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What have I gotten myself into?
Here's the stripping...
8 years agoWhat have I gotten myself into?
When removing the paint, I found a thick, gray primer underneath. I was able to remove it from some of the drums, but it was particularly hard to remo...
8 years agoWhat have I gotten myself into?
I tried cleaning up the hardware but found quite a bit of rust that I had trouble removing, so all the hardware spent a day in an Oxalic acid bath. It...
8 years agoWhat have I gotten myself into?
Folks - I finally got around to working on these Clubdates. I have some questions and hope you can offer some advice. Here's the original condition.
8 years ago1970 Acrolite Blank Badge
Thanks for the link. That's really helpful.
8 years ago1970 Acrolite Blank Badge
Thanks very much for your reply. I haven't come across a 'blank badge' Acrolite before, so it sparked my curiosity. - Tom
8 years ago1970 Acrolite Blank Badge
Hi, all - I recently picked up a nice, clean Acrolite. The badge is blank (no serial number) and the date stamp inside reads October 1970. That's cons...
8 years agoLooking for Ludwig P-83 parts
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area. I have 1960s Acrolite with a broken throw off. Actually, the lever is gone, but that's the only issue. I hat...
8 years agoCan you help me nail down my new snare?
Thanks for your reassuring comments :)
8 years agoCan you help me nail down my new snare?
I don't believe I got a bargain, but thought it would be a nice piece to have around...
8 years agoCan you help me nail down my new snare?
Yes, it is the goodwill drum. I have not received it yet. I will post more photos when it arrives.
8 years agoCan you help me nail down my new snare?
The silence is deafening. To me, the drum appears to be a six-lug, Ludwig Universal-ish snare from the teens or 20s, but the condition concerns me. Di...
8 years agoCan you help me nail down my new snare?
Bought this today and I'm having trouble figuring out what it is... Thank you!
8 years agoLudwig Marching Snare
I picked up this beautiful Ludwig marching snare at the thrift shop for $50...
8 years agoWhat have I gotten myself into?
Hey, I admire the passion everyone voices on this thread! I value all of your opinions -- I'm new to vintage drums and am excited to learn. I still...
8 years ago