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Ludwig 6-ply drums restored.

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I've been working on these for the past year and a half or so, collecting parts here and there. Now they're done, maybe.

The 12x8 was originally wrapped in some damaged black cortex.

The 20x14 came as just the shell with some white paint on it.

The 5x14 snare was a chrome over wood number w/ a black white badge.

The "floor tom" is a 14x13 that had a Gretsch mount on it's side. I wanted the drums to match it's original finish.

Lots of sanding, polishing, etc. the finish was the hardest part. I could'nt get it right on some test patches, so off they went to a fella who knew what he was doing. He did a great match to the 14x13.

I may put an L-arm on the bass drum for a ride, we'll see.

Lots of inspiration to complete this kit was found on the pages of this forum, so Cheers!

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Nice!!!!!!

Posted on 14 years ago
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Very nice, man !!

I love some natural maple, yum, yum !!

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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Looking Good!!!

Posted on 14 years ago
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wow guy real nice work the kit looks amazing love the bass hoops im working 0n a 79 12pc 6 ply maple my self 6 8 10 13 14 15 16 16 ft 18 ft 24 kick and a 14x 6.5 supersensitve i hope she turns out like yours

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Thanks guys.

Wow, a 12pc, I thought I had alot of work with just these, cool.

Posted on 14 years ago
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That's a very cool kit. I did a 6 ply one in maple. I ended up wrapping it in WMP with tape for the next owner. I liked the maple. Beautiful look.

Posted on 14 years ago
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You can have the glitz and wrap, I like wood the best! The refinishing still has a warm vintage look. Very nice, good mojo!

Posted on 14 years ago
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I feel a warm glow...nice honey maple look!!

Job well done..

-kellyj

"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing..."
Posted on 14 years ago
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awesome man!

gotta love the natural look!

bet they sound killer too!

Excited

nashu.bandcamp.com
Posted on 14 years ago
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