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Best part of restoring drums?
Absolutely true sir. Here here............and there too.
9 years ago1966 Ludwig Black Oyster Downbeat
So is a "downbeat" always 20 x 12 BD, 12 by 8 TT and a 14 by 14 FT Are those the sizes sir? Thanks
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
Hey Michael, They will come apart. Take the snare wires off reso side. Untie strings. Unscrew the lug screws on batter side. Remove rim. Head is tucke...
9 years agoPaul Bleifuss Drums
"No, not that one". But that one sure is cool. I have no idea why I responded (above) that he did not refinish this kit. I really do not know. He may...
9 years agoPaul Bleifuss Drums
When I gigged at la Costa Health Spa, I met Paul, who was on another stage. I looked at his kit and noticed that the shell interiors were totally smoo...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
Thanks fellas. This was a difficult restore. Toy drum was more difficult than a real drum. Very flimsy. The guy who made these was Mario Maccaferri. C...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
So I finished putting this back together. Could not resurrect the reso head. So it does not sound good. The batter head actually tensions a little bit...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
These drums were featured in the Sears Christmas Wish Catalog.
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
What a great Christmas Picture! What year was that? When did these Mastro drums come out for sale? That must have been so exciting for a young lad on...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
It is a toy drum. I don't think it can sound good. It will be a job just to get it to sound normal. The heads are not real heads. The throw and butte...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
Head and ring.
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
OK, the shell is split in 2. And all the "hardware" comes off. Lugs have a recess for a square 8/32? nut (lug insert) The only thing glued to shell is...
9 years agoAnatomy of a Mastro
Just got this from Leedy Guy. He is an excellent gentleman to do business with. Thanks Leedy Dude. So, I have never seen one of these apart before. No...
9 years agoBlue Ripple drum wrap?
I know this is painful but, Could we see what acetone does to wrap. Pic of damage, if you can stand it? Is polishing (NOVUS) out of the question? You...
9 years agoEric Carr KISS miniature replica Crazy Nights drum set
Thank You sharing all of your methods with us. It is a beautiful creation. I like seeing you with your kit. ggd
9 years ago