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I just absolutely love that intro. Popping snare.

Not the same exact store, though the old store pics are on the website. But the website is built out a lot more, and I know that John had been looking to set up shop in that new location (NW side of Chicago) for a while. https://www.vicsdrumshop.com/ I just discovered this, so forgive me if...

I've actually ready that too, so I bet it was here. Unless I dreamed it to, ha!

I got a Dragonfly beater a few months ago. So far, so good. https://dragonflypercussion.com/collections/drum-set There's also Low Boy, which I haven't tried but come in a lot of varieties. https://lowboybeaters.com/

Good point and I feel more needs to be discussed about this. For those who've had both old and modern, what has been your weight experience for the "modern vintage" kits in general? I assume some are heavier than others. Even the modern Sonor Martini kit I have weighs a ton for its size, likely...

Thanks, yeah, I knew it’s definitely in the budget category. Might get a cheap strainer and tune it up.

Found this snare in an alley. No badge or anything. Does anyone know what this is? Maybe a Royce or TKO? Appears to be 5-ply. Other than the strainer and bottom head, it actually is in pretty good shape.

@Drugan's Drums in DesPlaines, IL, via Instagram "Outrageous quartette of 100% original, Gretsch Progressive Jazz sets. No mods!" I've seen these in person and they are beautiful, especially the tangerine and champagne sparkle. The champagne was much bolder and richer than some of the other...

Thank you all for the responses! Seems like you have to order online to get something that's made domestically. A common Catch-22 for any type of merchandise: Buy something made overseas from your local store or buy something made domestically from a company a few states away.

Does anyone know of drum and cymbal bag brands made in the US? I know Beato is, but I'm curious if there are any others. I believe anything you find at a local drum shop and/or big retailer is all made overseas (H&B, Gator, Tackle, etc.).

It's very sad. I have never really been a fan of Foo Fighters (they're excellent musicians, but just not my thing). That said, I saw them open for the Chili Peppers in 2000. My seats had a direct clear view to Taylor Hawkins, and I could see everything he was doing. I was very impressed with his...

Slainte!

Sorry for the delayed response. And thank you all for the input! My heads are the old-style 3 circles with the script logo. And as el_37 asked, no they do not appear to be coated, to my surprise. Maybe they're more like a white "clear Ambassador" type of head? Even though they're Ludwig...

I have a late-60s Ludwig kit that still has the original Ludwig WeatherMaster bass drum heads (both batter and reso). Can someone tell me what the modern equivalent of these would be? Remo Smooth White Ambassador? The coating is definitely more of a smooth sheen rather than a subtle textured...

https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2022/1/31/22910524/drummer-sam-lay-rock-roll-hall-fame-paul-butterfield-blues-band Sad news, though he had a full life. I was happy to see him play a couple times, once on the drums and once on guitar. He had a great groove and did some catchy syncopation...