Hey everyone!
A few years ago I was given a small set of drums from my grandmother, and I want to rebuild them. They belonged to my grandfather who bought them brand new in 1940. According to the number in the bass drum, they were built in that same year. It was only a kick, a snare, and a very warped and worn hi-hat. I gave the hi-hat cymbals to a friend who would enjoy the sounds they made, and the stand was basically shot so I'm currently using it as a stand for my ride (ha).
The kick drum is 28" x 16", and the snare is 14" x 7.5". The kick still has the calf skin heads on it, with a painting of the night ocean on the front. I have replaced the hi-hat with a new stand and some 70's-ish cymbals. I play and have different instruments, and I've been teaching myself on these drums since I got them. I'm by no means a wonderful drummer, but after playing this kick drum I can pretty much rock out on the newer ones!
The obvious things must be replaced, like drum heads (I'll hang the painted one on my wall or something). The paint is chipping off, and the sparkle-bands around the rims of the kick are kind of silly (I think). I think a paint job is in order, or perhaps when I get the paint off I should simply stain it? I don't know much about these drums, but I would like to take care of them and play them, and I want them to look nice. If anyone can prevent me from doing something stupid, please do.
Any advice? thanks!
ps I apologize for the size and quality of the image.
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