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GoneDrumming - Restoration Notebook
I'm going to use this thread as a personal notebook. Please feel free to add to it. NOTE: I AM A NOVICE THERE ARE OTHERS ON THIS FORUM THAT ARE MORE...
16 years agoSlingerwig transformed into a 1960 Slingy radio king student snare
Poppy, Looks awesome, great job! I love to see them go from one extreme to the other!!
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Hey Jaye, Thanks for the interest in the process. I will take some time this week and document what I did to bring this one back.
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Outdoor shots...No more pics.. :) I promise..
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
I was doing my usual 20 searches a day on ebay and up popped the wires and throw with a BIN for $20..SOLD!!, could have cared less about the throw but...
16 years ago1959 Ludwig Club Dates
Very very cool. Keep on Pl
16 years agoSlingerland Radio King Snare - Status - Pics
Getting closer on this one. I think I'm about a week or so out on it, but it's getting there. Need to put the wrap on the bass drum today and finish p...
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Thanks for all the kind words gang!! Labor of love as you all know. :)
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Incredible, great wooshy sound and the rimshots are fantastic. Finding real wires for this drum was a blessing.
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Here are the before pics. These pics are from the auction and the arrow is pointing to the vent.
16 years agoSlingerland Universal Resoration - Done - Pics
Well I think this one is done. It was a tore up rust bucket when I got it, total body off restoration so to speak. :) I will try and get more pics out...
16 years agoRemember Buddy Rich
Sheesh...don't let me kid see this...practice shmactice dad...Buddy Rich didn't even have lessons.
16 years agoBonehead Alert
Just for a laugh I will give you this week's BONEHEAD ALERT: Nice RB Gretsch 6 lug snare, hoops and lugs were a little pitted and the wrap was trashed...
16 years agoWhat Deals Have You Gotten?????
My deals are more like Sun180. Oh sure the $175 40's Radio King bass drum that I will have close to a grand in by the time I'm done with the restorat...
16 years agoNice Ludwig Shells given a new lease on life
Ahhh looking good, I love the gold sparkle...putting a new wrap (WMP) on an old Gretsch snare tonight myself..shhh don't tell Ludwig-Dude that I have...
16 years ago