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A cry for help-Can NOT tune 80s Tama superstar 8x14 Birch
Were there special snares that were used with them? I found the system on Craigslist, but it was in NY and local pick up. Thought about asking the guy...
4 years agoA cry for help-Can NOT tune 80s Tama superstar 8x14 Birch
Also-Would putting the original roller bed set-up back on help? I’m not even sure how those things work. They look wild.
4 years agoA cry for help-Can NOT tune 80s Tama superstar 8x14 Birch
Yeah I thought that might be a factor. The snare beds are hard to see as they’re very gradual, but they’re there for sure. That’s wh...
4 years agoA cry for help-Can NOT tune 80s Tama superstar 8x14 Birch
Thanks, I’ve seen those before and have thought they sounded interesting. Tinkered some more with it this morning. Re-centered my wires again...
4 years agoA cry for help-Can NOT tune 80s Tama superstar 8x14 Birch
I recently bought a Tama superstar snare. 8x14 in birch. The original roller bed strainer has been replaced with a Dunnett swivel strainer and butt pl...
4 years agoFixing/Flattening Ludwig B/O badge
Hello! I’m refinishing an early 70s Ludwig kit and need to do a little work on one of the badges before re-installing it. Of the 3, one is a little b...
4 years agoWant-80s Tama Superstar Throw-off and Butt plate
Thanks Mark! I’m in no rush, but hopefully one will pop up. From what I can tell they’re pretty big/bulky, which aesthetically I kind of l...
4 years agoWant-80s Tama Superstar Throw-off and Butt plate
Hello! I just acquired a mid-late 80s Tama Superstar snare. 8X14 in birch. The original throw off has been replaced with a Dunnett swivel throw off....
4 years ago80s Tama Superstar snare-8X14 Birch
From levelpebble...
4 years ago80s Tama Superstar snare-8X14 Birch
Heyo! Just picked up this Tama Superstar snare to accompany an early 70s Ludwig kit I’m refinishing. The kit has very large drums and I think this sn...
4 years agoIs Anyone Still Using This Forum?
Been here very off and on for a long time! Checking back in now actually with some questions on a sweet 80s Tama Superstar snare I picked up.
4 years agoQuestions on Staining 70s Ludwigs
Thanks man! I’m not super worried about a few imperfect spots here and there. Still mulling it over too. I’m still leaning toward wrapping...
5 years agoQuestions on Staining 70s Ludwigs
Hello again! I’ve recently completely stripped some 1970 Ludwig drums that I had previously planned on wrapping, but I’m starting to think I may sta...
5 years agoCleaning up bearing edges
Thanks guys! I banged on them very beifely when I first got them. Didn’t tune them at all. They sounded alright, but the heads were old and agai...
5 years agoCleaning up bearing edges
Just wanted to ask for some opinions/tips and tricks on cleaning up bearing edges. I’ve got some early 70s 3 ply Ludwigs that I’m refinishing. 12x15,...
5 years ago