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Vintage Yamaha

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Picked up these 20/12/14 Blue Willow Yamahas pretty cheap as a winter project - Shells are great w no extra holes & the wrap is tight & will novus up nicely.

Most of the metal is as rusty & pitted as they come. Gonna have to figure out how I am going to handle that as I don't think these parts are all that readily available beyond what I can generically replace.

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I don't know a lot about them as I mainly collect/restore Slingerlands & Ludwigs, but I had always heard good things & loved the wrap.

I was was surprised to see no rerings - the quality of the shells is really excellent especially considering the overall condition of the drums.

Any insight into year or model would be appreciated!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Cool, I'm glad someone here got them. So much for the matching snare though if that's the one that came with it.

The color is blue willow and the model will be YD***, can't remember the number for this one. It will date from 69-72 roughly. They are great drums, too.

I would just replace all the tom hoops with generic ones and transfer the BD inlays to new hoops, maybe even wood ones. The Ts and claws will clean up with a good soaking in white vinegar. They won't be perfect but much better. Finding replacements is challenging. I love this sort of refurb because the end product is always a huge transformation. A matching snare will be costly. There's a black willow one on ebay at the moment for $500! Ouch. The original chrome over steel ones seem to fetch good money, too. An Acrolite will work a treat though.

Can't wait to see her all cleaned up.

Andrew

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Posted on 11 years ago
#2
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Yeah, what FayRay said. This will be a cool cleanup. Don't see vintage Yammies show up too often. Best of luck!

late 60s Ludwig Standard kit (blue strata)
late 60s Star kit (red satin)
Tama Rockstar Custom
a few snares ...
Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Another plus one on this... sweet find!

Fayray has it nailed. That vintage Yamaha's are scarce, and great drums from what I've heard. The Acro would be a great match for these.

fishwaltz
Posted on 11 years ago
#4
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Really nice drums, I've got a set DT-225 which is 20,12,12,16 in Blue pine.

Yours is model number D-22 or similar.

more info in the Selmer catalogue here - http://www.drumarchive.com/Yamaha/

Hope this helps

Nick

Posted on 11 years ago
#5
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I love those Y-Badge kits and the wrap is beautiful on this one!

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
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Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
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Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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Take one drum at a time and dont put a time limit on yourself. Patience is the key to success here. It will look beautiful IF you take time.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Thanks for the input & info all.

starting to clean up well just messing around & getting everything off

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seen this movie before, just gotta figure out what is salvageable, what should be or can be outright replaced & what has to make do until I come across a better replacement.

Lot of metal to pull the rust off & see what I have - that's the hard work.

Will update.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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If that were my find, I would take out the inlays and give the hoops a good soak in Dawn detergent and water, clean them up as much as possible, dry thoroughly and give them a few thin coats of black satin spraypaint. Replace the inlays, and from 2 feet away everyone (aside from the Yamaha experts) will think they're wood. I always liked a classic black hoop better than chrome anyway :)

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Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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good idea DO - I am trying to keep this project from becoming too spendy.

Posted on 11 years ago
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