aging NOB

[drummist]

i just bought a replacement snare protector clip for my 20's era NOB super-sensitive from john aldridge (thanks for the tip, David). It's the only unoriginal part on the drum, and it is SO shiny and new looking. This is a working drum- i own it because it's the best sounding drum i've ever heard. but really, does anybody have any suggestions for making this new part look about 80 years older so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb?

thanks in advance.

[Webmaster]

Well, the rest of the clips can probably look like that if you do the
same restoration and or polishing!

NOB does take more time to shine up, but I have had some good results
with a little work.

In regards to an aging process, there really is nothing that I have heard of besides time. You can probably throw it around a bit and leave it outside for a few days! (just kidding)

Other then that when you find an original swap it out and keep that new one as a back up.

Maybe others might be able to add more to the topic

David

[drummist]

i can't bring myself to clean the drum. i like it old, used and crusty looking. shiny drums are like shiny cymbals- something's just not right about them. besides i just got it all set up- i'm not gonna take it all back apart again.

haven't visited in awile so i'm gonna browse....

[Blue Note]

Hello,

Is this a Ludwig Super Sensitive?
Could you send some pictures of it and of this snare protector clip?
Thank you,
Koen

[drummist]

just sent pics to blue note, but figured heck i could just be a proud dad and post them here since they're small enough. don't have any pics of the new clip...

http://www.andrewwilshusen.com/miscpics/topless.jpg
http://www.andrewwilshusen.com/miscpics/side.jpg
http://www.andrewwilshusen.com/miscpics/bottom.jpg