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Speed King and Slingerland Tempo King
I just finished restoring these... and unfortunately I find myself with too many pedals. I know, it's impossible... Here's the scoop: I'm selling the...
13 years agoWhat's the deal with the Ghost pedals?
So the website of http://www.billyrhythm.com/drums/ghost/ says to contact him with any additional information, but there's no contact link or other i...
13 years agoWhat's the deal with the Ghost pedals?
Ghost pedal arrived today. I have to say I may join the ranks of the Ghost is my favorite pedal." Remarkably smooth -- very cool feel, with the spri...
13 years agoSonor Pedal - vintage -- anyone know...
Based mostly on JR's comments, I spent the $ to buy the Sonor Super Champion. Man, when he said it's built like a Mercedes, he's right! It is truly...
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
Wow -- good catch on the cause. It doesn't really look like there's much you can do... unless, like you suggested earlier, you made a groove there, s...
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
IMHO...the pedal's shot. Maybe there is a metal guy who can advise. JB weld? It'd have to be pretty strong stuff! Questions: About the spring atta...
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
Do you mean that "U" shaped part on the heel end of the footboard? If so...I wouldn't know how to fix it.... might be a metal working kind of guy on...
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
Thanks! Lots of help from the forum...and a LOT of trial and error.
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
The frame is Hammerite - the footboard was bead blasted, then a couple of coats of clear enamel.
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
The paint is gray "Hammerite," now made by Rustoleum. Got it at Wal Mart. I also used black Hammerite on the Slingerland. It gives a bit of textur...
13 years agoRestored pedal pics
Okay: 1 Speed King, 2 Tempo Kings. New bearings all around. Threaded bolts on the Slingerlands through the spring mount on the center rod to elimina...
13 years agoOne more Speed King question, then I'm done
Thanks for the tip on the pins. I talked it over with a former machinist who is now hardware store guy. I was going to replace these with bolts and...
13 years agoOne more Speed King question, then I'm done
First let me say: I hate roll pins. I understand that it's less expensive for production and all, but they are ridiculous. I believe my next SK will...
13 years agoWhat's the deal with the Ghost pedals?
Well, they are an interesting design -- one spring down, one up.... I am intrigued... Can the spring tension be adjusted?
13 years agoWhat's the deal with the Ghost pedals?
The trick I guess is to find one in good shape.... I'm watching them on ebay, but... I may stick to the Speed Kings for a while. Now those, I under...
13 years ago