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A Question for the Ludwig Experts
No, no photos...I've got the cannon style toms on this kit...it needs a major overhaul...in all honesty, I'm always trying decide whether to fix them...
10 years agoA Question for the Ludwig Experts
I've a very large vintage Ludwig Rocker kit. This (I believe) kit is the Rocker type with the lacquered interiors and the large bass drum style 60's...
10 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
Well, Everything kinda got put on hold. Last semester of college and funding it straight out of pocket. So, they will get done...it's just gonna be a...
10 years agoMy latest MIJ project-"Club Date" style!
That rail is in great shape! I think they'd look cool in black marine pearl or maybe a strata red....?
10 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
Well, it's been a couple of weeks at least since I've posted...I wasn't going to say anything... ...and I'm sure there's several "I told you so's" co...
10 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
Well, another update... I've decided to dip my toes in first with the veneering of the inside of the shells... I'm starting with the 12" drum. I bo...
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
Well, Another update...today the UPS truck dropped off a little package from veneersupplies.com. I ordered AAA grade Red North American Gumwood for...
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
I do worry about the splintering...I'm hoping the added plies of the re-rings will help keep that down somewhat...I thought about going with perhaps a...
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
So, how did the MIJ kit sound with 45's done on it?
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
So, I've just completed the order for the interior veneer. All of the repairs to the shells have been made and things are progressing very nicely......
11 years agoBearing Edges...
So, I'm getting ready to install some new re-rings in some old drum shells. When I get done, I'm going to ship them to Precision drum co for new edg...
11 years agoNew Bearing Edges for MIJ?
So, On my other thread about the Gambles kit I'm working on I posed the question about getting new edges done on the kit. NO...sanding won't work.....
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
The "BAM like new!" was my thought as well...I had also thought about using an african mahogany ply instead of maple...but I'll admit now that it does...
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
what about tung oil on the maple though?
11 years agoSo, I'm New & I'm Planning to do Something "Crazy"...
Also, I'm thinking more and more about using tung oil on the inside of the drums once the veneer is sanded and prepped...any thoughts?
11 years ago