Recent content by levelpebble

Seb77 is correct - that's a 14x8, which takes a 6.5" shell. I have a second gen 14x8 Pearl FF with the blonde maple shell. I regularly put other 6.5" shells in the frame. Just note that technically the frame expects a completely flat bearing edge on the bottom.

I would suggest only touching up vintage bearing edges if they are untrue or damaged; don't change the profile. But of course they are your drums. Just keep in mind 30 years from now someone likely will be saying 'some dolt did this'. :^/

Black Lacquer is what you want. I'm not picky on the brand, but the lacquer is what achieves the original look.

Frankly, you should tell that GC manager that ALL of your friends online are making snarky comments about GC. In a non threatening way of course. I don't care how nice it is. No one should pay more than $200 tops for a standard keystone acro. Unless it's a birthday drum of course. And that...

I would think he could ask for $100-$200 more than that, to leave bargaining room. 3 ply generates more looks than 5 ply. Cymbals are the wild card.

Will be ludalloy. Just check for smooth throw operation. Expect lots of acne. They are awesome, every bit as good as a Supra. Just harder to transport.

No, I think that's an authentic stuffed monkey, maybe even a Curious George model. ;^)

Proceed.

Looks like Kent to me.

I wish people would do a bit of research before buying. Well ok, a bit MORE research. There's no one to blame but themselves here.

Interesting, as I've got a turn-of-the-century (I think!) Remo Mondo kit with the hard molded bearing edges (Master Edge?), and I've been trying to understand the transition from these shells/edges to the Gold Crown drums. Can we see some good pictures of the bearing edges on your Gold Crown...

There are SO MANY Ludwig kits of this era out there. As was stated, the market looking for this wrap is limited. Given, the mod, I would be quite happy with a $900 sale. Good luck!

Nice looking 9x13 Stuart!

Quite a spread on the serials numbers to the 12, although the 14 and 20 would imply that a 12 originally sat on the rail mount. Value is a tough call. If I needed a player, $500-600 max. I would skip on a flip, too many Slingerlands out there without the mod. But they are certainly beautiful...

Josh, Blue/Olive implies top shelf LW from 1969 to about 1983/84. Could be on any drum, but means it will have the best hardware and plys that LW had. Pointy corners from 69 to about 79, rounded corners after that. LW went back to a slightly larger (than 60s) keystone badge for top-shelf drums...