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Cool or Not?

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From idrum4fun

I definitely see both sides to this argument! Still, they are your drums and you're free to do whatever makes you happy. The "Norma" badge, in and of itself, is pretty cool...and rare. I'm amazed that you would even have a spare "Norma" badge! Given that, sure, go ahead and put it on that "Vibra" tom. Who's it going to hurt?!! Is the "Vibra" badge attached with an eyelet grommet with fold-out wings? If so, odds are good that one, or both wings will break when removed. Just be careful! For myself, my eyes would be drawn to the cool "Norma" badges and not the differences in the lugs. Post some pictures of the two toms next to each when/if you decide to switch badges. Good luck!-Mark

The extra Norma badge came from a beat up old rack tom that I bought for next to nothing. I actually bought it for the lugs in case I should ever need one and the badge was just icing on the cake. The seller probably could have sold just the badge only and gotten more money.

The Vibra "badge" is actually just a sticker, so with a little work it should come right off. There are no pesky high brow grommets to worry about either on this MIJ.:D

Yeah, I'm leaning heavily now on putting the badge on. I like the visual it would create as well. Thanks for chiming in Mark!

Posted on 4 years ago
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From grantro

I have 1100 badges in my collection as of now!!Cheers

:eek:Eye Ball:eek:!!!

Well, so far...I have one.:o Cool Dude

Posted on 4 years ago
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From JimmySticks

The Vibra "badge" is actually just a sticker, so with a little work it should come right off. There are no pesky high brow grommets to worry about either on this MIJ.

Any chance you could attach the Norma badge over the Vibra decal? Down the road when you find a correct Norma FT you could remove the Norma badge and move the Vibra FT to someone who needs to complete a Vibra kit.

Posted on 4 years ago
#13
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From slingerfan

Any chance you could attach the Norma badge over the Vibra decal? Down the road when you find a correct Norma FT you could remove the Norma badge and move the Vibra FT to someone who needs to complete a Vibra kit.

Actually, I looked at doing that.

It's possible, but some of the Vibra sticker would show. Just a little, but I think it would be to noticeable. And their is a " Made in Japan" sticker attached to the Vibra sticker that would definitely show. So I don't think I'll be going in that direction. Thanks for the reply though!

Edit, just checked again to be sure and another problem arise, the grommet hole is off to the side a little on the Norma badge, while the Vibra is in the middle, so the Vibra label would really be showing.

Posted on 4 years ago
#14
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I kinda feel like the badge is a part of the drum's DNA, one more clue to it's past or to help us establish patterns, like why Whitehall kits show up more often in certain geographical area & Stewarts in another.

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 4 years ago
#15
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Thanks for all of your opinions guy's. I appreciate it.

So as you can see, I changed the badge on the Vibra to Norma. I like the uniform look. I was able to save the Vibra badge however, even though it's a very cheap, thin foil "badge". Very low brow!

Next up, new hoops and grommets!

I know, it's just a Norma, why bother, but I like it!:D

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Posted on 4 years ago
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From grantro

I have 1100 badges in my collection as of now!!Cheers

Awe man,...There is a guy who needs stink'n badges......

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 4 years ago
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From OddBall

Awe man,...There is a guy who needs stink'n badges......

Yes, I do!! LOL!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
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
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
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