Purchased on eBay a couple of weeks ago. Apart from some rust on hoops, some mild pitting on lugs, and some scratching on the shell, the bulk of the filth was fingerprints and grime. I simply used Vater Drum Polish (which contains Carnauba wax) and two rags - applicator and polisher.
This was a studio drum used at Underground studio in Flushing NY. Apparently, it was owned by the Ramones, who used it, together with Dee Dee's bass, as barter for recording time. The studio no longer exists. Drum was bought from the liquidation of assets by studio owner's family.
It sounds phenomenal. Like a standard depth 60s supra, but more grand in every respect - great depth, broad tone, bottom end, fat backbeat tuned low, cracking rimshot tuned high, and records like a dream.
