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"Modern Vintage" Downbeats Project

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So, I scored a set of Ludwig Accent "Fuse" for a good deal. A great candidate for a "Modern Vintage" set of downbeats.

The bass and rack tom shells are cut down to 14" and 8" depth respectively. All bearing edges were re-cut to 45 degree insides and roundover outside with the peak in the center.

I had a Gretsch suspension mount for a 6-lug 12" laying around. By drilling an additional hole in the mounting plate the Accent tom mount bracket could be bolted to it.

The whole shebang is wrapped in Flying Walopus Abalone http://walopus.com/product/flying-walopus-abalone-drum-wrap

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http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 7 years ago
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That's top notch. They look great. Wrap is killer! How do they sound?

Mike

Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Those look sweet. Digging the wrap.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 7 years ago
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From mlayton

That's top notch. They look great. Wrap is killer! How do they sound?Mike

Somehow the combination of these sizes and the bearing edges yields very consistent results. Deep, tight and punchy. Seems to work out on just about any shell type. I've tried the same combo on maple, mahogany, birch, poplar.... always sounds great.

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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From ARCHxANGEL

Those look sweet. Digging the wrap.

Thanks Jay

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Very cool wrap indeed!! Please keep posting those freshly wrapped sets if you don`t mind...I find some of your wraps mesmerizing!! LOL!!

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 7 years ago
#6
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Really great looking drum set!

Posted on 7 years ago
#7
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Absolutely stunning! You have some really impressive wraps my friend!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 7 years ago
#8
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Yep it's a nice one, way to go!

Mitch

Posted on 7 years ago
#9
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From grantro

Very cool wrap indeed!! Please keep posting those freshly wrapped sets if you don`t mind...I find some of your wraps mesmerizing!! LOL!!Cheers

I'll do my best to keep mesmerizing... :)

http://compactdrums.com/

http://walopus.com/
Posted on 7 years ago
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