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Mitch - It sounds like you're bouncing off the walls over there! LOL Here's a photo (for encouragement) of a kit that Jeff added a mahogany veneer to...
10 years agoALF On A Slingerland
Boy, that was a ride in the way-back machine! John
10 years agoEnormous drum
From barryabko...
10 years agoAny ideas for this Rogers shell?
You could get a 6" deep-dish snare out of that shell! Excellent idea. We have members here who are expert at cutting down shells. If one of them sees...
10 years agoconsolette
Man, could I use that for my 28"!!! $300 sounds about right for a rare and specialized part like that. Too rich for my blood though. John
10 years agoLug fabrication
Beautiful designing on those lugs! They are a perfect blend of the Gretsch and Radio King lugs! Seen straight-on it looks Radio King, the side view lo...
10 years agoLug fabrication
Factor in that the cast parts will also have to be plated which is an additional costly step and operation. I'm sorry that you're running into so many...
10 years agoVintage Site Pics and Info
Scott - PM me all your mailing info... I want to send you something really cool to restore. You'll have to wait until you open the box to find out wha...
10 years agoMatching Rack Tom Sizes??
Mike is correct. My 62' Hollywood is 12, 12, 16, 22. At that time, Japanese companies were 'knocking off' American drum company kits with their stenci...
10 years agoLug fabrication
Wado - Regardless of the method you use, most of the cost is going to go to set-up, creating molds, etc. This kind of thing only becomes economical wh...
10 years agoVintage Site Pics and Info
Here's a couple of shots of the Low-Boy. Rusty as schitt, but savable! The only thing missing is the clutch to hold the top cymbal. I think it was jus...
10 years agoVintage Site Pics and Info
Scott, These are projects I have yet to get to, but I want to restore these old pedals and a low-boy set-up I have. Here's some shots of the pedals....
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Mick - Thanks! Great tips!!! John
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
From King Louie...
10 years agoVintage W&A Kit Restoration
Yep, the shell came out great considering it's age and how long it was stored without cases. If you look carefully at the photos you'll see that the c...
10 years ago