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Cleaning ancient Everplay heads

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I just acquired a bonanza of old, used Everplay drum heads, including pre-int'l size heads. Grime and dirt is pretty intense. Soap, water and elbow grease is only going so far. Any suggestions?

Posted on 11 years ago
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rubbing compound

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Are they coated or smooth. I am assuming they are coated. If they are smooth, any number of Goof-Off, Acetone, mineral spirits, etc would do the trick. Coated heads would be another issue altogether.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
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From tnsquint

Are they coated or smooth. I am assuming they are coated. If they are smooth, any number of Goof-Off, Acetone, mineral spirits, etc would do the trick. Coated heads would be another issue altogether.

I read a post in one of the forums that in the very early 1960's, Everplay did not make coated heads, only the hazy heads. I tend not to believe the claim but: True? False?

Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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For coated heads I have had reasonable success with Dishwashing detergent & soaking in a tub of warm water. (A soft nylon brush & Windex works for the hard bits).

Cheers

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From Roosto

I read a post in one of the forums that in the very early 1960's, Everplay did not make coated heads, only the hazy heads. I tend not to believe the claim but: True? False?

I don't know if that is true, however, I believe I have only seen smooth white heads from them so possibly. Perhaps a lack of coating chipping off is how they got the name "EverPlay Extra?" I am sure one of European brethren will jump in here and let us know.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Try a magic eraser...

Cheers

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1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
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Posted on 11 years ago
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No any troubles with ordinary dishwashing detergent and warm water --- as new after cleaning (two months ago --- EP tom 11.7/8" head 1968').

George.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Avoid any chemicals, you could damage the mylar. Soap and water, light scrubbing.

How many do you have? I'd be very interested in buying some from you.

Posted on 11 years ago
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In my limited experience, all the Everplays I saw in the day were smooth white heads. I still have a couple of more recent Everplays--also smooth and white. They are much easier to clean than coated heads.

It does strike me as odd, considering how many jazz players used Premier that Everplay didn't issue a coated head for brushwork.

Posted on 11 years ago
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