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Re-furbished Star set...finally

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Hey all,

Finally finished refurbishing my old Star/Majestic drum set. Took me long enough, but other projects kept coming up - something to which I'm sure others on the forum here can attest.

They look great, though! And sounds pretty decent too! I'll be trotting them out for the next gig I play, I think...

[IMG]http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w350/awc380/PB050010.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w350/awc380/PB050004-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w350/awc380/PB050005-1.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Wow! What a fantastic job! Those Stars are beautiful!! As many on The Forum know, I am a bit partial to these old beauties but, this kit is simply incredible!! It certainly was worth the time!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Looking good nice job.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I have a craving for butterscotch now!! Good job!! Kudos!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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WOW! I played on that exact same set for about 4 years at my rehearsal space in Vancouver... but yours look to be in much better shape

Congrats on a job well done

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Sick-A-Delic,mon!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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I am always blown away by the fantastic wraps on those 60's stencil kits...good job!

Get off! Get your f**in' clothes and get off! Right now! Pull the f**in' bus over! -Buddy Rich
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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Thanks for all the positive feedback, guys.

My only complaint so far, actually, is regarding the bass drum spurs - they're not particularly steady. I assume this is just something we have to live with for these MIJ stencils?

Does anyone have any tips for making the bass drum more solid?

Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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From awc380

Thanks for all the positive feedback, guys.My only complaint so far, actually, is regarding the bass drum spurs - they're not particularly steady. I assume this is just something we have to live with for these MIJ stencils?Does anyone have any tips for making the bass drum more solid?

You can try a hoop anchor!

Get off! Get your f**in' clothes and get off! Right now! Pull the f**in' bus over! -Buddy Rich
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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From Lingontega

You can try a hoop anchor!

Yeah, a number of outfits make them. I have an old set of W & A's and a newer Gibraltar set of front hoop spurs. In the old days, we used to use some light rope and tie the bass to the throne, but the front spurs are cleaner looking...

Great restoration job! Those are real beauties!

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
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