ...
please answer my question	10/18/2007
Q: Hey "Doc", my name is jay ive been playing the drums since i was a little kid... im a sophmore ... A: Jay---don't get your brain tied up in a knot over the band thing. You need to network. Find places ...
Vintage Ludwig Drum	10/17/2007
Q: .I would like to buy. Can you tell me a little bit more about the serial numbers 00196,00197,00200 ... A: Dawn--I do not have the list of serial numbers and years. There are a few sites on the 'net that ...
Old Slingerland Drums	10/15/2007
Q: I've got a chrome Slingerland Double Bass Set from the early 70's. I've since replaced it with a ... A: I had the largest set Slingerland made of those drums. 8 rack toms--2 bass--2 floor toms & snare. ...
black beauty	10/10/2007
Q: I am trying to help the original owner of a 1932/33 Black Beauty DeLuxe model snare sell his drum. ... A: It sounds like it could be that model. I would have to do some research to be sure. My advice is to ...
About reinforcing rings! What is the mistery?	10/9/2007
Q: But I want to know more about the reinforcing rings! What is the difference? a drum with or without ... A: juan---reinforcing rings were used in older drums to give the shell strength. They are not needed ...
Wood type	10/9/2007
Q: I am hoping you may be able to identify this wood type. I beleive it to be African Magogany. Any ... A: Daniel---it could be one of 2 things--either it is all African mahogany or it is something else and ...
4x14 DW snare drum with keller shell?	10/9/2007
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