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Old 26th November 2006   #6
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Ludwig made a split shell mahogany 14x10 that had individually adjustable snare strainers. Used it live like a madman from 1981-1986. Still got it somewhere. Maybe my Mom's house.
Mom's house...seems like a universal storage facility

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Premier made a drum called the "Project One(?)" with a big old hole for the mic on the side in a really bizarre "double shell" design. Had onna doze 2. Used it in studio on a record with Clarence Clemmons and some Singer-Songwriter cat from the Bahamas called "Capt. ???"(Can't remember/dreadful). Engineer was the ever grouchy/hilarious Bob Yauger. Who dubbed it a "Boat Anchor" to the concerted amusement of the assembled mob. I took it down in shame. Sold it about a week later to some drum shop in Syracuse.
That's hilarious. Hey at least you tried things. http://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/icon30.gif
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