So,
On my other thread about the Gambles kit I'm working on I posed the question about getting new edges done on the kit. NO...sanding won't work...these are going to need to be sanded flat as I'm adding 6 & 8 ply maple re-rings to the shells...
So, I'm going to ship them to Precision Drum Co. in New York...
But my question is this...
30's or 45's on the edges? Which will make the kit sing the best?
Most vintage MIJ drums are round-overs. The perfectness of the edges and the tuning to the shell's natural timber-pitch is what I believe give the old MIJ drums the resonance that most desire.
I tend to keep them as they were (round-overs) and achieve maximum resonance, then I use Aquarian Studio Rings to warm them up. (AKA Evans E-rings, RemO's tone control rings, or the original Richie Rings)
Precision will do well, though if you want to save a boatload of money - find someone local to do it for you. This is best achieved by taking as many shells to them as possible for one session - (like $100 for about 20 shells or so) They all need inspection at least.
"But how in the world do I find anyone local?" - Call Anderson Trading in Anaheim and ask for some references - they have many customers (all over the US) who are drum builders.
