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My latest restoration Rogers XP-8 Londoner 5

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Just thought I would share the latest addition to my vintage drum collection. Picked this up from Guitar Center and it was in pretty rough shape as far as needing a good bath, refinishing some hoops and getting rid of some minor water damage on the kick drum but she cleaned up pretty good. Their is one crack in the wrap on the kick drum about 6 inches long, the wood hoops are on their last legs but other than then that she cleaned up to be a pretty player at a really decent price.

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1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
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Nice kit! those xp8's are great sounding drums. Do you have any before pics?


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Wrap looks almost new.Thanks for sharing.

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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This one certainly has the benefit of being shot from a couple feet back. That wrap is not so pristine up close. Not terrible but not as good as the pictures would lead one to believe. Here are a few before shots from at Guitar Center.

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1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Amazing what some time, elbow grease, and cleaning will do for a set of drums. I am constantly amazed at sellers who can't bother to take the time to clean a little. These are a great example of what can be done if you care about the drums. Nice job on those.

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Really nice stuff there! Your GC has some nice deals out there. Great job on them too.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Thanks for the before pics. You did bring them back to life, nice job!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 12 years ago
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