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60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
And together with the 12" and 14" toms... Took waaaay too long, but I'm glad it finally came together!
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
After hunting down some period correct t-rods and claws, and springing for new hoops, it was finally, FINALLY ready to be put back together!
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
Had to move again, and the drum sat. And sat. Annnnnnnnnddddd sat. (Talking like another 5 years. No, I'm not married.)
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
Meticulously polished the lugs and other bits that were present:
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
Got to sanding the interior and gave the edges some love:
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
A lot of fumes to duck, but... Finally!
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
I suspected there might be something underneath what appeared to be latex paint. So I got a bottle of Goof Off and an old t-shirt and got to work...
5 years ago60's Pearl bass drum restoration - LONG time coming!
Sometimes a restoration just takes a long, long time. Some of you might relate to this... About 10 years ago I found a couple MIJ floor toms in blue...
5 years agoApollo drums
From ardrummer...
8 years agoWho made these? Solve mystery Please!
If the tension rods are the standard thread, I would think that would strongly point to being made by Pearl. I think these were made much earlier tha...
8 years agoRestoring/Cleaning of a '79/'83 Tama Imperialstar
Ugh... For some reason I often see cool old Tama snares suffer the steel wool fate. Those rust spots will come off easily with just some metal polish...
9 years agoMIJ Tension Rods.
It probably depends if your Stewart was made by Star or Pearl.
9 years agoMij i.d.
Star. Not sure if Pearl or Hoshino ever did the grey painted interiors. Also, check the rack tom rods and inserts to see if they are the smaller, me...
9 years agoOrphan reunited with family!
Thanks for the comments! In case anyone is interested, this set is up on Craigslist, if you're local to Portland, Oregon. Thanks!
9 years agoStar bass drum?
Beautiful wrap! I'd love to see the drum all put back together!
9 years ago