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Gretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
Did this backwards. Hope not a major crime :-) Here is the assembly tray. Have sorted that the new "Engery Saving" bulbs cast a sorry yellow light on...
12 years agoGretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
First off thanks to all for the great information!! It is not perfect yet. Still needs new heads and snare. Found that one lug has been replaced. It'...
12 years agoRestoring 66' Ludwig Club Dates
Hey John, Great fun when it gets into the final stretch. Congrats on an all around outstanding job!! Creighton
12 years ago14x14 Slingerland Floor Tom
Thanks! >>What paint stripper do you use? Tried them all doing my 64 Serro Scotty camping trailer. 6 coats of paint on that :-(. Klean-Strip KS-3 Pr...
12 years agoNext up: Duplex ?OB Snare
Thanks! Dad hasn't played for years. Pretty bad arthritis now. I am going to see them this summer and will take it and get a picture. Need to work on...
12 years ago14x14 Slingerland Floor Tom
>>people painting the interior black always! Right after tossing into the trash the lower lugs/rim and hardware interiors were spray can painted blac...
12 years agoOpinions on 70's Slingy wood snares
If the shell and bearing edges are in good shape it will sound just fine (to my ear). All original hardware not badly rusted or beat to death will cl...
12 years ago14x14 Slingerland Floor Tom
That will be a great looking drum in no time. Hardware should polish up just fine. My 20" bass drum interior was abused with red brush on paint then...
12 years agoMy pre serial ludwigs new old date stamp!
That came out great!! Glad to help. Really need to get new glasses :-) Creighton
12 years agoSoaking hardware
Great tips, Thanks! Be very careful of full strength CLR with nickle plated hardware Put one of the nickle plate batches in a clear glass jar. When...
12 years agoNext up: Duplex ?OB Snare
Sorry misread, side of the throw is marked "DUPLEX MFGCO" "STLOUIS" Apologies, Creighton
12 years agoNext up: Duplex ?OB Snare
This is the snare dad used in high school. He is now 84 so pretty sure it is vintage :-) Some case rash on the lugs. Couple of tiny dings, no deep sc...
12 years ago1963 Ludwig Black Oyster Jazz Festival : As Clean As They Come!
Stunning!! Congrats. Creighton
12 years agoGretsch Model 4105 Snare restore.
Thanks all !! The hardware has cleaned up to like new. Used Meguiars "All Metal Polish". Great stuff. Looks like the repo throw is $100. No problem...
12 years agoinstalling snare wires
Dang John, Perfect timing on this post. What type of knot do you use? The Gretsch should be going back together in a day or so. Thanks!! Creighton
12 years ago