What's the general trend when cleaning up an old set. Should I put new top heads on this kit or leave the orginal Slingerland heads.Original heads seem fine but they don't look very nice. I had to put the new bottom heads on but they really show how old the original batters are.
Here's what I would do:
http://www.vintagesnaredrums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2684
If they turn out looking nice and clean enough, then I would put those on the bottom side (resonant side) and then use a new Remo coated Ambassador or Diplomat (depending on how hard you hit) on the top (batter side).
iF the old heads are just too dinged up, then it would probably just be better to use all new coated heads...I prefer to use Diplomats on the bottom and either an Ambassador or a Diplomat on the top. I avoid "new" trendy drumheads for vintage drums...because they just didn't exist back then and they don't fit the aesthetic of "vintage" to me.
Hope this helps! Cool drums, by the way!Keep on Pl
