john gerrard
Senior Member
I found mine about 2 months ago. My 64 WMP 3 ply Ludwigs. 22 , 13 , 16. I've sold everything else. These will do me till I quit playing.
Your Holy Grail
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I suppose I should chip in with my own.
I was looking for a long time for a Nashville era Slingerland Radio King, and to be honest I didn't ever think I'd see one pop up for sale. Then low and behold late one Saturday night I had my usual look at the Graham Russell Drums site here in the UK, and there was one for sale in White Marine Pearl. I immediately bought it and when it arrived I couldn't believe how good it looked. It honestly looked like it had never been played. It also sounds absolutely amazing!
I was looking for a long time for a Nashville era Slingerland Radio King, and to be honest I didn't ever think I'd see one pop up for sale. Then low and behold late one Saturday night I had my usual look at the Graham Russell Drums site here in the UK, and there was one for sale in White Marine Pearl. I immediately bought it and when it arrived I couldn't believe how good it looked. It honestly looked like it had never been played. It also sounds absolutely amazing!
JohnPloughman
Silver Member
1964 Rogers Dyna-Sonic 5x14 in Wine Red Ripple
1966 Rogers Dyna-Sonic 5x14 in Sparkling Blue Pearl and Steel Gray Ripple
three drums..... which would cost close to 10K total at current values.
Even if I did find those for sale or even one of them, I still could not afford that.
1966 Rogers Dyna-Sonic 5x14 in Sparkling Blue Pearl and Steel Gray Ripple
three drums..... which would cost close to 10K total at current values.
Even if I did find those for sale or even one of them, I still could not afford that.
wsabol
Gold Member
I consider the 1920's 14x4 Black Beauty's to be the Holy Grail, or one of them, in the Drumming world.
But like most people, the Holy Grail is not on the top of my to-get lists
However, if I can find pointy B/O badge 14x5 & 14x6.5, and COB 14x5 Supras.. in a great playing condition.. for a decent price. I would be a very happy man.
But like most people, the Holy Grail is not on the top of my to-get lists
However, if I can find pointy B/O badge 14x5 & 14x6.5, and COB 14x5 Supras.. in a great playing condition.. for a decent price. I would be a very happy man.
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Southpaw99
Senior Member
I agree with this 100% ....exactly what I was thinking when I first started reading this thread.
bobdadruma
Platinum Member
I found mine; http://youtu.be/DGSBGtcmakA
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The black Ayotte from Bennett's? Nice.
William also traded him the Heart Shaped Box snare drum with the heads used in the studio still on. I got to play that one once...
Jeremy Bender
Platinum Member
I have some wonderful snares that I enjoy playing and owning, but my "holy grail" would probably be an original Billy Gladstone snare drum. If I could ever find one and afford it!
Artstar
Platinum Member
The one with the tuning knobs Jeremy ???
I love too many drum items to have a holy grail, but the closest thing would probably have to by my Recording Custom. I've wanted that piece of gear for many years before I got one, and the only other sets I'd consider would be a Kumu or possibly a Beech SQ2. But none of them could really replace what the RC is to me.
Rotarded
Senior Member
Amazing! I found one of my grails ridiculously cheap on Craigslist six months ago. It just happened to be a 64 BDP 3 ply Ludwig Downbeat, unaltered, 100% complete, Supraphonic, all hardware, original heads, and as close to mint (after cleaning) as I have ever seen.
Diet Kirk
Silver Member
I did
In actual fact I could add a couple of cymbals to my list, but it would basically read "every coll/weird/unique looking cymbal paiste have ever made!"
MJD
Silver Member
Holy Grail kit? Late 60's-early70's Ludwig 3 ply WMP 20 13 16 kit with a 14x5 LM300 or a Supralite. I'm a sucker for steel snares. Other than the WMP part i have this kit. but i found it on the street and it's in terrible condition. Probably gonna get it rewrapped as they are the best sounding drums i've ever heard or played and of course the best part is that they were free.
drummerjims
Senior Member
Not sure of "Holy Grail" however I wish I could justify spending the dough on a Spizzichino Ka ride or some Vintage K. Zildjians. But mostly the Spizz. Also Have been contemplating a Gretsch USA custom as my next set I have played them and there really is something to that great Gretsch sound. However as a weekend Warrior I just can't justify it.