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50's Gretsch Round Badge Restoration

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Wow...too cool!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#81
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I think so too, Blair. Real pleased with how this one is coming out.

Bill - Yes, hold on to the tom lugs! If there are any funky ones on the floor tom, we'll swap them out. Again...

You da man!

Thanks,

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#82
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Beautiful~! Gretsch BD head really completes the look. These are SO nice. flower

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#83
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Glenn - That's the -original- head that came with the drum when it was first made. The original logo couldn't be saved when I cleaned it, but I made a perfect replica and put it back on. The reso head has got tons of life in it and the little stains here and there just add to the mojo. If you go back and look at the photos of the snare and the rack tom, they have their original heads on them. The drums were lightly played. No dings or bad marks on the heads. Once I cleaned off the years of dirt and grime, they came out looking new. I really like having the original heads on there. With factory heads there is no question about what the drums were 'meant to sound like'. I can't wait to lay into these tubs.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#84
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Great job on the logo! Looks really good. And very cool those are some of the original heads there too! That's pretty rare to find. Keep it goin looking great.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#85
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Ok, the three drums I received a little more than a week ago have been transformed. Some fresh wrap and careful detailing has restored this kit. It's good to go for another 100,000 miles!

Three down, one to go!

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/gk1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/gk2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/gk3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/gk4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/gk5.jpg[/IMG]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
#86
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Can't wait to see all four but those are unreal. Absolutely beautiful job breathing new life into these wonderful drums. Congratulations and well done!

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 12 years ago
#87
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John, you did a fantastic job saving this one~! Very cool kit. ;)

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#88
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Holy crap John! I haven't visited this thread since the color of the wrap was picked by your wife. (BTW, she picked my favorite sparkle color). This resto is one of your best! Can't wait for the floor tom to complete the kit.Clapping Happy2:cool:

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
#89
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Thanks guys, I'm kinda proud of this one myself. Walking

Floor tom is 'on the way' as we speak. I'll post 'Before' photos when it arrives...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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