1973 Slingerland Super SK

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After many hours of searching for parts, dismantling, cleaning/polishing and then putting it back together, I am finally finished (or at least close) with this project...and very happy with the result!

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Posted on 13 years ago

idrum4fun

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Joined 18 years ago

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Yay! It's complete! Beautiful!

There are those out there who say "why?" when it comes to the amount of hours and money it takes to bring some drums back to life. For me, I say "why not?!!" You can't put a price on a job well done and the great feeling it gives you for your accomplishment.

Great job!

Posted on 13 years ago

Vipuronr

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Joined 13 years ago

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I'm definitely with you idrum, its the personal satisfaction you get from restoring anything to its (or close to) original shape. Did it for years with cars, but that is done...now I get the same satisfaction from doing it with drums...why, because I can! This one was even more satisfying, as it was frustrating hunting for the few missing parts, but a really great feeling when you locate it/them.

This was probably the hardest of all the drums I've restored, but I think the most satisfying too.

Thanks to both of you for the kind words!