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Ludwig Downbeat Restoration

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Great drum you got there man... Enjoy :)

Alex

Posted on 10 years ago
#11
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From backbeatkeeper

I found mine at Harbor Freight, I use it for tumbling coins and things I find with my metal detector. I tried it for the first time on these and was very please with the results. Tumbler runs less than $50.00.Here's the shell after Novus 1. The amount of fade is not that bad, when everything is covered, it will look nice. I may go over the shell with Novus 2 on a small area to see if it changes the fade much.

I thought you used Novus in descending order>3,2,1...with most people omitting 3?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 10 years ago
#12
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From blairndrums

I thought you used Novus in descending order>3,2,1...with most people omitting 3?

I generally don't use 2 or 3 unless the wrap is really bad. I rarely use 3 that's for sure. I shine 'em up first then test on a small area to see if I can make it better with 2.

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 10 years ago
#13
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Another shot of the drum with hardware polished and snare side mounted. Still waiting for my Ludwig 14" coated to be delivered. Going all Ludwig on head with this beauty.

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Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 10 years ago
#14
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She is a beauty!

Posted on 10 years ago
#15
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Really nice. That blue sparkle looks great !

Posted on 10 years ago
#16
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She's done and 95% original. 4 x 14 with NOB hardware, red felt beater, white interior. Heads, snare cords, 2 tension rod washers and one bolt assembly for the throwoff are the only things not original. Thanks to VintageDrumBug for this snare in a trade.

Kudos to Novus, Blue Magic, DeWalt and Mr. Ludwig

Pic of before and after

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 10 years ago
#17
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wow, what a stunner!

Posted on 10 years ago
#18
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Its a beautiful thing!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 10 years ago
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