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The Ugliest Acrolite Metamorphosis

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Well I guess any chrome is going to flake or something sooner or later.

I have 8 acros and just wanted to do something fun with my ugliest and cheapest one. It aint my cheapestor ugliest one now!

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
#31
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You went with the double Evans heads !!

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 13 years ago
#32
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From poppy79424

The so called work consists of ordering parts and shipping the shell and assembling it all. All it takes is a little vision actually Y'all....But thanks for all the kind words!!! I am very proud of this!Excited

That's exactly the point. Instead of doing nothing, you took the time to think through what you wanted to do, find the sources and order the parts; you made the financial commitment and put the pieces together to accomplish the desired result. Maybe not physical "work", but certainly more than many people attempt. And your "work" has been rewarded with personal satisfaction.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
#33
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I restore cars for a living. People spend obscene amounts of money on these cars. Lots of car collectors around. I collect drums and restore them for fun. The cost is nothing compared to hobbys like cars, guns, motorcycles, gold, etc......... I have a little over $300 in it, but its priceless to me lol

A guy brought me a 1972 Karmann Ghia Convertible to restore a few days ago and left me $3,000 to get started on it. Im sure it will at least another 3 when its done.. in my shop now is the ghia. a 70 GTO, a 73 eldorado convertible, a 1969 impala, and have a 1921 Ford Model T runabout comming.

not to mention 4 boats and a bunch of small easy stuff.

My job is to gather parts, materials, etc.....

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
#34
Posts: 2237 Threads: 272

I was reading my email this morn and checking my saved searches on ebay and came accross the re-issue Ludwig snare for $2,500. It looks a lot like my new custom acrolite except it has 10 lugs. I noticed it had a brass throw off and butt plate. After a little clicking I found these and have ordered them for my snare. I have a seriuous problem Y'all. It's plain to see, I'm a drumaholic!! lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400197522893&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
#35
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May as well take her into the end zone, man!

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#36
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just brass? why settle for brass when you can go gold plated? did somebody say pimped out? x-mas3

http://www.ak-drums.com/snaredrums/gold-model/G01.html

Posted on 13 years ago
#37
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Oh yeah!!!

From zenstat

just brass? why settle for brass when you can go gold plated? did somebody say pimped out? x-mas3http://www.ak-drums.com/snaredrums/gold-model/G01.html

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
#38
Posts: 2237 Threads: 272

Ok Y'all,

I got er done!! I just finished installing the brass engraved strainer and brass butt plate and brass tension rods. Have a look!!!Excited

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 13 years ago
#39
Posts: 1113 Threads: 60

From poppy79424

Ok Y'all,I got er done!! I just finished installing the brass engraved strainer and brass butt plate and brass tension rods. Have a look!!!Excited

Ahhh.......I see you took my advice on the keystone badge.;) Looks great!:cool:

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 13 years ago
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