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Cleaning calfskin heads

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From Whatarethese123

Well, I'm responding to this for anyone who wonders this in the future.I saw on a banjo forum that people recommended using a melamine foam eraser (a la, Mr. Clean Magic eraser). Works like...well magic. Drum heads look brand new, I didn't press very hard, and I took care about the ink logo. Took off all the stick marks, but kept the logo on.

Did you add water or just the dry magic eraser?

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 4 years ago
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I put the part of the magic eraser I was using under the tap for a split second and then wrung it out pretty well.

I think you can probably use dry but you may not get as good results.

Posted on 4 years ago
#12
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I have used saddle soap before with good results!

Posted on 4 years ago
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