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Need a small piece of shell

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Would anyone have a chunk of shell they dont need, close to the thickness of a Gretsch 60s shell?

I have two Gretsch bass drum shells I'm repairing and both were drilled for a ludwig center mount.....so both have a nice big hole right in the center.

I want to get some old shell material that has the "curve", cut it to fit, glue it in and fill the rest with wood filler before I rewrap.

Can anyone help? Any brand of shell is fine, MIJ, Asia , etc. I'll happily pay your shipping so it doesnt cost you anything,

Posted on 13 years ago
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You can also cut a plug to fit the hole out of a piece of 3/4" maple and glue it in the hole. Once the glue has set, sand down the plug flush with the shell inside and out and you are good to go. I did this on my original Ludwigs that I had added a double tom mount to in my youth before I rewrapped them. It is still holding strong after 15 years

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Run the grain of the plug the same direction as on the drum! Like the hole was never there.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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What size?I can send you a chunk out of a 22.Its a crappy thick mahogany.so youll need to route it down some.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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PM me. I think I have just what you want. I'm in TN and would only want to be compensated for shipping.

Posted on 13 years ago
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