Hello all, first time poster but long time lurker. I've gotten to refurbish several old drum kits over the years, and I just found this rough half-restored one on my local Craigslist to fix up.
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Most of the pesky bits and pieces were included (and polished up, no less).
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But wait, there's more!
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Could it be a...
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Yes, it's a very clean keystone badge Acrolite with stand and case! All this, plus a Pearl kick pedal and some extra bits and pieces for the princely sum of $75! I think I did okay. The kit is a 1971 Ludwig Standard (12"/16"/20") that's been rewrapped in blue sparkle but the guy lost interest before putting them back together. Top bearing edges are good, but they were used without resonant heads for years so they've got some (fairly easy to repair) bruises. I have some hoops that should replace the missing resonant side ones nicely except for the bass drum. Here's the dinged-up badges:
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Thus far, I've been inventorying what was included. Also glued up some places where the re-rings were separating from the shell. Only needed parts I haven't sourced yet are a second 20" bass hoop and a Ludwig logo bass drum head. I have an idea for fixing the rough badges, but I'd be interested in some if it doesn't pan out.
Question... the interiors are a bit tired looking; is there any paint that will match the old Granitone? Does anyone know what finishes were offered on these in the '71 era? Might do something different than the blue sparkle eventually.