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Sonor Teardrop for NAMM

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So Sam gives me a call from Sam I am Studios saying Sonor was after a nice teardrop kit for their NAMM 2015 display. He literally called me a day late before I just sold my museum quality kit to another forum member.

Not being one to call it quits I knew I could find another kit quickly and I still had a perfect D426 snare. Sonor wanted a red kit like mine but the nearest I could find was one from 1965. It was in very rough condition and to make it ready for the show was going to take some serious work.

Every bit of hardware except for the lugs was removed, cleaned and polished. Each shell was cleaned, then hand rubbed with compound and polish. Next each shell was buffed with compound and polish. A new period correct bass drum head had to be made. Two logos were mailed overnight; one from California and one from Michigan.

I custom made the front bass drum head from an old coated head by painting, sanding and then painting again for the reso side. On the batter side there is a new coated ambassador with another logo.

I didn't want to bore everyone with the process so lets skip to the results!

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[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RZwQTtvnaK8/VKnztU9CPCI/AAAAAAAAD28/3vtDPNvU79M/s800/20150104_205928.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0s6Y49UVkaY/VKny56Ed9pI/AAAAAAAAD18/Zv8SI3cf41Y/s800/20150104_210144.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cmZbTp9Khnk/VKoFM8AjVMI/AAAAAAAAD3s/55KzhUsRkUk/s800/20150104_221447-1.jpg[/img]

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 9 years ago
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Looks great !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 9 years ago
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Cool!

140th anniversary?

-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat

Posted on 9 years ago
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Looks good Many, What year was your other kit ? Where`s the cymbal arm ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 9 years ago
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Beautiful! Nice work,I just got done restoring a 65 and a 64. Not done with the 65 yet but couldn't resist setting them up together to see how they look.[IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh161/Mikecactus/sonor_zps62bd23c3.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 9 years ago
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From MilwDrummer

Beautiful! Nice work,I just got done restoring a 65 and a 64. Not done with the 65 yet but couldn't resist setting them up together to see how they look.[IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh161/Mikecactus/sonor_zps62bd23c3.jpg[/IMG]

Wow amazing kit!! Thanks for all the kudos. The kit is off to California as we speak :)

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 9 years ago
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Wow just so nice. And great photos too - of drums and you! Happy 2015!

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 9 years ago
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Very nice Manny!! And quite the honor with them going to NAMM. Too bad you can't tag along with them!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 9 years ago
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What a Georgous little kit ! How did you just, find another one like that ?

Posted on 9 years ago
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Happy to report the kit arrived safely in California. So far everyone is happy :)

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 9 years ago
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