New to the forum, tried searching for this topic, hope it hasn't been answered a 1000 times.
I own a vintage Gretsch Rosewood kit from the mid 70's along with other drums / hardware from the 60's - 70's; two 70's Tama Imperial Star snares, 6.5 chrome, 8" cherry wood; '68 Ludwig Supraphonic.
What is plaguing me was my penchant for using gaff tape as the quick 'work around' for many problems while on the road some 20-30 years ago (oops, carbon dating myself). As I give some TLC to my beloved drums, the residue is found in many places. It's on metal hoops, some on internal mufflers on my Ludwig '68 Supraphonic snare, (not on any of the wood shells thank goodness). etc.
Along with cockroaches, this residue will probably inherit the earth long after we disappear. Okay enough... now the question. Any suggestions on the best way to remove the tape residue without hurting the surface underneath?
Thanks for your help, insight and great forum.
BDrums