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1947 WFL Big Time set in action Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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Got a chance to put the oldest kit in my collection through a big PA system last Friday. 26/16/13/6.5x14

These drums really sound amazing.

I wrote about the kit in NSMD as well here:

http://www.notsomoderndrummer.com/not-so-modern-drummer/2016/4/28/1947-wfl-big-time-kit

I can't help but wonder when I play this set, who may have played these drums before me?

and what kind of music & shows has it seen in it's long life?

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Posted on 8 years ago
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That is a beauty! I'd love to play a kit like that, just so classy.Bowing

Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I just love this kit !!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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That kit is beautiful Mark! I too often wonder about my older drums and think about what the history could be. Thanks for the pics.

Posted on 8 years ago
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From mlayton

That kit is beautiful Mark! I too often wonder about my older drums and think about what the history could be. Thanks for the pics.

Thinking about the history & who/what/where the drums have been is part of the great feeling you get from vintage drums & why I love them more than new kits.

I get a lot of folks asking me about these drums when I play them out.

First question is always "whats that thing on the front?" ;-)

These drums look as good as they sound for sure.

Thanks all.

Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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From markrocks68

I can't help but wonder when I play this set, who may have played these drums before me?

I think the same thing when I see myself naked in a mirror...

FYI

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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What a beauty! I love the zephyr lugs!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 8 years ago
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From SlingerLynn

What a beauty! I love the zephyr lugs!Lynn

Thanks! Me too! ;-)

Posted on 8 years ago
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