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Old 4th July 2009   #5
Jax
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Originally Posted by mrmike186 View Post
l As with any drum and especially older drums, always check that it is round.
How do most drummers check that a shell is round?

I've been told the best way to do this is laying a drum on a level, straight surface like a glass countertop, pushing down on one side and quickly letting go to see if it wobbles. Better to do this without the hoops on the shell.
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