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The Black Beauty Find Last viewed: 6 minutes ago

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What a beautiful drum! My jaw dropped for an uncomfortable amount of time when I saw it all cleaned up! Simply amazing....

In a land of chimpanzees I was a monkey.
Posted on 11 years ago
#181
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Nice detail job Purdie..

I'm thinking, that drum would not look out of place surrounded by the Crown je*wels..

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
#182
Posts: 5356 Threads: 87

Wow~! Looks like polished a j e w e l . I tell you what the rolled seam sealed bearing edge is really unique. Man true craftsman back then really amazing stuff. You'd be hard pressed to find anything like that today. So how ya like it? ;)

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
#183
Posts: 9005 Threads: 266

> So how ya like it?

I LOVE it! I don't have a working video camera, but my buddy Mick M does. Next time he comes over I'll ask Mick to bring the videocam and I'll make a sound file for you guys. Words just can't communicate it properly. It's a wonderful, sensitive, articulate drum with a singing tone that only brass shells can produce. This one is a marvel of Art, design and engineering. I never had a brass drum that sounded this good. Warm for a metal drum.

I'll respond more later... we've got some friends over so I'm off to socialize....

All computer contact and no face to face makes Jack a very disturbed boy! LOL

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
#184
Posts: 518 Threads: 70

Great, great results. What a fantastic drum.

12/14/20 Mahogany INDe Bop Cocktail Hybrid

Late 50s Black Nitron 3 Ply Gretsch 13/16/20 w/ Max Roach Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#185
Posts: 1537 Threads: 117

Nice drum. Glad it got delivered without further drama.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 11 years ago
#186
Posts: 6432 Threads: 290

John, congrats on the new drum, it is really cool! Looks good sitting with the Clubbies too. Still would like to see the jazz fest with the kit someday, but that black beauty will do for now, LOL!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
#187
Posts: 1072 Threads: 89

hi john, glad to see ya got ur drum and happy with it. it's a good looking drum. hope you have many hrs of enjoyment playing it. can't wait to see the vid clips. play'er purdy :)

Stay Wiggly,
Robyn
Posted on 11 years ago
#188
Posts: 9005 Threads: 266

I just want to close the thread by saying thank you to ALL for following along, and a very special, personal thanks to all who helped me with useful, pertinent information. That's one of things that makes VDF such a great place.

Here are some parting shots of the Holy Grail. It's been cloudy and raining here the last few days so I haven't been able to take it outside for a photo session. These will have to serve. Enjoy and thanks again, I enjoyed all of your comapny on this little trip...

John

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[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/bbp2_zpse6be3fa6.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/bbp3_zpse4600cd1.jpg[/IMG]

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
#189
Posts: 2115 Threads: 26

Beautiful snare and beautiful kit! Very well done sir. Congratulations John.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
#190
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