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Ludwig Burgundy Sparkle
By tensioning the heads high, you 'broke them in' so now when you go low, all that new head stiffness is gone and they hold their tune better. I don't...
12 years agoRestoration Advice on Phenolic Shells
Jinx - Thanks for picking up the ball, buddy! Hope all goes well at the drum shop! Warm regards, John
12 years agoRestoration Advice on Phenolic Shells
The best guy in the world to ask would be Jerry at Blaemire Drums. If anybody knows how to work with that stuff, it's Jerry. Good luck, sounds like a...
12 years agoNovice Drummer Questions
moonweasel - Get ye to a drum coach for a few lessons. A good drum coach will teach you proper technique and basic drumming patterns (Rudiments). Afte...
12 years ago1940's Rail Cleaned Up
Wow, what a great look it gives that bass drum! Nice job, bet you could comb your hair in that mofo! Pix when it's on the 26 please! John PS - How'...
12 years agoNew to me RK's!
Lucky dog! What are the sizes? Congrats on scoring a great old kit. John
12 years agoCleaning Vintage Drum Hardware
> What if there's no rust on the metal parts but just grime and dull color? How should I clean these parts? Same, same. Soapy water, wipe with a spon...
12 years agoShould I restore this Ludwig keystone badge kit?
Namu - Welcome to VDF! This is -all- minor repairs that you can do at home. You'll need to pay a visit to Home Depot or Lowes etc depending on how we...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Yarp... I highly value 'warmth' in a drums' sound. But then, that's what I grew up with and what I use as a yardstick to measure other drums. Why I ma...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Thanks, Glenn. Good to have you back safe and sound, bro! John
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Hmmm, just looks like a slightly hipper version of the Ludwig SS! A suggestion if I may... I wouldn't use Birch, it's too bright and loud. I would tak...
12 years agoStorm Updates
Good to hear you and yours are ok, Glenn! Welcome back to the world. John
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
Sorry, can't help you there, anything Yamaha is just outside my wheelhouse. Really don't know much at all about them except for a couple of back-line...
12 years ago6.5"x14" 3-ply Mahogany Super-Sensitive
From J!m...
12 years agoReally Sensitive Super Sensitive
The rivet in the middle is there so the unit can swivel into proper position when placed under tension. (So the snares stay squared away as they sit o...
12 years ago