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David Anfuso

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions about new and vintage drums. I specialize in the history of vintage drums and drum companies.

Experience in the area

I own the largest drum history web site on the Internet which features American and International drum companies. I have articles in the Slingerland Book by Rob Cook, Not So Modern Drummer magazine and my web site articles are sited and posted on 100's of web sites around the world. I'm also the historical curator for the Ludwig Drum Company family history.

Organizations

I belong to PAS

Publications

The Slingerland Book by Rob Cook. Not So Modern Drummer Magazine and Internet web sites

Education/Credentials

My education is a Bachelors degree in Business Management and an Associates Degree in Arts for Percussion.

Past/Present Clients

I currently provide Q&A support for The Drum Experts, Vintage Drum Guide and other web sites in the drumming community.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
sam Kirby	01/14/12	10	10	10
Josh	01/12/12	10	10	10
Josh	01/10/12	10	10	10
Harry	12/15/11	10	10	10	Very timely and helpful response. Thank you .....
ALAN	12/15/11	10	10	10	the response was fast, and i think .....

Recent Answers from David Anfuso

2012-01-10 Slingerland clear drumset:

I have a picture of that set on the main web site: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/slingerland_photos.html It is called the Slingerland Phantom. They are out there, just not like the Ludwigs of course

2012-01-10 1982 recording customs???:

Ok thanks! I stick with my original value. If they were single headed I would have changed my mind. Also they are nice sizes and not deep toms, so still played in today's music style. The Paiste's

2012-01-10 1982 recording customs???:

I did not ask, are the rack toms double headed? Also, I just looked at a 1982 Yamaha Japanese catalog (can't read it) in that catalog they show a 3 up and two down combination like yours. It is hard

2012-01-09 1982 recording customs???:

Can you take a look at this catalog page. Are all of the sizes listed here: http://vintagedrumguide.com/yamaha_catalogs_drum_sets_1983.htm If the set is not cataloged then it could have been special

2011-12-14 gretsch snare 4106:

If re-conditioning means re-plating then I would say no. Usually it is not worth it unless you have a connection in the business that can do it cheaply. The drum itself is not rare so it would not

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