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Star Drums Finished

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"Played um" for the first time today and man they have a deep tone. I like um. Thank you Jonnistx for all off your help! could not have done it without your MIJ wisdom. YOU ARE THE MAN! Also my thanks to everyone that also helped me along the way (you know how you are) Ok, so I`m going to hog this thread with some pics. TODAY IS A GREAT DAY!

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Another pic

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Shot of the 22 bass drum after some of Jonnistx mojo was put om um.

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Man, oh MAN those look fine! One more thing, when you get an extra few pennies, put the Evans EQ1 coated (it is an opaque head really, not clear or white coated like we think of) on the batter side and see how it booms then! It opens up and no ringing whatsoever.

These are going to make your neighbor proud! And if you get a chance, please make us a video and post it on your youtube page, I wanna hear these puppies sing outloud!

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
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Very nice, man !!

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
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From jonnistix

Man, oh MAN those look fine! One more thing, when you get an extra few pennies, put the Evans EQ1 coated (it is an opaque head really, not clear or white coated like we think of) on the batter side and see how it booms then! It opens up and no ringing whatsoever.These are going to make your neighbor proud! And if you get a chance, please make us a video and post it on your youtube page, I wanna hear these puppies sing outloud!

I put an EQ1 clear on the batter side and a Attack 1 ply no overtone on the front. I don`t have anything in the bass drum except the original mufflers and man it sounds great! NO RING!! Best sounding bass drum I have owned. I am "blown away" by the low pitch of these drums. Do most 3 ply shells sound like this? (my first set of 3 plys) My neighbor close to a 1/4 mile away can hear um. I live out in the "sticks", So they are going to continue hearing them.

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Wow! VERY NICE! I agree that jonnistix is a great source of knowledge! I too have just about finished restoration of an old Star set! I also have a set of Supremes in charcoal diamond pearl. Since my wrap was really butched and could not be saved, they are being recovered in turquoise sparkle.What kind of hardware are you using? I have a snare stand, foot pedal and two cymbal stands...not too bad. The snare sounds great! Congratulations! Beautiful job, amigo!!!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 14 years ago
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Yes sirree, all of these early Star and Pearl 3 ply drums sound like this. And you are correct, this type of shell construction is the boominest, lowest toned sound you can get, they are simply amazing i there tone. The bass drums are without equal as far as the low, resonant boom goes. Many drummers gop through their careers turning their noses up at these "fire hazards" and think their "insert brand" sounds like thunder....but when we tell them how great, they tell us we have damaged brains and ears...hehehe let 'em think what they will....

"Ignorance may be overcome through education. Stupidity, however, is a lifelong endeavor." So, educate me, I don't likes bein' ignant...
"I enjoy restoring 60s Japanese "stencil" drums...I can actually afford them..."I rescue the worst of the old valueless drums for disadvantaged Children and gladly accept donations of parts, pieces and orphans, No cockroaches, please...
http://www.youtube.com/user/karstenboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee...16613138379603
Posted on 14 years ago
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Great job!! Those tubs look fantastic!! These 3 ply drums have a sound all their own. I love them.

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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From salty 1322

Wow! VERY NICE! I agree that jonnistix is a great source of knowledge! I too have just about finished restoration of an old Star set! I also have a set of Supremes in charcoal diamond pearl. Since my wrap was really butched and could not be saved, they are being recovered in turquoise sparkle.What kind of hardware are you using? I have a snare stand, foot pedal and two cymbal stands...not too bad. The snare sounds great! Congratulations! Beautiful job, amigo!!! Brian

Hat stand is a Tama, boom stands are Pearl, reg stand Ludwig, bass pedal Tama and all vintage Zildjians plus 1 old Zilco

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