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Merry Xmas to me Last viewed: 5 hours ago

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Bought myself an early Xmas present.

Late 50's WMP radioking,the first RK I've owned.

Man this thing sounds great!

Here,s a few pics.

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"It's Charlie Watts' band
Without him we wouldn't have a group"

Keith Richards
Posted on 13 years ago
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I love the sound of RK snares!

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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That is a beautiful looking drum and I'm sure it sounds at least as good as it looks. Congratulations......very nice indeed:)

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Simply awesome...

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Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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That's pretty one, Stevo !!

Congratulations !!

Kev

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Thanks for the positive comments guys!

It's a nice drum for sure, what makes it really special for me

is how rare these things are down here in Oz.

This is the first one I've ever seen let alone play!

I'm rapt with it, greatest Xmas present I've ever had :Santa:

Cheers Stevo.

"It's Charlie Watts' band
Without him we wouldn't have a group"

Keith Richards
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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"OnYa" Stevo..

Glad you went for it,,

I'd had an eye on it too.. It looks to be very, very, nice indeed..

Congratulations

Cheers

John

Yes Sir

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Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Thanks longjohn,

It went around on ebay a few times,the guy's original price was over the top,

when it got lower I couldn't help myself, what the hey! You only live once man!

Cheers Stevo.

"It's Charlie Watts' band
Without him we wouldn't have a group"

Keith Richards
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
Posts: 904 Threads: 127

From Stevo

Bought myself an early Xmas present.Late 50's WMP radioking,the first RK I've owned.Man this thing sounds great!Here,s a few pics.

fab lookin radio king Stevo...christmas has definately come early for you mate...congrats

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Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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Wow santa was good to you , it's a great drum and very cool.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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