For various reasons, including storage space; and gig considerations, I am pondering the focus of my collection. I'm thinking of concentrating more on vintage snare drums rather than kits. I don't think any of my children will play drums seriously. I sort of have a kit for each of them; but really - selling them and putting the money into something else probably makes more sense. They can have a few snare drums each - I could trade and narrow those down so they are all pretty special too. I'm not playing vintage except to record. My little studio is so crowded - I'm actually a bit sick of it. Anyone here done a similar thing? Snares - you can always throw one into the car and play it, no worries - it's fun. But taking vintage kits to my gigs - I find this a bit more problematic. Set up in the studio, they are wonderful.
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I am in the midst of it now. Just sold a super nice Sonor kit but getting another. I can afford any vintage kit I want but at this point it will be trading and selling. Something has to really catch my eye. I think Gretsch and Rogers are some of my favorite vintage drums. Rogers can be used in nearly any context.
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI
82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
im over whelmed, the space i have for the drums is limited, it is time to sort and keep whats the best sell the rest
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.
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI
82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
I collect and fix up player grade vintage drums. I don't want museum pieces or modern drums. I play the vintage drums I have, rotating them between gigs and different bands. I'm having a blast and plan to continue as long as I can. My wife and kids can sell them all after I'm dead.
I collect and fix up player grade vintage drums. I don't want museum pieces or modern drums. I play the vintage drums I have, rotating them between gigs and different bands. I'm having a blast and plan to continue as long as I can. My wife and kids can sell them all after I'm dead.
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Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass
WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP
Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival
Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
I collect and fix up player grade vintage drums. I don't want museum pieces or modern drums. I play the vintage drums I have, rotating them between gigs and different bands. I'm having a blast and plan to continue as long as I can. My wife and kids can sell them all after I'm dead.
Took the words right out of my mouth!
Thank you!
Jeff C
"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
I collect and fix up player grade vintage drums. I don't want museum pieces or modern drums. I play the vintage drums I have, rotating them between gigs and different bands. I'm having a blast and plan to continue as long as I can. My wife and kids can sell them all after I'm dead.
Yes, add me to this list. I enjoy learning about the kits of a certain vintage and fixing up old ones I have purchased. I don't play regularly anymore, and have quite a few which I thought I'd cycle in my studio, but after a while you realise how heavy they are and slow the cycle down :-).
ive done a lot of tweeking in my collection over the last year or so. sold a few things to replace with things that I wanted more. i'm a neat freak and currently contemplating some different storage methods for my kits. could use to sell a kit or two but really can't make the choice on which it would be be. pretty much means I won't be selling one I guess.
mike
I really enjoy collecting drums but with the purpose of gigging them...keeping them for a purpose to fill a musical need. Although I admit the finish plays a part. That said, I love a good museum kit, but I'll still be taking it out to play when gigs come along. At this point, I sort of have what I want at the moment...well...there is that one kit on my want list!
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