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I've never been a fan of him. UK drummers of that period I'd put Mitch Mitchell way ahead, and Keith Moon, Bonzo etc.

I've always called it a '72 Fullerton but I'm sure someone told me they have a different name. Tuning wise they've always been a dream...

I'd never played one and then over the past couple of years a bunch of Remo stuff has crossed my path. First I was looking after a...

I have a similar kit & use Aquarian modern vintage heads on top of the toms and they sound great. Single ply clears on bottom. Very 40s...

Agree, my old Fiat was pretty reliable. Alfa’s are notorious for looking great but being unreliable.

I would say more the Alfa Romeo of drums

The FIAT of drums?

They had low end and high end snares…..Like most brands.. The President was the top of the line….. Yours is more on the low end…. I am...

Very interesting hoops/clips. They remind me of the familiar single flange & clip arrangement but the Hollywood snare has the clips set...

I have a snare that looks great & has a very 60s sound but is a lot like a classic Italian car, IE not working most of the time. I've...

This is me from above with my big 16 piece swing band, Big R Big Band. 14" Istanbul Mel Lewis hi hats 18" Istanbul sizzle ride (used as...

Ah thanks chum

I was asked to give some idea of value to some drums and struck rare gold for the UK. I Found 4 Old Ks. An 18" ride, looks like...

some of images on this site are down, is there another resource? I've found some more pies...

opps, yes, was rushin to post. Have amended.