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Current projects in the works
It's been a while since my last post here and I am sorry but sometimes life gets in the way. I have a few projects that I will share now and try and g...
9 years agoSaving a painted calfskin - Opinions!
It is entirely possible to patch a calfskin head, I have done a few patch jobs myself with a good deal of success on non batter heads. Unfortunately,...
9 years agoPlease share your wrap wish-list
How about a clear marine pearl finish with no backing on it? I have seen a Gretsch kit that was a tobacco sunburst (duco) under a clear pearl finish a...
9 years agoMuseum Project
For those of you that read my thread "Current Projects in the Works" you may already know this but for those who don't, I wanted to share. I started r...
9 years ago1952-53 Radio King Kit
Up for sale is this 3 piece Slingerland Radio King kit circa 1952-53. The kit has mahogany shells that have been refinished and there have been some s...
9 years agoslingerland identification
You need to post a larger picture with a clear shot of the serial number. Depending on the year it may not be a three ply shell.
9 years agoMusic Masters Student Looking for Drum Making History Information
From KCDrumDad...
9 years agoWhere to get gut snare wire or a substitude
If it is a 15" snare I have an entire NOS assembly. Still in the plastic. I also have rolls of gut snare cord or cord by the piece.
9 years agoMarching drum restoration
From jccabinets...
9 years agoCurrent projects in the works
One last project for now. This premier APK kit belongs to a customer of mine, he loves the kit and doesn't want a new one but has always wanted a red...
9 years agoCurrent projects in the works
A customer came to me with a pair of timpani that he picked up at a tag sale for about $150. The timpani had no head and one of them had been painted...
9 years agoCurrent projects in the works
Well, once again time has gotten away from me and it's been a while since I have posted here. As you will see below, the restoration work has been all...
9 years agoMarching drum restoration
The snare wires look like they are in good condition but you may want to clean the rust spots. A little mineral oil or WD-40 on a cloth and wiped over...
9 years agoMusic Masters Student Looking for Drum Making History Information
Please put him in contact with me, I think I can be a lot of help with this as I am working on a research project myself and the information I have on...
9 years agoCalfskin for Leedy Drum topics book
Looking to trade a new calfskin head, up to 16" for a copy of the book Leedy Drum topics Byron Cook
9 years ago