Ian S
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Yeah, she knew I liked that key so she gave it to me when I was about 8 years old; we never locked that bathroom door anyway and could easily unlock it with screwdriver.
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This is what a $25 drum key looks like.
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Yeah, she knew I liked that key so she gave it to me when I was about 8 years old; we never locked that bathroom door anyway and could easily unlock it with screwdriver.
Squirrel Man
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I have a crown royal bag with dungeons and dragons dice in it.
The pile of keys I'm accumulating are in a drawer in the cave.
repete
This one goes to eleven
I have a bottle Jameson on the counter
Wait, what? You don’t just pocket them like you would someone else’s pen? God will smite me now for sure.
repete
This one goes to eleven
If I’m in a GC or Sam Ash, sometimes I’ll ask for a drum key to mess around with a drum and if it’s not one I already have I’ll take that chance and head to the exit
Ian S
Island Time
OMG petty thievery ..? .., ..oh wait, you said Sam Ash or GC.. never mind I think you're ok no smiting for you.
I've been meaning to ask if anyone who collects drum keys would like to have this. Been laying around here for over 40 years. It came with a Ludwig Super Sensative that was purchased by my high school for the concert band. I got my hands on the drum when it was new and pocketed the key without thinking much about it. It's never been used. Don't think I even removed it from the pouch. Has the little arm that folds out to adjust the individual snare strands. Nothing super cool, but it's pretty old.
If anyone wants it, just shoot me a PM.
repete
This one goes to eleven
Pm sent
6topher
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My favorite key. 5 or 7 bucks.
Basic, but smooth with just that little bit of extra weight and mass at the two T ends.
I use it all day everyday. Can't think of one I like better.
Basic, but smooth with just that little bit of extra weight and mass at the two T ends.
I use it all day everyday. Can't think of one I like better.
TheDrummerFromAmsterdam
DFO Master
And this is what such a price should look like.
Carbon/blackwood/mother of pearl.
Still, these are my most favorite of them all:
I have a double set (I always use two keys when tuning) of these.
One in my studio, and one in my bag.
Carbon/blackwood/mother of pearl.
Still, these are my most favorite of them all:
I have a double set (I always use two keys when tuning) of these.
One in my studio, and one in my bag.
Ray Dee Oh King
DFO Veteran
45.00 for these
Ray Dee Oh King
DFO Veteran
I prefer the Firefly by Revolution. I like em so much I paid another 18.95 for a 2nd one. Smooth ratcheting, feel, and the knurled ends are great for "finger tensioning". I prefer these over my INDē keys.
Blue Zurich
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Mike Johnston gushes endlessly over this one
I think he stirs his Macha with it too.
www.cherryhillcustomdrums.com
I think he stirs his Macha with it too.
"Key Of Destiny"
Hand machined from solid bronze once piece at a time then antique finished. Comes with matching black leather case. All keys are made to order please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.
www.cherryhillcustomdrums.com
Mike Johnston gushes endlessly over this one
I think he stirs his Macha with it too.
"Key Of Destiny"
Hand machined from solid bronze once piece at a time then antique finished. Comes with matching black leather case. All keys are made to order please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.
Cherry Hill makes some beautiful stuff.
Wheresmyroadie?
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How many here have actually worn out a drum key? I mean literally until it started spinning instead of turning the tension rod. I would never spend 25 bucks on a drum key, but I guess with some of the new metallurgy they are making drum keys that will last a lifetime. I'm too old to find out. I'll stick with keys I get for nothing. My favorite is still the right-angle key that comes with the bass drum pedals. I use two regular keys when I am putting on new heads, and then the right angle when making adjustments, which is almost constantly. The right-angle key makes it so much easier to get to the bottom tom heads.
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Drdrumdude3009
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I like drum keys like the next guy, but I just can’t spend a lot of money on them. There are some pretty ones, however.
bassanddrum84
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If I’m gonna spend 25 on a key it’ll be this one.
