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I am quite curious. Which drum in your collection holds the most sentimental attachment for you? Value is NOT a factor. For me, although I collect and play with vintage Stars, the drum I would never part with is an early 70's Ludwig Supra-Phonic snare. This drum was given to me by a very talented, articulate and creative gentleman whom I admire greatly. For me, this drum is worth more than its weight in gold! There is no way that I would ever part with this wonderful gift!

Do you have a drum about which you feel so strongly? I think this might be a very interesting thread.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 11 years ago
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The only one like that that I have is one I sold and then later got back! I have a 5"x14" Ludwig Hammered Bronze Supra from the 80's that is my favorite snare drum. It wasn't until I sold it that I realized just how much I loved that drum. It isn't in the best cosmetic condition, but it gives me all the sounds I want from a snare. It has a warm, woody tone for a metal snare drum. It'll never leave my possession again. My fav.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I think my most valued piece is a cymbal. Istanbul mehmet Sultan 17" crash. Really gorgeous design and great sound. I got it for my 17th birthday, it was my first good cymbal and first proffesional instrument.

Sysl krysu nenahradi!

-196?-72 6ply White Oyster Amati
-1960s 3ply Red Sparkle Amati
- Zildjian, Paiste, Zyn, Istanbul

http://bandzone.cz/blueswan
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have a 65 LM 400 supra with some supra acne and a 65 Acro.Both just sound so sweet,that I just couldn't give them up.

Steve B

Posted on 11 years ago
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My drum with the most sentimental attachment is my Slingerland Hollywood Ace. I love this drum to death. It was the very drum that got me bitten by the vintage bug. Besides being sold to me by a dear friend who has since moved away, and having been played at countless gigs and recording sessions, it just has an uber mojo to it, and has a wonderful crack and woody body to it. Last week I purchased another Hollywood Ace, one that sounds better AND matches my drum set. It's going to be kind of hard to sell this one next week, but it's just a drum, right?

1970 Ludwig Downbeat
1965 Ludwig Hollywood
1970 Ludwig Jazzette
Posted on 11 years ago
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From caddywumpus

My drum with the most sentimental attachment is my Slingerland Hollywood Ace. I love this drum to death. It was the very drum that got me bitten by the vintage bug. Besides being sold to me by a dear friend who has since moved away, and having been played at countless gigs and recording sessions, it just has an uber mojo to it, and has a wonderful crack and woody body to it. Last week I purchased another Hollywood Ace, one that sounds better AND matches my drum set. It's going to be kind of hard to sell this one next week, but it's just a drum, right?

well, uh, don't do that?? Mind Blowi

Sysl krysu nenahradi!

-196?-72 6ply White Oyster Amati
-1960s 3ply Red Sparkle Amati
- Zildjian, Paiste, Zyn, Istanbul

http://bandzone.cz/blueswan
Posted on 11 years ago
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My Ludwig 1969 Acrolite with imperial lugs that my Mother bought me brand new in 1969 I'll keep it until I'm dust in the wind.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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my 64 champagne jazz fest that got sold by accident when i was moving out of my warehouse and he wont sell it back to me he keeps saying how he loves it it sucks that was my fav im so po at my stupidity...

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 11 years ago
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This was a good idea for a thread, way to go Brian!

For me, it is the pre serial Ludwig downbeat snare that my daughter gave me for Christmas last year. I will keep that long longer that vm2k keeps his 69 acro, lol.

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Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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My 602 flat ride has been with me for almost 25 years. Every time I decide not to gig with it there a place in the show where it should have been. I also had a leatherette stick bag that was a gift from my parents that I used for years before it disintegrated.

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Posted on 11 years ago
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