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Happy Drummin' New Year
Looking forward to another great year glued to this great forum. My drum resto projects are overtaking my stored canned goods, and toilet paper, so I...
13 years agoFirst gig on my vintage set
Hey, I'm in Ottawa also. Don't get out much these days, but I'd be keen to check you guys out sometime - cool tunes. Ever get out to Greenfields? I...
13 years agoVintage Pearl
... I've come across several kits/drums recently that have Ludwig embossed mounts that are obviously MIJ drums. Just sayin'...
13 years agoVintage Pearl
The single, tiger's eye pearl hoop I figured would be the first thing that could easily be swapped out. Figuring that the lugs would be the least lik...
13 years agoWhere to start restoring my first vintage, Star/Majestic kit?
Yeah, I was about to ask the same thing - 'shim stock'??? As far as residue, I usually start with good old Goo Gone, and have had some success with a...
13 years agoVintage John Grey Tom Hoop is out of Round
Wow, what a hassle. Been following this thread, as I picked up an orphan Aristocrat not long ago, that came with only one hoop. It was pretty cruddy...
13 years agoVintage Pearl
Okay, I'm wondering if it is actually Pearl, and not Star. Looking at the lugs, they seem to be the same as the ones I have on a Crown kit. Apparent...
13 years agoWhere to start restoring my first vintage, Star/Majestic kit?
Steel wool and Sponge Bob... My hero!:D
13 years agoWhere to start restoring my first vintage, Star/Majestic kit?
Hey Brian - kick drum is looking sweet. Keen to see more pics of progress. I've been going the felt strip route for most of my vintage projects, MIJ...
13 years agoVintage Pearl
Hey Wado; Nice kit - I could really use that hoop to complete a kit I'm restoring. PM sent.
13 years agoWhat do I have and is it ok to play?
Welcome Nice kit. You've come to the right place. These drums are well made and have lasted close to a half century so far, (like me) so I don't th...
13 years agoLogo stickers
I've been happy with these guys' products: http://stores.ebay.com/Victory-Sign-Online/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=117148904&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=13
13 years agoA bit delusional.... ebay link inside...
Well, Jim Petty's friend said they were worth around $12,000.00, so it sounds like a bargain to me. One question though... well two really; if it ha...
13 years ago62/63 luds
Nice Christmas score dude! Guess you'll be polishing over the holidays? Curious what kind of deal you made with her. Wondering if second tom was an...
13 years agoWMP or Sky Blue Pearl
I think we're all just too used to seeing the older, yellowed version of this wrap - pattern does resemble the sky blue though. Nice looking kit.
13 years ago