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Vintage MIJ Resto

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Just finished this restoration. This one was a LOT of work. Started with naked mid 60's era MIJ shells, 3 ply with re-rings. Star, Pearl, Hoshino, who knows. Had to cut the bass drum down to 13 inch depth due to shell damage, then re-leveled and recut all bearing edges to a good vintage round over and had to fill in quite a few holes. I could not find a disappearing cymbal holder so I made one from scratch with a steel rod that I had to make the threads with a tap and die. Then re-wrapped with a good thick premium wrap in diamond white pearl. I think it turned out ok.

8x12, 14x14, 13x20

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Posted on 2 years ago
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I think those turned out more than ok! They look great and I admire your ingenuity. With the right heads and tuning, those mid-60's MIJ's can sound really good. Nice work!

60's Gretsch Round Badge 22/13/16
'71 Ludwig B/O Badge 20/12/13/14/16
'72 Ludwig B/O Badge Jazzette 18/12/14
'65 Rogers Holiday 20/12/16
Posted on 2 years ago
#2
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MutantMozart! Great job on the restoration! As someone who loves 60's MIJ drums, I can appreciate the time you put into this. Kudos!

-Mark

Posted on 2 years ago
#3
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Always rewarding once finished.

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 2 years ago
#4
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Nice. Does look like a lot of work, but surely looks worth it too.

Posted on 2 years ago
#5
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Great work!! Looks fabulous!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 2 years ago
#6
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Mr. Mozart. Great Job. Did you fabricate the cymbal arm mount holder that bolts to the bass drum?

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Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 2 years ago
#7
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From green glass drum

Mr. Mozart. Great Job. Did you fabricate the cymbal arm mount holder that bolts to the bass drum?

Reading the description, it seems like he made the cymbal rod with threaded end.

-Mark

Posted on 2 years ago
#8
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From green glass drum

Mr. Mozart. Great Job. Did you fabricate the cymbal arm mount holder that bolts to the bass drum?

Yeah more or less I guess. I mean I didn't smelt it from iron ore but I did use a grinder and a tap and die to thread it.

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https://www.GeorgiaPhil.com

Drum Wrap, Drum Heads, Drum Accessories
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Posted on 2 years ago
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