Posts
Answers to a lot of calfskin questions
Let me see if Virginia is interested in doing some more tests and I will get back to you. Yes, I can do the older style Rogers logo, I just need to g...
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
From Shawn M...
10 years agoNeed Help indentifing these ludwigs
The badge was first used in 1998 for the Rocker pro series drums which were renamed Classic Birch in 2000. These were 7 ply birch / mahogany shells....
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
"While rubbing alcohol has been great at removing paint accidents off of drum shells, it didn't seem as effective on calf skin. I wondered if it pushe...
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
I supplied some calf skin scraps to Virginia and she conducted a test of different chemicals to remove different paints from the heads when painting....
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
In my shop we paint heads and there are a few others locally that paint heads as well. The type of paint is usually determined by the job and each pai...
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
During the colder months of the year there is a good chance that new heads can crack from extreme cold so I try to avoid shipping any new heads when i...
10 years ago40's L&L 7x11 Tom
From green glass drum...
10 years ago40's L&L 7x11 Tom
contact me when you are ready to put heads on that, I can make them for you.
10 years agoeBay's guide to refurbishing drums
It hurt my head to read this. Drums should be rewrapped if they have sat to long? Thicker shells are more resonant? Wraps should be applied with wood...
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
I will post on topics as they strike me so some of these things might seem out of order in the grand scheme of things but sometimes that is just how m...
10 years agoAnswers to a lot of calfskin questions
I have made a lot of calfskin heads in the last several years (Over 2000) and I have leaned a lot by doing that many heads so I am writing this thread...
10 years agoCurrent projects in the works
Mike, I am also making cases for single piece fifes. I am also working on a leather case for marching snares (going to be in the $400 range for a 16x1...
10 years agoCleaning & Repairing calfskin heads
I have seen heads stitched for field repairs on old drums (mostly museum pieces now)but if you are going to be playing the drums on a regular basis I...
10 years agoCurrent projects in the works
From vintagemore2000...
10 years ago