Hi!

I used to be really active on the VDF, then about five years ago life changed. Like it does.

But recently retired, I have time now to reengage with a craft I love

For Speed King, Gretsch, Slingerland, Ghost, Zoomatic, whatever pedal or hi hat rebuild or restoration, I'd like to take it on. I used to have a pretty good reputation for meticulous work -- and that's because I really enjoy the craft. (Pedals were "Fultonized") (;)

Speed Kings are a specialty -- and all of them need it! The minimum job is to completely clean the towers, springs, bearings-- all mechanicals --, and then replace the squeaking pedal hinge with nylon/composite material. Honestly? Better than new.

If needed they can be modified, too. I once modified a Gretsch to fit the larger bass hoops on the house kit at a famous Tokyo jazz club!

Each of them is done for maximum mechanical and aesthetic results. Cost? A basic mechanical cleaning and hinge upgrade is about forty bucks. For the full monte- original Hammerite re-paint, polish, TLC to the max? About eighty. To replace parts, a very fair cost. Customize?

Why not?![/FONT]

Please send a PM thru VDF, or call 269-200-3019 so we talk about what you'd like done. You will not be disappointed. If so, I'll make it right. Guaranteed.