I put this kit together over several years out of trashed Supes of various finishes. Had to plug many holes and do mega sanding to get the Kryptonite-like clear coat off. No badges ( they were all trashed) and it's now my main gigging kit. Coated Ambassadors really make it sing, and the local sound guys always comment on how great it sounds. I also have a 16X18 and an 8X12 not pictured.
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Tama Superstar Frankenkit
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1976 Ludwig SBP Big Beats
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
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That's sweet !!
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Awsome gig kit for sure Cool1 , i can just imagine the work that went into that
80's 13 pc sonor signature
1979 12 pc ludwig power factory
1979 12 pc ludwig power factory
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Yeah, it was alot of work but I spread it out over several years.
1976 Ludwig SBP Big Beats
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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Like my friend, drums2xs points out, that must have been a tremendous amount of work. The results certainly are impressive! Great job!
Brian
Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
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I feel your pain-I'm living with the scritchy-scratchy Cherry Wine stain rather than sanding my 83's.Beautiful job!
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I put this kit together over several years out of trashed Supes of various finishes. Had to plug many holes and do mega sanding to get the Kryptonite-like clear coat off. No badges ( they were all trashed) and it's now my main gigging kit. Coated Ambassadors really make it sing, and the local sound guys always comment on how great it sounds. I also have a 16X18 and an 8X12 not pictured.
I really like what you have done with this kit! I assume you needed to sand down the existing finish to get glue to adhere, is that correct?
tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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I really like what you have done with this kit! I assume you needed to sand down the existing finish to get glue to adhere, is that correct?
Yes. Most of the drums had extra holes that required dowel plugs, so I had to sand those spots anyway. The clear coat Tama used is extremely thick and took many hours of sanding, but it was a labor of love. I used the 3M NF-30 glue
The black kick head has a white Tama logo now, but I'm looking for an original, unmolested Superstar logo head.
1976 Ludwig SBP Big Beats
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
1979/83 Tama Superstar Frankenkit
Modern Ludwig Black Beauty
1950's WFL 8X15 Snare
Posted on 12 years ago
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The original Superstars are great sounding/playing drums, Good Job!
Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 12 years ago
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nice job! you can order decals online for like five bucks and put them on a new coated head or whatever you like. just checkebay. i made up this head for my royalstar kit and it really helps the kit look new again!
Posted on 12 years ago
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