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Cleaning "Natural" finish shells
Sounds like good advice. I wiped a small section using spray window cleaner, and it picked up a bit of dirt. But you're right about the mellowing of...
7 years agoCleaning "Natural" finish shells
Or... maybe some good furniture cleaner -- not a spray -- and lightly rubbing with 0000 steel wool? I also have a three step wrap clean/polish. Or...
7 years agoCleaning "Natural" finish shells
Well, they're not exactly vintage, but... I'm cleaning up a Yamaha Stage Custom Bop kit, that's the natural wood finish.There's a clear coat over the...
7 years agoRestored Rogers Swivomatic
Just listed on ebay. This one has needle bearings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Vintage-Rogers-Swivomatic-Drum-Pedal-Needle-Bearings-New-Strap-...
7 years agoClean bass drum beaters?
Yesterday I tossed some beaters that I was able to detach from the shaft into a load of laundry. They came out pretty clean! Nice and simple. Has any...
7 years agoRogers Swivomatic disassembly tip
I just reassembled a one piece foot-board and the frame. I never thought I'd get it. A previous owner had gotten creative and re-drilled the pedal. S...
7 years agoSlingerland Yellowjacket - restored, very nice
Just listed it on ebay. If you're restoring, or have a Slingerland kit, this might interest you. It's a hel*uva pedal! https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Re...
7 years agoClean bass drum beaters?
Oh, man, that's great news! After decades of dogs and cats, we've accumulated plenty of carpet cleaner. Did you use a brush or anything once it was s...
7 years agoRogers Swivomatic disassembly tip
Maybe everyone else knows this, but I jaut figured it out.... I've been working on a bunch of Swivomatics. Something that has been frustrating me -...
7 years agoClean bass drum beaters?
Has anyone found a good way to clean bass beater heads? It's vexing when I have a nice, restored pedal, with a beater that is discolored, dirty, stain...
7 years agoSnare butt spacing 48 mm - Where oh where?
I found ONE. I found it -- once again -- in my basement. It was attached to the shell of a marching band snare I bought a long time ago. But that may...
7 years agoSnare butt spacing 48 mm - Where oh where?
I'm working on rebuilding a COW Slingerland snare drum. The piece I'm missing is the butt plate. Spacing is 48 mm. I found one at drummaker with a 46...
7 years agoSpeed King restoration -- any pedals, really
SeanT -- thank you for the compliment! Very kind. The 252 is a neat piece of gear. I played one for a while-- it had a great feel. I imagine yours...
7 years agoSlingerland pedals - production years?
I just finished redoing a Yellowjacket -- it's a very fine piece of machinery! And my guess is it cost quite a bit to build. Which may expain this. W...
7 years agoOlder guys
Well, hell, I may as well chime in! Still crazy about vintage drums, but my thing these days is mostly hardware. It's cheaper, and keeps me busy. All...
7 years ago