50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration

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The only thing missing on the snare drum is the throw-arm for the micro-sensitive. If anybody has one of these, please contact me.

John

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Posted on 12 years ago

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bmw2002

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They used to be available as a reproduction item for about $20.00. I think by the same guy who was making the Rogers bread and butter lugs. Good luck, looks like a fun project.

Posted on 12 years ago

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Kona

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you can buy them here I think

http://www.jp2creations.com/

Posted on 12 years ago

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Purdie Shuffle

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Kona - thanks for the lead...

Here's a little progress report:

Snare is wrapped! I still have to detail the tension rods and find a set of snares, but it's all assembled and it looks GREAT! I love the new version of burgundy sparkle. Dark, rich color, very 'classy' looking against the the chrome over brass hardware.

Here are some shots... I'm starting the rack tom tomorrow/Monday. Look for more pix soon.

John

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Posted on 12 years ago

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SlingerLynn

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John, that is gorgeous! I retract my statement about preferring tangerine over burgundy...I think I want both. :p

Can't wait to see the rest!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB

Posted on 12 years ago

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Purdie Shuffle

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Lynn - the second photo shows off the color the best. The others, because of using a flash, indoors, look a bit muddier than it looks in real life. The second shot captured the color great. Bev picked it out and we both really like it a lot. Classy, like solid black, or red glass... the new burgundy doesn't disappoint. It's different, but very cool in its own right.

Happy with the wrap choice...

John

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Posted on 12 years ago

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FFR428

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Very nice John!!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.