I need some good advice!!!
I've got an old WFL drumset, including a nice sounding 24" BD (1948-1950)
On the top of the bass there are 4 very ugly fire-spots of sigarets....
Smoking was hot in the early days, and one of the first owners used the BD as a ashtray.
However, it irritates me more and more.
Looking for a solution. The finish really burned, and you can see the wood of the BD.
Its possible to turn the BD, and make some extra holes (3 total) for the WFL badge, and the tomholder (rail with 2 screws). So, the burn side is then below, with 3 holes....
Re-wrap is another solution, but is none solution, 'cause the yellowed finish is very nice....and it would n't fit by the rest of the set.
I've got problems to put the drilling machine into the BD, an ethical objection.
Is there another solution, or has someone else experience with fire-spots in BD?
Thanks!!