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60's Sonor Blue Onyx

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Hi All,

Just picked up this mid 60's Sonor Blue Onyx 16" floor tom.

As you can see from the pics the wrap is quite shrunk and lifting with several cracks. The question is what to do with it? I did buy it for parts but hate to fiddle with anything vintage that can't be fully restored with just a cleaning. I think the wrap is beyond saving but what are your opinions?

Thanks

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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From kellyj

Hi All,Just picked up this mid 60's Sonor Blue Onyx 16" floor tom.As you can see from the pics the wrap is quite shrunk and lifting with several cracks. The question is what to do with it? I did buy it for parts but hate to fiddle with anything vintage that can't be fully restored with just a cleaning. I think the wrap is beyond saving but what are your opinions?Thanks~K

Actually , that finish was called Royal Blue Marble .

The wrap is beyond saving . How are the bearing edges ? Any damage ?

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 15 years ago
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Thanks for the input. The bearing edges are excellent, except for a re-ring unstuck at one edge.

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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From kellyj

Thanks for the input. The bearing edges are excellent, except for a re-ring unstuck at one edge.~K

It'd be a shame to trash that shell . The re-ring can be re-glued . What parts are you going to strip off the drum ? How much you pay for it ?

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 15 years ago
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I'm going to keep the shell because it's in pretty good shape. I can glue and clamp the re-ring and re-wrap, maybe in Rosewood? All of the chrome is VG +

except for the bottom hoop which is pitted Cooked Egg

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
#5
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Looks like blue slate pearl to me

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QUOTE=jazzbo;30212]Actually , that finish was called Royal Blue Marble .

The wrap is beyond saving . How are the bearing edges ? Any damage ?[/QUOTE]

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 15 years ago
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Hey Poppy,

I think you picked up one of these lately?

Blue Slate Pearl. OK. In any case it's beat isn't it.

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yeah...I wouldn't have guilt about removing that wrap...too bad, but, hey...it ain't your fault. Looks like a nice tom, though. 14" deep ?[/COLOR]

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Posted on 15 years ago
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I did pick up one of these and I thought mine was in bad shape compared to the rest of my sonors, but it cleaned up pretty good. The sonors come apart and go back together very nicely. Theres some rims and t rods for yours on ebay right now. According to the sonor museum mine is blue slate pearl. Im pretty sure yours is to.

From kellyj

Hey Poppy,I think you picked up one of these lately?Blue Slate Pearl. OK. In any case it's beat isn't it.~K

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1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 15 years ago
#9
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Yep! Blue Slate Pearl...

I wish the wrap wasn't destroyed but the shell and chrome are in great shape and with a new wrap...really stylin' Kleening

~K

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 15 years ago
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