Hi all, I have a weekend in Chicago coming up, I've never been. Any good shops I should check out, aside from Steve Maxwell's store? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Muchas gracias - El Stinko
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I love Chicago. If you've never been, this is worth checking out. They have overviews and more detailed tours if you're interested: http://www.architecture.org
To answer your question: Chicago Music Exchange: http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/drum/
They're a bit pricey, but it's fun to look.
And if you happen to be near Wicker Park, http://www.piecechicago.com. I believe Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick is a partner.
This is also a good spot for barbecue, near the El line from O'Hare: http://www.smoquebbq.com
I could go on all day, and I'm not even a homie. It's one of my favorite cities. Have a good time.
Al
9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
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Make sure you find time to drop in on Jim Moritz at Chicago Drum and Restoration (chicagodrumandrestoration.com).
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^^ What they said.
I've not been to Piece, but if you do get a chance to go it'll give you an excuse to go see the former Ludwig factory on Damen which is right around the corner!
Low Tech Rules.
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my garage LOL
April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
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Thanks everyone for your replies, great feedback. A 6.5 x 14 Supra or Acro is at the top of my list right now, would be so cool to score one that weekend - for all kinds of reasons.
Muchas gracias - El Stinko
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