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Tuning a 1964 Premier kit + 2nd snare
Parallel strainer doesn't require cutting snarebed, but does require drilling many holes. I would not do that either. Best work with an orphan or a m...
10 years agoadvice on key-hole needed
I checked out. It's the weight problem. I solved it by glueing a small piece of filt next to the hole on the heaven side. Better now. Thanx all. @ago...
10 years agoSpartacus
@wouter thans for dropping his name. New to me. Looked it up. WoW!!! Those are beautiful drums. Very inspiring. @all. Thanx for your enthousiasm. I'l...
10 years agoEdgware: convert a 14 x 10 marcher into a 14 x 5 snare
Handlayed red sparkle (not a wrap!). One last layer of laquer and then the hardware can be installed.
10 years agoadvice on key-hole needed
Thanx. I'll try and find one.
10 years agoTuning a 1964 Premier kit + 2nd snare
When I reacted I didn't see pics. No that I do see pics, I agree with Andrew. Beautifull kit, I wouldn't touch it. Try and find a Premier marcher, lik...
10 years agoSpartacus
From green glass drum...
10 years agoTuning a 1964 Premier kit + 2nd snare
1. I tune in line with fundamental notes the bass player plays in most of the songs. 3. Good idea. You'll have to make snare beds in the reso-side bea...
10 years agoSpartacus
Hi Glen, bass drum shell/hoops/rods all yellow copper!!! I'm planning on not doing anything about the surface, leave it patinated by time as it is. Bu...
10 years agoSpartacus
Floortom, 16 inch. This drum is actually not an existing (musical) drum at all. I'm "making it up". In the pictures you'll see hoops cut from the Son...
10 years agoSpartacus
Now that the Bevereley Blue Badge project is finished (see gallery) I started a new project I had my mind on for quite a while. I'm calling it Spartac...
10 years agoBeverley Blue Badge, special paint
No steam, moist or heat used. The sheets were about 2,5 mm thick, so with a 22 inch diameter they could easily be bent just as they were. I'm planni...
10 years agoNew here, updating and restoring Majestic set
Cool wrap.
10 years agoHere's one I've never even heard of before
I came across a similar kit in Dutch internet marketplace. Smokey brown color. Pristine also, only costing 700 bucks. Don't like the sound of acrylic...
10 years agoCamco/Hoshino Bop Kit
Wow, very nice! Looks like it's layed-in veneer. Thanx
10 years ago