Jeff!We've all had our projects that we question whether it is/was worth it. However, it's the final result that matters! And, I've learned my lesson to [COLOR="Green"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]NEVER add up what it costs![/COLOR][/COLOR] So, yeah, "what the hay"! LOL-Mark
True dat.....soooo frustrating...
Well at least this one is mainly labor. I purchased the Gibraltar strainer that Mark suggested for 22.00, I will need 15" wires, another 20 or so and the drum cost me 75.00. So when complete I will only have about 112.00 in this drum. Oh, you said never add up the expenses, oops, lol! This drum should be worth that, hope it sounds good.
Your doing a great job Jeff.
Just a tip - in case you may want to put a Slingerland 3-point on your snare in the future - the Gibraltar 3-point mounting holes are NOT the same as a Slingerland. I learned that the hard way.
However, if the repro is OK to you, it functions very well and looks nice.
Lynn
Just a tip - in case you may want to put a Slingerland 3-point on your snare in the future - the Gibraltar 3-point mounting holes are NOT the same as a Slingerland. I learned that the hard way. However, if the repro is OK to you, it functions very well and looks nice.Lynn
Thanks Lynn, I was wondering about that. Since this is just a budget drum I went with the repop strainer. This drum is getting a section of the poplar ply replaced as well as the entire outer ply, so it will never be a collectors drum. One of those purchases made while drinking beer one night and not really thinking it out real good. But it will be a challenge to repair the plys on it. Something to do when there is nothing on TV,lol.
Thanks Lynn, I was wondering about that. Since this is just a budget drum I went with the repop strainer. This drum is getting a section of the poplar ply replaced as well as the entire outer ply, so it will never be a collectors drum. One of those purchases made while drinking beer one night and not really thinking it out real good. But it will be a challenge to repair the plys on it. Something to do when there is nothing on TV,lol.
And, even though it's a "budget" drum and not a "collector's" drum, we all know it's going to look GREAT after you weave your magic on it!! Can hardly wait to see the finished drum!
-Mark
Yeah, I was under the impression that the hole spacing was the same, so I just popped one on a late-60s Hollywood Ace that had a busted Zoomatic and extra holes...and some minor fire damage. When I got hold of a Slingerland 3-point, it wouldn't fit. So, although this is a player drum, I'm putting a Rapid on it like it should have had and - after some plugged holes, filler, a fresh coat of "chocolate milk" inside, and green glass wrap - it's gonna look like it should have in the late-60s...just with a few internal "war wounds." The drum sounds amazing as it is.
I'm sure yours will sound fantastic as well. I'm a sucker for deep snare drums (as you know from helping me with the 7x14 cigar band drum...which I've fallen deeply in love with). And I agree with Mark, knowing your talents, your drum is gonna look stunning when you're done.
Good luck and share pics of the process!
Lynn
Have you considered a TDR strainer? It is not period authentic, but, in my opinion, it is the best strainer Slingerland ever made. Also, I have several.
Gibralter now makes a replica of the 3-point strainer. Most all outlets, including musiciansfriend.com, etc., carry it.
