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Arggh.. Just just trying to buy some heads.
No worries. Only one M&P left here. The one good employee has moved on. What remaina couldn't be bothered. When in a hurry will buy from them but the...
10 years agoGretsch Snare With Ludwig Drums
Cool, Thanks! Creighton
10 years agoLeedy 1939 Broadway Snare Restoration tips
Great project! If you can, post some pictures. Nickel plating can be very thin. I start with a Windex clean then soak in mild solution of Dawn dish wa...
10 years agoArggh.. Just just trying to buy some heads.
Thanks everyone! Found Remo black dots on DFD. Remo>Clear>Control Sound sold out of the 16" but can work around that. Went with the Attack head packag...
10 years agoLeast enjoyed part of a restoration?
Two months not getting better needs a trip to the folks that fix these things. Hope same are better in the UK than here. I've set up almost every pla...
10 years agoTo add felt to lug springs or not.
Recent swarm of MIJ's are getting felt. They didn't have it. It only takes a minute or so, I do. Figure if the spring breaks tension rod is held in p...
10 years agoLeast enjoyed part of a restoration?
The bright side is drums are not like a car restoration. Bit goes missing in a cylinder or valve train very bad. Drums just wrap some felt and all goo...
10 years agoArggh.. Just just trying to buy some heads.
Thought this would be simple enough. New batter/reso's required for the nephews Maxwin by Pearl 12/13/16/22 build. Want Remo Black Dot clear on top, w...
10 years agoPysch red downbeat...
Very nice work! Thanks for the pics. Creighton
10 years agoWrap your snare in newspaper..
I laser print black text/image onto clear mylar. Image is reversed so the mylar outer becomes the top. Next up is a double stick product. Xyron refill...
10 years agoFT Leg Bracket Decision...
Hey Mitch, Have you taken one off to see what might be up? Worn part. Maybe shrink wrap on the legs to tighten tolerances and a better grip. Trying sa...
10 years agoAnyone in Philly, PA. want to help.
Hi John, Thanks for the reply. I'll check with seller and send you a PM. He bought a storage locker with the lot inside. What is a fair price in your...
10 years agoLeast enjoyed part of a restoration?
Cool, Thanks for the replies. Found many missing bits inside lugs, caught in the lip of the shell, in shoes. Never did sort how a lug washer turned up...
10 years agoWhat is this massively old snare drum?
Great Snare, How are things in Aberdeen? Hot, dry nothing but MIJ in Spokane. Hoping for rain and a Slingerland to show. Creighton
10 years agoPearl? Year? Thanks!
Maxwin by Pearl Stage 805 looks to be spot on. Think wrap is #57 Blue Flash. Found a neglected mess in Philly that has badges. Marks on my bass could...
10 years ago