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Camco Catalog scan
Just thought I'd let you know I appreciate the effort. It took me a couple of attempts, but I now have the PDF file. This catalog is really cool! E...
10 years agoWire wool for chrome?
I don't know if I've tried the magic erasers on heads yet or not. I sure learned to NOT use rubbing alcohol to try and clean a coated drum head. Soft...
10 years agoWire wool for chrome?
I've seen others post on using SOS type of pads (maybe not on here, but I'm a member of other sites/clubs/forums, too). I remember my mom used to alw...
10 years agoWire wool for chrome?
Not to argue the idea here when polishing up a valuable collector's piece... BUT I cannot agree on the NEVER use steel wool argument. 0000 steel woo...
10 years agoPearl Vintage tom arm
Yeah, it's Pearl's "second" version of the 7/8" tom arm, and it made it's debut in the American market somewhere around 79 or 80. Not sure how long i...
10 years agoSonor and Slingerland kits How far gone is too far?
Wow, sounds like you came out alright! Keep us posted as to your fixing these up!
10 years agoSome craigslist sellers ??????????
I run into that type of thing fairly often. Drove all the way down to Tulsa one time to look at what was advertised as a "Ringo" kit on CL. The pict...
10 years agoSonor and Slingerland kits How far gone is too far?
For what it's worth, I'd probably try to get him down a little... maybe offer him $200 and see what happens. But if that fails I would strongly cons...
10 years agoSlingerland "Jam Session" Kit
AFTER minor repairs and cleanup! It got new (used) heads on the 8x12, and a brand new Evans head on the kick side of the 14x20. Added a refurbed 5x14...
10 years agoFor your perusal and enjoyment. A must for Pearl guys!
Excellent story.... beautiful drums!
10 years agoSlingerland 673 Rapid Strainer
Got one coming! Thanks!
10 years agoSlingerland "Jam Session" Kit
UPDATE: Silly me! Or, maybe it's REALLY lucky me! Included in this lot was a pile of misc hardware. EVERYTHING hardware related that I was missing (...
10 years ago25" to 22" BD Hoop Cutdown!
Mitch... not sure how I missed this thread! You ARE way to hard on yourself! FYI, many times on refurb kits I have used hoops that are warped a litt...
10 years agoSlingerland 673 Rapid Strainer
ISO the bottom part of a Slingerland Rapid Strainer from the 60s/70s. The Slingerland part no. for the complete unit is 673. It was what was standard...
10 years agoSlingerland "Jam Session" Kit
Just picked this up this evening (part of a larger load). Slingerland "Jam Session" set. 14x20 (serial # 101258) and 8x12 (serial # 101073) in White T...
10 years ago