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Sonor and Premier mahogany shells are my fave for sure. Prems hardware is the best though. They discovered the 3 ply magic long ago, but dont forget the Olys, different lugs, same shells! I agree that black, like Gretsch are the classiest look for your drums!

Anyone know for sure?

Thats why we measure the underside and not the top....good point

In your opinion; will a single ply clear or coated Ambassador perform well as a batter on a bass drum for most types of music?

An old friend says he thinks he may have a 22"Ping, but it measures 21.5"with the measure tape. Could they have been that inconsistant?

That is a fine piece of black walnut if that is the original finish. I have seen some black walnut that does appear almost black. This drum is incredibly beautiful, and though i dont prefer tube lugs, i think they were made for this wood. Im so tempted but my wife would think im totally nuts at...

Zildjy made a great 20" Ping, but was there ever a 22"

I found a few of these, are any of you using them?....and would you know who made [makes] them?

Saw them today; 22,12,13,16 in un faded deep red. Luuan wood used but with the round edges and well made these sound unreal. I spent time with the 12 and swaped a couple of heads and tuned it properly and i was very impressed. For 150 bucks included a very heavy Dixon hat stand, Pearl pedal very...

Is it the blue finish that makes them so rare?

Saw a pic of the kit my friend is getting, and it has the Rogers swivo hex rods copies for the toms. Could be older than the 70,s? Thanks a lot for posting the pics, it was very thoughtful.

Remo makes black dot, but who makes white dot and whats the difference?

Anyone know the shell material used by Pearl for the Maxwin line in the 70,s??My old teacher snagged a kit he paid for but hasn't seen them yet.lol

Looking for a nice USA made kit, 3 or 4 pc in decent condition. Finish is not important but overall condition should be decent

Looking for advice from you guys that can tell me if there is a difference in sound between the white and black heads for a 12" tom...I,ve never used one in over 45 years!!

are you the one that has Kent kits for sale?

From what i hear, that cymbal is made exclusively for jazz. It has a perfect balance of drive and wash....BEAUTIFUL!

Book i have is Book one published by M M Cole, Chicago Its dated 1937, and its very impressive for the time. Interesting to note he had a relationship with Slingerland Drums

I have his 1937 Drum Method book for Orchestra and Band. I believe it was his first book. Anyone familiar with this teacher?

Love the Erskine snare drum, so what does it sound similar to that you have?