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Kent Tom to Snare Conversion

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I bought a Kent 9x13 tom shell from my buddy Backbeatkeeper a while back intending to build something out of it, and here's what happened.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Hey,kev, Nice looking drum how does it sound?? I must one of these days post some photos of custom snares i have made over the years at the shop...Mikey

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Premier made the "Rock 9"i believe.Never played it but i,d imagine they sound good on those power ballads.For brush work,i,ll stick to my 5.5"ers...nice job btw.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys !!

I don't know how she sounds yet.... It was too late last night when I finished her, and too early still this morning for the neighbors !!

I'll let you know, though !!

Kev

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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So the beast lives!?!?!Excited

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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So what is that finish? Looks awesome! What did you use for the spots? Is that glitter?

And I think you are turning into a vampire.....

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Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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From jonnistix

So what is that finish? Looks awesome! What did you use for the spots? Is that glitter?And I think you are turning into a vampire.....

Thanks man !!

I just sent an email to the cat I bought the wrap from.

I honestly can't remember the name, but A.F. Blaemire and DW have both used it...........

waiting for reply.... I'd like to know myself...... little flecks of gold and silver

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Kevin, that came out real nice. I have an old MIJ tom laying around that might get that treatment. great job man.

Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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I got to spend some time with this new project of kevins last night, the wrap is really really cool looking!!! as is the entire drum!!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#9
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Thanks FatherTime and VTM2K

I got a reply on the wrap.....

"Black with gold and silver flecks"

I'm still curious as to the real name of the stuff.

I'm already tired of answering the question of "what is the wrap" with....

"Black with gold and silver flecks".....LOL

Maybe someone will drop by with a better answer.... until then it's

"Black with gold and silver flecks"..... Cool DudeCool Dude

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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