looks like a nice project. but the lugs on the tom are slightly off set while the other drums are not. probibly from another kit.i have kick t's and claws, but can't sell one from the set. sorry. but i'm sure some fellow forumites will be able to help.
it's actually just the rack toms on these kits that have the offset lugs so it's correct.
My recommendation for cleaning the wrap is "Scrubbing Bubbles" spray cleaner... it really seems to get down into the grooves of that satin flame wrap and it's widely been used for that, so no worries of ruining the wrap.
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! It's all greatly appreciated.
*updates*
1) so far I have scored three of the necessary lugs from JohnL. Very good!
2) I also have a lead on a cymbal mount from another forum member.
-Doug
My recommendation for cleaning the wrap is "Scrubbing Bubbles" spray cleaner... it really seems to get down into the grooves of that satin flame wrap and it's widely been used for that, so no worries of ruining the wrap.
Excellent! I will try this. Thanks alot!
-Doug
What a rare find! Don't know the price you paid, but considering the unique finish, I don't think that ...Concering the missing parts: I've seen another mate looking for such lugs - I think it will be rather difficult to find them. He states he searches them for two years now ...[COLOR="Red"]Maybe ST Drums (here in Germany) has some spare lugs from Sonor which should look very similar (as Star copied this style at that time). Edit 13/10/04: CORRECTION - see two posts below: Sonor parts shall NOT fit! (Thanks to FloydZKing.)[/COLOR]BD spur: pay attention to the diameter - and you can use any bar that fits into the bracket.We need a pic of the cymbal mount. I hope it's not the one I assume ('cause that one will be almost impossible to find) ...Conc. shipment to USA from DK: Maybe it's possible for Jon to consider a shipment with a letter mail (registered mail) and NOT as a parcel? As an example: At the moment I can offer two 16" drumheads from Germany to USA for EUR 10, using this way of shipment. There's a limit in the height of the letter, but those lugs shouldn't cause problems with this. Just an idea.Oh - and thanks for your compliments to my website - appreciated!Ralf
Thanks for chiming in Ralf.
I am having my shop make me a new spur out of stainless. If it looks good enough I may not have it chromed. We'll see ... chroming is expensive.
Regarding the price... I paid $194.00 (including the shipping cost). Probably a bit much but considering its overall condition I'm pretty pleased. As this is going to be a kit to keep and play I'm not worried about putting a bit more into it to get it the way I like and the way I feel "it should be". Labor of love stuff here. :)
Regarding the lugs - I will do my level best to get authentic Star lugs. So far, I've procured 3 of them thanks to the fine folk here on this forum.
One question that comes up is the tom mount rail. It feels a little loose where the tubing connects to each end of the mount. Is there any way to tighten these up? Haven't pulled it off the bass drum yet to investigate.
For information, I'm attaching a pic of the incomplete cymbal mount.
Again, thanks ...
-Doug
I haven´t weighed them - and of course not the complete package - but:I guess I could pack 6 floortom lugs and end up under 500 grammes.That would be @ 28$ signed for - to which you would have to add customs.See what you can find in the states - if they don´t pop up, you are very welcome to send me a PM, and I will send you a package. I am PayPal registered, when it comes to that.RegardsJon
Jon - PM sent.
-Doug
...Regarding the price... I paid $194.00 (including the shipping cost). Probably a bit much but considering it's overall condition I'm pretty pleased. As this is going to be a kit to keep and play I'm not worried about putting a bit more into it to get it the way I like and the way I feel "it should be". Labor of love stuff here. :)...
Fair, but not on the cheap side (as you already mentioned).
...One question that comes up is the tom mount rail. It feels a little loose where the tubing connects to each end of the mount. Is there any way to tighten these up? Haven't pulled it off the bass drum yet to investigate....
Again, a pic would be helpful (there were three types of tom bracket made by Star).
...For information, I'm attaching a pic of the incomplete cymbal mount....
That's the one I was afraid of ...
Some mates over here have assembled their own style of cymbal mount onto this bottom piece. If you use the Search bottom on top of this side, you'd find their posts for sure.
Ralf
That's the one I was afraid of ...Some mates over here have assembled their own style of cymbal mount onto this bottom piece. If you use the Search bottom on top of this side, you'd find their posts for sure.
Hi again Ralf,
Yes, I've already found out more about this particular mount. Why do all these things get lost!? I may embark on having one made if I can find the right pictures (close ups). And if I can have one suitably made, I can probably have others made as well. Matching those teeth up will be a challenge!
In the meantime, time to clean these drums! Thanks again.
-Doug
Here are some close-ups. I could do more detailed shots upon request.
They show the attaching piece from both the clutch side and the opposite end, and the knucke disassembled.
Hope this helps.
Bryan
I am looking around to see if I have any of those I can spare. These are very rare, not even Mikey777 has any.
John
