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A little Custom work by one of our own!
FamousDave is the guy. I just let him alone, and he went to work. I had no idea....
12 years agoA little Custom work by one of our own!
Hey all -- our own "Famous Dave" came here to pick up the 80N Slingerland kit last weekend. While he was here, he brought some extra skills with him...
12 years agoSonor Rosewood Drums
This is one of those "aw, man, if I only had the money..." Super nostalgia here for me. This is the kit I plaed when working the "Holiday Inn Circuit"...
12 years agoRogers Swivomatic One Piece footboard hi hat
Just about to list on ebay...but let's keep it among friends..SORRY for the long explanation...backstory: Very nice 4402...great mechanical shape for...
12 years agoBass drum hoop finishing/painting
Thanks -- I like this idea a lot. For one thing, it avoids the expense of new hoos. And it takes aways the risk of damaging the inlay. The downside...
12 years agoBass drum hoop finishing/painting
Thanks, y'all... There are some great tips in the thread, too. The best I think is to remember to use a sanding sealer. Also a recommendation to use...
12 years agoBass drum hoop finishing/painting
Just found that Andy Foote has a paint made by Behlen "Jet Spray" black gloss lacquer that sounds like it fits the bill. Presuming this goes forward....
12 years agoBass drum hoop finishing/painting
Checking out the 67 Ludwig DB kit... the bass drum hoops need some help. They've been re-painted more than once, and have some dents and stuff. So, I'...
12 years agoGrommet tool on eBay
+1 to Mr. JCA and V-more. I tried the home made model and -- I know "the poor workman always blames his tools" -- it slipped off center and was a less...
12 years agoCleaning Rusty Parts w/Walnuts & Polish!
Hey, John -- in your first post you mentioned that there was a smaller version. I searched the HF site and couldn't find one. I'm doing just a bit of...
12 years ago1966 Slingerland 'time capsule' on ebay
True enough about the snare. I was so enamored of he condition...plus the Champagne sparkle thing... I did't notice. And true enough...why not the har...
12 years ago1966 Slingerland 'time capsule' on ebay
Repeat after me, Bill::: no no no no no But, wow. Or am I missing something? Besides money? http://www.ebay.com/itm/SLINGERLAND-20-13-16-DRUM-SET-...
12 years agoVintage Slingerland Radio King Drums on craigslit
You are a wise man! It'll be a great project, and an extraordinary kit! Ol' Curtis was there when I bought a snare from him, and another good guy at...
12 years agoVintage Slingerland Radio King Drums on craigslit
Well, gee. I feel like some kind of gypsy matchmaker. As Curtis knows -- cuz he's seen me in action -- if I were in full-on no-impulse control, I'd h...
12 years agoVintage Slingerland Radio King Drums on craigslit
I have no idea if these are interesting...but thought they were cool, and wanted to give a head's up just in case... http://grandrapids.craigslist.or...
12 years ago