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Should I put something on my edges?
Some people like to do a smooth-as-glass finish on their edges for aesthetics, I think. But really, who is going to see them (besides you), and what p...
14 years agoyamaha 1970's ??? Which wood please or something... Please
The inner ply is birch, the rest is lauan. These are actually very good shells, and not the crap of many other Asian firewood lauan kits du jour. The...
14 years agoRemoving wrap
A small squirt bottle filled with acetone to apply it locally to the glue bond works also, with the help of a putty knife. PLEASE do this with lots of...
14 years agoCorders Drums
I had a killer Corders kit back in the '80's. I also talked a friend of mine into a large kit when he was in his Peart-phase. They were excellent drum...
14 years agoName On Set You Always Wanted But Never Acquired
We've got Bob, Howie and even O-Lugs in the same place. Hey there boys!!! Cool1 BTW- For me, it's Rogers. A nice Red Onyx or Champagne kit is on my B...
14 years agoWhitehall 20-12-14
The old Japanese wraps are just SO *****in'!
14 years agoHelp with value of a Yamaha 1983 RA 9 Series Yamaha kit
What you have there are essentially vintage Recording Customs. Those are damn good drums, and while I don't know the specific value, you can probably...
14 years agoyamaha 1970's ??? Which wood please or something... Please
Birch/lauan plies and well-made. These are the precursor to the later 7000 series, also wonderful drums.
14 years agoLudwig Black Panther
From Ludwig-dude...
14 years agoLudwig Black Panther
I haven't wrapped drums in Naugahyde, but I HAVE covered guitar amp cabs in it (I was in the custom guitar amp biz back in the late-90's). I HAVE stri...
14 years agoLudwig Black Panther
What I haven't seen mentioned is that Black Panther is simply good ol' "Mother-Of-Diner-Seat", aka black Naugahyde, a vinyl fabric, and is still readi...
14 years agoOld Yamaha kit finally finished
I've got an early-70's Y-badge kit in Red Pearl w/taillight lugs, which just KILLS! I purchased it in '76 for $100, just sitting in a friend of a frie...
14 years agoScarf of the Shell?
O-Lugs??? Is it really you old buddy??? The best you can do with the scarf joint pearl issue is to use a stiff razor knife to undercut the pearl bel...
14 years agoLudwig Interior stain color
Your interiors aren't stained, but rather the result of finish oxidation (aka fading) over the years, as well as natural aging of the maple. Want to...
14 years agoSpraying Rattle Can Lacquer
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14 years ago