I'm going to have the chance to meet John at the REO concert, as it turns out, John is turning with REO and he is Bryan Hyatt's drum tech. Bryan actually sent me an e mail response and told me to bring some pics of my 70 Sling set, he wants to see it, he said to make sure I meet John, man if I could get him to engrave my snare, he is under contact now with Ludwig to engrave 100 collector series black beauty snares.....the man is awesome, now sure how he got the gig to tour with REO...
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John Aldridge
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Lots of Slingerland drums
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
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John's shop is about 30 miles +/- from me. I have been out there once or twice and the work is enthralling...quite a spectacle, to be sure. Good luck with your gig, and get in the groove, brother! Keep that pocket tight...
"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
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"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
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John does pretty work.
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Adrian does too...
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Posted on 13 years ago
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What is the drum in the second and third pic? What kind of strainer/throw-off is that? Cool drum and wonderful work.
Gretsch Nitron Glass New Classic 2010 8/10/12/14/16/22
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Yamaha Cherry Wood Recording Custom 1987/2005 8/10/12/13/14/16/22
Ludwig Black Diamond Pearl 1966 5x14 S.S./13/16/22
Gretsch wood finish 1959 5x14/13/16/22
Slingerland Radio King Capri Pearl 5x14 Radio King
Gretsch Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Bop 2008 18/14/12/10/5x14
Gretsch Silver Sparkle/Black Stripe Catalina Club Mod kit 22/10/12/16
Posted on 13 years ago
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It's Adrian's (AK Drums) NOB Full Dress Model (FD03).
The throw-off is an AK Double Action.
I love A.K.'s work and that FD03 drum will likely be my next one or a Copper Standard S16.
John may have produced the 100th Anniversary BB, but Adrian produced the Triumphal and the NOB Standard re-issue (meaning both are at the top of the field!). If you're not familiar with Adrian's work check the link below and really look over the Restoration and Engraving tabs...
Posted on 13 years ago
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John's been a drum tech for other high-profile drummers in the past. He is a really nice guy. I told him I would treat him to lunch sometime but haven't gotten the chance to..
BTW That throwoff looks insane!
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