Didnt you have a kit that you rewrapped in this same finish? Am I crazy? Was it just the toms that needed to be rewrapped? Different kit?

Just curious. Im forgetful. Its lookin awesome.

Adam

There is a VERY long and painful story that deals fairly negatively with a reputable drum supply company. I won't get into the details, but the 16 inch floor tom was sent to be repaired having sent pictures and having discussed it on the phone. They said they could fix it. They sent it back looking like fecal matter. I sent it back to them and had them just match the wrap. They did a fantastic job on the drum. ONLY the 16 was wrapped, though it was not my intent. All the other shell wraps are original. So, when all was said and done, I ended up paying the quoted and confirmed price that was WAY beyond what was first discussed. Then, as if to pour a bit of salt in the wound, they said that I didn't pay enough and that I still owed quite a bit more. I finally settled up with them and chalked it up to an incredibly poorly run, yet surprisingly successful company. Just goes to show you, some can be successful in spite of themselves.

So, you were not imagining things. The 16 is in fact wrapped due to ... well ... I honestly don't know why it's wrapped.

About 98% completed. Still need to insert the hoop inlay into the bass batter hoop and I need to paint both of 'em. Could also polish up the kit again ... maybe not.

It turned out very nice. I tapped on the toms ... wow. That 13 and 16 absolutely blew me away. They have a deep and very warm sound with sustain to spare. I was a little taken aback. I seriously did not expect them to sound as sweet as they do. I'll set them up and play 'em for a while. Should be fun.

That is one sweet kit!

Fine job!

nice work on the rogers the kit look's new Cool1

When you say modern drum sound? You have the best sounding drums made and the newly made drums are trying to duplicate this. Its not actually a modern sound at all. lol The plys between 3 and 5 is easy enough to see. Its either 6 or 8 pieces.. Real nice job cleaning and restoring them. Congrats

I want my old Rogers kit back... *sniff*

Great job!!!!

I was reading this and other threads that talk about using apple cider vinegar for cleaning rusted parts. I have a bunch of cymbal stands that I'd like to get at least presentable, so have been planning on soaking them. Right now I have 24 2 liters of cheap cola in my garage. I've heard coke works, and this stuff is much cheaper than vinegar.

But, if vinegar is the way to go, I had an idea that I thought you might like. Apple cider vinegar is too expensive to use in large quantities. The rust dissolving ingredient in it is acetic acid, and most brands are about a 5% solution. So, why not buy 100% acetic acid (called glacial acetic acid, and sold by photography suppliers) and mix with water. You can get a gallon for about $35. 1 oz of glacial acetic acid + 19 oz of water = 20 oz of vinegar (for about $0.27). I haven't tried it, but it makes sense. If the coke doesn't work, I'll let you know how this method does.

I've read quite a few posts where coke is utilized. It seems to me that coke has sugar in it, which couldn't be healthy for the vintage gear. I also believe that the high molarity of that proposed liquid bath would be very unhealthy. It looks as though these items were soaked overnight, or so. I'm not sure I would leave any vintage piece in a high molar soln. Just thinking out loud.

Urban legend sez that soaking a nail in Coca Cola overnight would result in the dissolution of said nail. I don't quite believe that; however...

(yeah- you get the idea...)