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Salvaging wrap from damaged drum
Drummaker has it in stock I think Jamin Sams might have it also.
15 years agoInherited old drums... no idea what I'm doing
Well said Steve, I thought that that finish was rare but I am not a Gretsch guy. I am going to try that tuning method, I always tune the reso side hig...
15 years agoInherited old drums... no idea what I'm doing
I think that is a very desirable finish, at least to me!!!
15 years agoGretsch Round Badge
Found a round badge kit, bass rack tom and snare in the light blue pearl that has faded to almost silver for 750.00 asking price. Any thoughts?
15 years agoMarble De Luxe Finish
It could mean that it is a painted on faux finish which would probably be a little more than plain lacquer.
15 years agomid 60s slingerland
As far as the slingerlands go you might get 400. Not sure about the rogers, 800. seems way high.
15 years agomid 60s slingerland
Do you have the floor tom and is the snare 3 ply or solid?
15 years agoVintge Zildjian Ink Stamp?
Really, did you get them that way or did you clean them?
15 years agoBearing edges - Shall I Re-cut??? 60's Ludwig
I have to agree with Jaye, to get optimal sound you might have to touch up the edges. Try holding the tom by one of the tension rods or the rim and th...
15 years agoVintage N00b
The rogers powertone are not just for rock drumming and they go for a big buck. I must agree that a 3 ply slingerland kit will be the biggest bang for...
15 years agoHe Shoots He Scores!!!
Awesome, that snare come with the deal?
15 years agoWhat cool vintage hardware actually works well today?
I like the new dw 6500 series stands. Look great, light weight and have memory locks, very important to me. I would sacrafice the vintage look and wei...
15 years ago1979 Oakwood Slingerland
Never saw that finish before, really nice.
15 years agoAdvice needed: glue down lifting wrap
I wouldn't seperate it any more, use the brush or you could use the spray can type. Let it dry and use tape to hold it down after you stick them toget...
15 years agoChicago based Drum Repair
David, If you can't find his number pm me. Lucky
15 years ago