Hey Friends,
So...some of you may remember a thread I started last year talking about my $100 score of a 1958 Ludwig kit that had been molested. Well, it took me a while, but I've been working on the restoration and it should be complete by next weekend...right in time to hit the recording studio! The hideous wrap and glue was removed...holes filled...chrome was cleaned and polished...and the re-wrap is happening as I write this! I did all the shell and chrome work myself, but took it to Thrust Drums in Pasadena for a professional re-wrap job and a little edge work. I'm proud to say that this will now be my main gigging kit (for in-town shows, at least). I ended up going with blue sparkle for the wrap. I wanted to go with black diamond pearl, but I don't like the new small pattern...I dig the big vintage pattern they don't make anymore. Anyway...I'll post some pics up very soon of the finished product!
Here are the original pics...
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Work in progress...
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All done!
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