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My latest WFL 6.5 Resto

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Finished up buffing the hardware and assembly of this one today. Mid 50's WFL 6.5 x 14 mahogany with nickel over brass hoops & nickel hardware. My friend Anthony at The Village Drum refinished the shell in clear satin. Real nice wood grain on this drum, Im happy with the results. Next up... assembly of his twin brother, a refinished 1959 mahogany 6.5 transition badge.

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

[IMG]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/nashdrum/A%20WFL%20Project/wflproject003.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/nashdrum/A%20WFL%20Project/wflproject004.jpg[/IMG]


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Posted on 12 years ago
#1
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Love it man, good job !

WOW

Kevin
Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Yeah, nice one!

Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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Excellent! Love it. Great figure in the wood on that one.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Oh man that's niceCool1 How does it sound?

"If we can't be free we can at least be cheap" -FZ
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Nice refinish job.

Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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beautiful job on the restoration. i enjoy seeing a vintage drum given some love like that. well done.

mike

Posted on 12 years ago
#7
Posts: 133 Threads: 20

Many thanks guys, I think I love seeing the old battered ones returned to life more than finding pristine ones. Sometimes its a challenge. I was able to save and use all the original parts on this one, including the grommet for the badge. If you take your time, the results can be very nice. I placed the original strainer faceplate on a 59' p-83 because I plan on playing it out, and it works smoother than the old style. I have the original and Ill save it. The drum sounds good... playin it out this weekend. Next up is the transition badge 6.5 and then a WFL 7x14 Zephyr lug.

and thanks to all who post tips and info. This forum is a great resource.


NASHDRUM:

~ Vintage Ludwig Drums ~
~ 1920's Percussion Sound Effects ~
~ Vintage Mallet Instruments ~
Posted on 12 years ago
#8
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From nashdrum

...I think I love seeing the old battered ones returned to life more than finding pristine ones. Sometimes its a challenge.

I agree with you. It's so much fun to massage out the battle scars and resurrect an old drum...and very rewarding!

Congratulations on a job very well done! That is a gorgeous drum!

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#9
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Wow, nice resto work!

What a great WFL snare!

Posted on 12 years ago
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