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Sparkle Brite Wrap Removal
Ugh. Sounds awful, but worth a try I guess. I was actually thinking of using this method but with acetone instead of mineral spirits... but not sure t...
12 years agoSparkle Brite Wrap Removal
I'm looking at a set of early WFL's that, according to seller, have been wrapped over the original paint with Sparkle Brite drum wrap. I've heard nigh...
12 years agoSea Green Pearl
I'm considering recovering a WFL kit (with 28" bd and tacked bottom skins) and would like to use a Sea Green Pearl wrap like this if at all possible....
12 years agoNeed a pair of 22 inch ludwig bass drum hoops
Talk to ecurtis. I just got sime nice ones from him and I think he had a second pair.
12 years agoThe verdict is in. Will Evans Level 360 Drumheads fit vintage, oversized drums???
What kind of drums are you putting them on?
12 years agoRadio King FT
I need a 1940's Radio King 16" FT in Black Diamond Pearl. Shell only is OK, but must be drilled for the streamline casings. Thanks. Aaron
12 years agoGretsch drums
For a kit that has been modified, that $'s too high. These, to me are much more reasonable: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/msg/3614868080.html htt...
12 years agoEarly 1960s Premier Full Kit - Black Pearl
Please do post some pics... and what are the sizes? I may be very interested in these! Post in the "For Sale" section of this very forum. Best, Aaron
12 years agoPriming maple BD hoops
Here's my tweaked out, urban alleyway, all in one painting/drying rack.
12 years agoPriming maple BD hoops
Great suggestions. Thanks. How many coats should I aim to finish with? I'm thinking 3 light coats? Best, Aaron
12 years agoPriming maple BD hoops
Getting set to paint some Ludwig hoops that I've stripped down bare. I have oil based Krylon satin black. Directions suggest priming, which seems to...
12 years agoThoughts on Remo heads switch
My 15" is my favorite drum, for sure. Not sure why they aren't more common. You can order the head from here too: http://www.samash.com/p/Remo_Vinta...
12 years agoThoughts on Remo heads switch
They do make the vintage Ambassadors in 15". I have one on a snare. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0030M2EG8/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
12 years agoMatching old red sparkle
When I really look at it, IMHO, it isn't a color difference so much as that I think the old Ludwig wrap literally has more sparkles in it. The new stu...
12 years agoMatching old red sparkle
I just wrapped a couple drums in red sparkle from Precision to match a BD that has hardly any fade, if none. The new stuff is a little darker, but do...
12 years ago