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the"Drum Doctor"/ Mike Fillion

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All percussion & drum questions including:history-construction- repairs,refinishing,restorations,conversions,custom building & cymbal questions.Also any questions about the music business-touring-studios and producing.

Experience in the area

Professional drummer for 40 years.Owned drum repair shop since 1966-trained at 2 factories.Performed worldwide with over 60 major acts.
Performed for presidents,kings,princes,generals and other dignitaries.
2 items in the patent process.
Info about all repairs-custom work-drum construction-history-tuning and performance.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There are too many so-called "experts" out there giving out wrong information.You need to get your advice from someone who has a proven background and track record.Someone who has done something part-time for 5-10 years,is NOT an expert.

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Recent Answers from the"Drum Doctor"/ Mike Fillion

2009-11-23 Jenco celeste:

Bonnie, Yes your 3 octave Jenco celeste is somewhat rare and are worth some money---BUT--- Are you wanting to restore the celeste to keep or to sell? IF you are planning to keep it, then why

2009-11-12 Cutting down drum shells...:

Steve, if you have never done this before---OR---- you do not have an experienced woodworker that could help you--- PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS!!!!! I have seen what can happen when the shell

2009-11-11 2 Questions:

Chris, I do not know much about this type of music, but if it is like other forms of music, then the majority of it is recorded live. When that certain group plays out live, the drummer has to

2009-11-10 value of vintage snare drum:

David, Unless this drum has a badge on it that says "Ludwig"-- then it is NOT a Ludwig snare. It looks like an import snare from the middle to late 60's. The color is White Marine Pearl. This

2009-11-09 Old Drums & Their Value:

Dennis, The easiest way to put a value on these drums is to find a similar, new Tama Swingstar kit and multiply the cost by .5 and .6. This will give you an average market value. Example. Let's

 

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