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What is the "thinnest" 2-ply head?
Hmmm, why not just get a good quality single-ply, Tev? I think you can get some 7mill stuff from Evans and REMO. John
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Ok boys, we're back! Been a rough couple of weeks for me physically, but I'm almost back 100% and I'm ready to get back into finishing this restorati...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
Orangemi is correct! I grew up in New York and the word about small bass drums was that they were made so that they could fit into the back of an old...
10 years agoClaw
Thanks Mike. I cut a deal with Mitch for the one he has. Mitch - The donation to VDF has been made as we agreed. You can check it with TommyP. I lov...
10 years agoneed help reusing a calf head
Soak the head in warm water with a few drops of Dawn Dish Soap added to the mix. You can use a scrubby to clean the head then allow it to soak for abo...
10 years agoPearl Tom Mount Hole Blaemire Tom
Scott - did you have to mount the shell on one of Jerry's moulds/mandrills to do the patch job? How did you get it so perfect????? John
10 years agoClaw
Looks right from the photo, Mitch. I'll PM you about it. Thank you... again! :D John
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
From green glass drum...
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Thanks again, Mitch! Yes, very nice guy and easy to deal with. I hope people take the time to check out their website. If I ever owned a drum store I...
10 years agoClaw
All I need is the top (faucet handle) part. I'm going to get it welded to the W&A t-rod bottom and replace one of the broken T-rods with it. Let me k...
10 years agoClaw
Mikey - Do you have a single 'faucet handle' T-rod that you can part with? John
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
TA-DA!!!!! Thanks to an excellent lead from Downtownfarmer, I secured the missing claw for the 13"!!!!! A big shout-out and props to: Anthony at; Vi...
10 years agoClaw
Tommy - Thank you... stop looking! :D Downtownfarmer - Home-run bud! Excellent lead!!! Anthony at Village drums and music has -three- count em', thr...
10 years ago70's Ludwig project.
Jeff - with a 3-ply lay-up you don't have much choice other than to land the edge on the poplar layer. 4, 5, 6-ply and up the 'rule' is to land the ed...
10 years agoThe Early Bop Configuration 20,13,16
Dan - make that -three things- that contribute to the Gretsch sound: 1. 6-ply Jasper maple shells 2. Round-over bearing edges 3. Die-cast hoops. T...
10 years ago