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    Merlin5 replied to the thread Cymbal spots.
    Thanks for that link. (y) You're not wrong, I should leave it alone and for now I will. I think what I will do though is buy some Bar...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Tamboreter's post in the thread Cymbal spots with Like Like.
    There is some discussion about this on another DW thread: https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/marks-on-cymbals.168859/
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    Merlin5 reacted to cbphoto's post in the thread Cymbal spots with Like Like.
    When I was a teenager I used Brasso (not recommended) on my cymbals (they'd turn green in the ocean/beach air where I lived). It's...
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    Merlin5 replied to the thread Cymbal spots.
    Don't know, could be. They don't seem to be something that's removable. I googled dark spots on cymbals and got "oxidation. This occurs...
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    Merlin5 posted the thread Cymbal spots in Cymbals.
    I just cleaned my 14" K hi-hat cymbals with Meinl cymbal cleaner and they've come up nice, but is there a way to remove the ugly spots...
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    Merlin5 replied to the thread Snare wires.
    Actually, the Ludwig 402 is a snare drum I still want. Don't really need it because the Recording Custom has similarities, but the 402...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Cooper2020's post in the thread Snare wires with Like!! Like!!.
    It's a fantastic snare. I have a gigantic smile every time I begin playing. I never had a snare of that quality before and I enjoy every...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Bo Eder's post in the thread Snare wires with Like Like.
    I haven’t noticed a difference between anybody’s wires until I tried the Canopus Vintage wires - those are great. But if you’re...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Tamboreter's post in the thread Snare wires with Like Like.
    I used to love the PureSound wires...until I realized that there are other wires that sound much better. I could never really dig the...
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    Merlin5 reacted to force3005's post in the thread Snare wires with Like Like.
    I would stay with what you have, till you need to change them (IMO).
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    Merlin5 reacted to bongoman's post in the thread Snare wires with Like!! Like!!.
    I have done a ridiculous amount of experimenting with different wires, for years, so I have some opinions. Part of the question is the...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Cooper2020's post in the thread Snare wires with Like!! Like!!.
    Hi, I just bought a Yamaha Recording Aluminum snare, the 6,5 * 14 version. This came with the Yamaha snare wires, 25 strand. From what I...
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    Merlin5 replied to the thread Snare wires.
    Congrats on your purchase! I have that snare drum, same 14 x 6.5. It's a fantastic sounding drum, in my top three snare drums that I...
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    Merlin5 reacted to Tamboreter's post in the thread I'm Beginning to Doubt My Pork Pie Drum Throne with Like Like.
    Tama First Chair Ergo Rider with backrest. Worth the investment. Cry once when you buy it, lol...
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    Merlin5 reacted to AsbaSakae69's post in the thread Shallower Drums in Deeper Cases with Like Like.
    Absolutely true, this is sad because they would otherwise be great cases. The PR soft cases are perfect though, especially the brusk-sac...
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