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Cleaning/Restoring Gretsch Natural Finish
OK- thanks so much. I had not thought to use anything like that. Appreciate your input.
3 years agoCleaning/Restoring Gretsch Natural Finish
Hello- I have found a 70s 16" floor tom shell to match my kit, it is natural finish- classic maple. Think of Charlie Watts kits. My question- the pre...
3 years agoSonor Teardrop Badge- Nail or Tack Replacements
Hello. I just rewrapped my early 60s Teardrop kit. Pulling the old badges off, the nails were bent and I need to find a replacement tiny nail that w...
3 years agoRe-wrap Seams (Use glue or tape?)
Yeah- I have noticed that, too. This is the tape I've been using. http://www.drummaker.net/partsguide/FMPro?-db=dm%5fproducts.fp5&-format=item-deta...
3 years agoRe-wrap Seams (Use glue or tape?)
Hello guys- I'm rewrapping my 60s Sonor. I have done wraps in the past and have used 1.5 double sided tape. It is a bit thick for my taste, and I'm c...
3 years agoRouter Bit Reccos
Yep- using a table. I have a hitachi router, kind of average. Not exactly a beast but it gets the job done OK. It appears to be a bit of a roundover...
4 years agoRouter Bit Reccos
Hi guys- I'm about to cut some 70s Ludwig edges. I know I need a 60 degree bit with bearing. What do you guys use for the outer roundover? When...
4 years agoBearing Edge Odyssey Starts Now
Awesome- thanks for the input. O-lugs, I'm hoping to go up to a 20" drum. It sounds like I should literally give the shell a spin and see if it can...
4 years agoBearing Edge Odyssey Starts Now
Hello guys- this is my first post, but I am a long time lurker. I have some old Sonors and Ludwigs that I want to redo the edges on. Eventually....
4 years agoSonor Teardrop Parts Needed
I am prepping to rewrap an old Western Germany Sonor (3-ply, re-rings). I am looking for: Tom Arm Some bass drum claws, with T rods (8) Bass hoops...
9 years agoWTB: 60s Sonor Teardrops
Thanks Magnus- I'll check that out. I play mostly jazz/bebop stuff, so probably the 3-ply. Though the 6-ply have a great sound at lower tunings....
9 years agoSonor - Turquoise Sparkle Teardrop Kit
Hi- are these drums still available? I know it's been a while, but I thought it was worth a shot. Thank you.
9 years agoSonor rosewood teardrop!
Hi- are these drums still available? I know it's been a while, but I thought it was worth a shot. Thank you.
9 years agoLate '60s Sonor Teardrop 20,12,16 Ruby Pearl
Hi- are these drums still available? I know it's been a while, but I thought it was worth a shot. Thank you.
9 years agoWTB: 60s Sonor Teardrops
I absolutely love the sound of these drums. I don't care about the condition of the wrap. Players kits are fine, as long as the edges are good and...
9 years ago