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my vintage homage build
This is my project snare from last year, a 14 x 7 snare built from components and covered with mappa burl veneer, finished with about 8 coats of poly-...
8 years ago1967 Ludwig Psychedelic Red
That's super nice and from what I understand quite rare. I saw a matching snare at www.schaffersdrums.com in Flushing Mi last year, don't know if he...
8 years agowhat to do with my Leedy Snare
I am almost positive this drum started life as a natural finish maple shell.I could be wrong but see no evidence of a wrap. just 'patina'Kleening
8 years agowhat to do with my Leedy Snare
thanks guys I'm going to do the clean and tweak and put it on the 'bay for a cycle and see what happens. I'll post the link when it's up.
8 years agowhat to do with my Leedy Snare
Bought this Leedy Broadway Standard from an estate sale and I'm not sure what my next move should be. I've restored many drums in the past but none w...
8 years agoNew ludwig score
There was a trend to bigger tom sizes and deeper snares in the late 70s / early 80s. I'm a little surprised the kick isn't a 24. My first kit that I...
9 years agoHot to scope for vintage drums
From larryz...
9 years agoHot to scope for vintage drums
My wife is a picker and ebay seller http://stores.ebay.com/Michigan-Mid-Mod?_rdc=1 so whenever she comes across drum related stuff at the estate sales...
9 years agoBetter than Easter Yeggs..
I'd go to your gig just to SEE those things let alone hear them... ;)
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Premier Royal Scot - mid 70s. Another resto project. Original and complete. Wrap is tight and shiny and the chrome just drips....
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Thanks Mike it is super cool. Looks like hammered metal but I think it was called Birdseye Silver Pearl. And the chrome is perfect, not one pit or bl...
9 years agoThis is the Display Your Marching Snare Thread
Recently restored Carlton Super Gaelic. Original and complete. Early 60s, made in England.
9 years ago