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Glue vs. Tape
Retaping a job is duplication of effort. This might be fine if you actually like performing complete disassembly, but not much else, and certainly NOT...
14 years agoEZ drilling of wraps
I use a 13-step UniBit step-drill, because it cuts clean, won't grab the material, has most sizes built-in, and there is a small chamfer between each...
14 years agoCymbal Cleaning
From ronnybengt...
14 years agoCant mount a slingy snare head
As I mentioned in another thread, Aquarian's reference point of .050" ID oversize is their standard-size heads, which already have fairly thick hoops....
14 years agoHeads Do Not Fit
Try a Remo head. They have the thinnest flesh hoop in the industry. About the Aquarian American Vintage heads: great stuff, but Aquarian's reference...
14 years agoLudwig Standard? Rocker? I.D. Help
You're looking at late-80's to early 90's. The Granitone was to hide less-than-perfect 6-ply maple/poplar shells. Still and all, not bad drums, and so...
14 years agoOpinions About Over-thinking Drum Construction
From leedybdp...
14 years agoLudwig Standard? Rocker? I.D. Help
That's the Rocker II series. The Granitone interiors and Slingerland-style spurs are the giveaway.
14 years agoOpinions About Over-thinking Drum Construction
From kevins...
14 years agoOpinions About Over-thinking Drum Construction
From O-Lugs...
14 years agoIs this a Sonor Teardrop?
OK, now you're teasing me. Right there is one of my favorite finish wraps EVER! Clapping Happy2
14 years agoOpinions About Over-thinking Drum Construction
From OddBall...
14 years agoOpinions About Over-thinking Drum Construction
Howie, I agree with you 99%. The other 1% is that, due to the level of minutia, we now have instruments with better consistency and overall build qual...
14 years agoLudwig "black gold shadow" finish
This finish was an ebony stain over maple, with a touch of gold bronze powder in the clear topcoats. If you look closely at the drum and see tiny gold...
14 years agoRenaissance Wax
Never did. I'm always into trying new stuff, so I think I'll give it a whirl. You really don't know what works until you try it.
14 years ago